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Dec 10

Photo of artist Maria Carolina Ticona with her PaintBox.

Brightening up Boston’s neighborhoods with PaintBox

Eighty-three artists painted utility boxes throughout the City with unique designs.

Dec 10

Applicants sought to provide wrap-around care for new transitional housing sites

As part of the Wu administration’s work to address urgent public health needs in the Mass/Cass neighborhood, the City of Boston is supporting organizations who are providing emergency housing and...

Dec 10

New steps to reduce vehicle emissions in Boston

Additional resources for electric vehicle access, charging infrastructure, and a more sustainable City fleet reinforces the Wu Administration’s commitment to a city Green New Deal.

Dec 9

Groundbreaking for 140 Clarendon Street celebrated

The redevelopment of the historic YWCA building will create 210 units of affordable housing in the Back Bay, including dedicated units for formerly homeless individuals.

Dec 9

Mayor Wu receives booster shot at City Hall, shares Info on City resources

The City is expanding access to vaccines by supporting clinics throughout Boston.

Dec 7

Demolition Delay application: 500-502 East Broadway, South Boston

The BLC has received an application to demolish the structure at 500-502 East Broadway in South Boston.

Dec 7

Jascha Franklin-Hodge appointed Chief of Streets

Franklin-Hodge will work to create a more sustainable and equitable City transportation system.

Dec 6

Results of Main Streets pilot show public transit subsidies for employees increases ridership,…

The program offered up to a $60 credit for MBTA and Bluebikes passes for the first 1,000 employees who signed up who worked in five Main Street Districts.

Dec 6

COVID-19 Advisory Committee announced

The committee is made up of a group of doctors, public health professionals, and multidisciplinary leaders.

Dec 4

Mayor Wu, U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm Tour Boston Arts Academy

The new energy efficient school building is currently under construction in Fenway.

Dec 3

$8 million grant to help fund fare free transit program

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted (12-1) to approve an $8 million grant to fund communities and families most affected by the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19...

Dec 3

City Council adopts Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

This week, the Council voted to pass a resolution for the adoption of the plan.

Dec 3

Congratulations Councilor Murphy!

During this week’s Council meeting, Erin Murphy was sworn in as the newest member of the Boston City Council.

Dec 2

Demolition Delay application: 32 Pearl Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a house and garage at 32 Pearl Street in Dorchester.

Dec 2

2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour announced

This year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place on Friday, December 3, Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5.

Dec 1

New Pilot Program Proposed to Advance Equity in Procurement

The sheltered market program would allow the City of Boston to designate certain contracts for procurement from minority- and women-owned businesses.

Dec 1

Cathy Baker-Eclipse named Parks Department's Director of the Capital Plan

Congratulations to Cathy Baker-Eclipse on the November 1 announcement that she has been named to head the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Design and Construction Unit as Director of the...

Dec 1

Local area events and resources for the Holidays

This holiday season, we share links local area events, financial resource pages for bills and gifts, and volunteer opportunities.

Dec 1

Urban Wilds Program applies for CPA grant for Sherrin Woods

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Urban Wilds Program applied for a Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant in October to continue improving Sherrin Woods in Hyde Park. This proposed project...

Dec 1

Renovations completed at Mary Hannon Playground

November 22 marked the completion of Phase II renovations by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to Mary Hannon Playground at 621 Dudley Street in Roxbury.

Dec 1

Local arts markets and craft fairs to check out this year

The holidays are a great time to explore all that Boston’s arts community has to offer.

Dec 1

City of Boston seeks renewal for WBCA-LPFM community radio station operated by BNN Media

Listeners and residents can view the application and to obtain more information online.

Nov 30

2021 Special State Primary

A Special State Primary for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District is taking place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Joseph A. Bonacore.

Nov 30

Demolition Delay application: 10-14 Crawford Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 10-14 Crawford Street in Roxbury.

Nov 30

Demolition Delay application: 1 and 4 Terrace Place, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish two houses, 1 and 4 Terrace Place in Mission Hill.

Nov 30

Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco García reappointed to Boston School Committee

The two members will continue to serve Boston’s diverse public school district.

Nov 29

Mayor Wu to join Boston Common tree lighting celebration

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced final details for the City of Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the Boston Common Tree Lighting, as it returns on Thursday, December 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Nov 24

Deadline extended to apply for four-year term on Boston School Committee

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the application deadline to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Boston School Committee has been extended to December 1st and encouraged interested residents to apply.