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Oct 21

City of Boston Municipal Election Ballot Questions

You can preview the Ballot Questions for the Municipal Election on November 2, 2021. We also have translations in 11 languages.

Oct 21

House Music Dance Party to be held tomorrow

The house music dance party is free and open to all.

Oct 21

Urban Forest Plan: View the Street Tree Map!

Explore the public street tree inventory!

Oct 21

Urban Forest Plan: Community Advisory Board (CAB) workshop #3

Read a meeting summary and emerging themes from the Community Advisory Board workshop #3, "The Management Approach."

Oct 21

Residents encouraged to have a fun and safe Halloween

Boston residents are urged to prevent injuries and COVID-19 transmission.

Oct 20

Demolition Delay application: 194 Green Street, Jamaica Plain

T he application is to demolish the house and shed at 194 Green Street in Jamaica Plain.

Oct 20

New position created to hire American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter

This unique governmental position will significantly increase access to City communications.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 8-10 Newcastle Road, Brighton

The application is to demolish the detached two-car garage at 8-10 Newcastle Road in Brighton.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 1169 Adams Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 1169 Adams Street in Dorchester.

Oct 19

Executive order outlines strategy to address public health and encampments in Boston

The order signed by Mayor Janey prioritizes public health through City and state housing resources.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 1161 Adams Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the one-story commercial building at 1161 Adams Street in Dorchester.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 215 Alford Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish the two-story structure at 215 Alford Street in Charlestown.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 196 Park Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the garage at 196 Park Street in West Roxbury.

Oct 19

BCYF Dorchester Community Center Study 2022

Dorchester community center siting study underway

Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Public Facilities Department are exploring options for a new community center in Dorchester.

Oct 18

Jewelers Building Study Report

The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Jewelers Building as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.

Oct 18

Completion of athletic field improvements at Madison Park-O’Bryant Educational Complex celebrated

The project will benefit youth and school football programs that use the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School football field in Roxbury for practices and games.

Oct 18

Recipients of Community Clean Air Grant announced

The program has awarded two grants totaling $96,134.

Oct 15

Ash Tree care plan for Boston announced

The Emerald Ash Borer is a threat to the City of Boston’s Ash Trees.

Oct 15

Urban Forest Plan: Community Advisory Board (CAB) workshop #2

Read a meeting summary and emerging themes from the Community Advisory Board workshop #2, "The Players."

Oct 15

Accessible voting announced ahead of November 2 Municipal Election

Ballot drop boxes are also now open and early voting begins October 23.

Oct 14

Grantees of Food Sovereignty and Community Grants announced

$2.2 million in funding has been awarded to increase community-led food access solutions, provide residents with the opportunity to grow their own foods, and support urban farming.

Oct 14

Ribbon cut on new Boston Fire Department firehouse in Roxbury

As Boston’s first new firehouse in 30 years, the City invested $23.5 million into the Engine 42, Rescue 2, District 9 building.

Oct 13

Swim Safely Partnership, an Initiative to increase Water Safety for Boston Residents, announced

The new community partnership will reduce drowning risk while addressing racial and economic inequities.

Oct 13

Salsa Dance Party to be held tomorrow

This salsa-inspired Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is free and open to all.

Oct 13

City of Boston celebrates Dia de Muertos in Copley Square

UPDATE: This year’s altar will not be held in-person. We look forward to gathering again at Copley Square in 2022! Photos and memories of departed loved ones can still be included on the City of...

Oct 12

Groundbreaking held for new affordable housing in Nubian Square

The Kenzi at Bartlett Station will create 50 units of supportive, affordable housing for older adults.

Oct 12

It’s in the books: Boston’s new women voters in 1920

In 1920, over 50,000 newly enfranchised women registered to vote in Boston.

Oct 12

New development review guidelines launched to reduce traffic, congestion

The guidelines for new developments over 50,000 square feet will facilitate a more efficient and transparent development review process.

Oct 8

Demolition Delay application: 56 Oakridge Street, Mattapan

The application is to demolish the house at 56 Oakridge Street in Mattapan.

Oct 8

Groundbreaking event held for park honoring Justice Edward O. Gourdin, Black war veterans

Mayor Kim Janey yesterday joined veterans, park advocates, and neighborhood residents to break ground on a memorial park in Roxbury, honoring Justice Edward O. Gourdin and other Black war veterans.

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