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Oct 8

New play lot opened at Medal of Honor Park in South Boston

The McGrath Family joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fellow South Boston residents of all ages to open a new play area for children ages two to five built in memory of their...

Oct 8

Demolition Delay application: 137 Falcon Street, East Boston

Application is to demolish the house and shed at 137 Falcon Street in East Boston.

Oct 7

2021 Boston Marathon public safety and health preparations announced

Learn more about how the City of Boston is preparing ahead of the event.

Oct 7

Demolition Delay application: 110-114 Brookline Avenue, Fenway / Kenmore

The application is to demolish the two-story building at 110-114 Brookline Avenue in Fenway/ Kenmore.

Oct 7

Demolition Delay application: 104-106 Brookline Avenue, Fenway / Kenmore

The application is to demolish the three-story building at 104-106 Brookline Avenue in Fenway / Kenmore.

Oct 7

City Council offers land acknowledgement

During this week’s Council meeting, Councilor Breadon offered a land acknowledgement to recognize Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of this sacred land where we work, live, learn, and...

Oct 7

City Council declares October 6 as Chaz Davis Day

In 2016, Chaz Davis represented the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Rio Paralympic Games.

Oct 7

City Council celebrates 'Co-operative Month'

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution to declare the month of October as “Co-operative Month.”

Oct 7

Demolition Delay application: 100-102 Brookline Avenue, Fenway / Kenmore

The application is to demolish the three-story building at 100-102 Brookline Avenue in Fenway/ Kenmore.

Oct 7

Demolition Delay application: 49-67 Lansdowne Street, Fenway / Kenmore

The application is to demolish the two-story parking garage building at 49-67 Lansdowne Street in Fenway / Kenmore.

Oct 7

Demolition Delay application: 45-47 Lansdowne Street, Fenway / Kenmore

The application is to demolish the three-story building at 45-47 Lansdowne Street in Fenway / Kenmore.

Oct 7

October 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This October update focuses on our ongoing work: building affordable housing, assisting renters, ending homelessness and...

Oct 6

Mayor Janey establishes Indigenous Peoples Day in Boston

Mayor Janey signed an executive order declaring the second Monday of October to be Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Boston.

Oct 6

Grand opening of Indigo Block celebrated in Dorchester

The new development creates 89 units of affordable housing and 23,000 square feet of commercial and office space.

Oct 6

Early voting locations in Boston for 2021 Municipal Election

For the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 2, the early voting period starts on Saturday, October 23, and runs through Friday, October 29.

Oct 5

Demolition Delay application: 85 Van Ness Street, Fenway / Kenmore

The application is to demolish the two-story warehouse at 85 Van Ness Street in Fenway / Kenmore.

Oct 5

Demolition Delay application: 197 Havre Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the three-story residential building at 197 Havre Street in East Boston .

Oct 5

Demolition Delay application: 7 Wordsworth Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the two-story residential building at 7 Wordsworth Street in East Boston.

Oct 5

Demolition Delay application: 1 Wilcutt Road, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house and garage at 1 Wilcutt Road in Dorchester.

Oct 5

Ordinance requiring zero emissions for large buildings by 2050 signed

The ordinance builds on the Janey Administration's commitment to protect Boston against the impacts of climate change by setting carbon targets for existing large buildings.

Oct 5

Tileston House Study Report

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

Oct 4

Boston Police Reforms: September 2021 Community Update

The Boston Police Department (BPD) continues to be committed to implementing police reform.

Oct 4

Best neighborhood spots for leaf peeping in Boston

You don’t need to go far from home to find “instagrammable” fall foliage. We chose our favorite locations in Boston Parks-owned properties for viewing autumn’s colors.