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Feb 25

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Coming soon: Imagine Boston 2030 community workshops

We’re launching a series of community workshops from March 10 - 22 to share our analysis.

Feb 24

Mayor Walsh signs executive order to expand opportunities for women and minority owned businesses

Mayor Walsh also released the City of Boston Economic Inclusion and Equity Agenda, which focuses on programs, policies and initiatives that have been initiated or carried out by the Walsh...

Feb 24

Why Drupal? We're building for now, and the future

We can’t predict what the future will hold, but with Drupal, we’ll have a better chance to adapt.

Feb 24

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Mayor Walsh Signs Executive Order to Expand Opportunities for Women and Minority Owned Businesses

Releases City of Boston Economic Inclusion and Equity Agenda

Feb 23

Three artists picked for Boston's Artist-In-Residence program

The City received over 111 submissions from Boston-area artists in response to a Request for Qualifications.

Feb 23

Boston Public Library commemorates Phase One Anniversary of Central Library Renovation

It opened its doors to the new second floor of the Johnson building at the Central Library in Copley Square in February 2015.

Feb 19

Mayor Walsh announces launch of the City's public space invitational

It will challenge Boston's creative community to help reimagine public spaces.

Feb 19

Mayor Walsh announces vendor for homeless coordinated access system

Green River to build platform to help connect homeless with housing.

Feb 18

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Want to get involved with Imagine Boston 2030? Here’s how!

We want to hear from everyone, so we are rolling out a number of new ways to engage over the next several months.

Feb 17

$17.7 million in Homeland Security funding for Boston announced

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston and the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) have received $17.7 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland...

Feb 16

William Morales appointed commissioner of Boston Centers for Youth and Families

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that William Morales has been appointed Commissioner of the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), which provides vital resources to Boston’s youth and...

Feb 16

Boston Public Library celebrates Library Lovers' Month with Public Art Project

Unique collages of the hearts will then be displayed at each location for public viewing.

Feb 11

Mayor Walsh issues safety tips ahead of bitterly cold weather

Forecasters are predicting a low of negative 4 degrees on Saturday, and negative 2 degrees on Sunday.

Feb 11

Mayor Walsh encourages people to partner with the City to improve traffic safety on Boston's streets

The Mayor outlined progress being made by the City of Boston Vision Zero Task Force.

Feb 11

Colors, typefaces, and the look of Boston.gov

First impressions are important, and color and style can make or break your design.

Feb 11

Mayor Walsh encourages people to partner with the City to improve traffic safety

The Mayor outlined the City's progress with its Vision Zero Task Force.

Feb 10

Mayor Walsh signs Memorandum of Understanding with Lyon, France Vice-Mayor Karin Dognin-Sauze

The MOU commits both parties to fostering economic development, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, culture, tourism, and quality education to its residents.

Feb 10

Boston community energy study taps innovation experts to establish roadmap for local energy…

Community energy projects could provide over $1 billion in community benefits and savings over 25 years. The city will provide follow-on technical assistance to communities through DOE partnership.

Feb 10

"Neat Streets" launched to target cigarette butts on Boston streets and sidewalks

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched 'Neat Streets,' an interactive public space installation, which aims to deter littering behaviors among residents and visitors who smoke cigarettes.

Feb 9

City of Boston welcomes entrepreneurs from "Big Booster" program

Boston to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Lyon, France, "Big Booster" Camp participants from France, Middle East and Africa, to support technology advancement and entrepreneurship.

Feb 3

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Look for our Imagine Boston 2030 ad campaign across the City!

Our “Picture yourself in the future” campaign is rolling out across the City. It’s just one of the many ways that we are hoping to engage with Bostonians in every neighborhood about their vision for...

Feb 2

New City Hall to Go engagement initiative announced

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a new pilot City Hall to Go initiative, Boston 1ON1.

Feb 2

Free swim lessons offered at BCYF pools

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) will offer free beginner swim lessons for Boston adults and children age 4 and older during February school...

Feb 1

Making Boston.gov mobile friendly

Most websites are built with mobile users in mind, and with good reason.

Jan 28

Launch of Boston PayTix, a new parking ticket payment app announced

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that the City of Boston is launching Boston PayTix, a new app that allows for quick, convenient and secure parking ticket payments by smartphone.

Jan 28

Mayor Walsh to celebrate Black History Month

ArtsBoston to partner with the City of Boston to promote Black History Month event series.

Jan 27

City of Boston signs agreement with Wynn Resorts

The surrounding community agreement totals $368 million in benefits to Boston.

Jan 27

Mayor Walsh announced recommendations of Late Night Task Force

The task force, which formally concluded its work in 2015, was comprised of a diverse group of students, restaurants and bar owners, law enforcement and business leaders from across the city.