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Mar 9

Demolition Delay application: 208-210 Everett Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the garage at 208-210 Everett Street in East Boston.

Mar 9

Solar panels at the Boston Police headquarters

City of Boston completes $11 million investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades…

The solar canopy at Boston Police Headquarters completes the first phase of the Renew Boston Trust initiative, which is estimated to save approximately $680,000 in its first year.

Mar 8

Boston dog licensing deadline is March 31

Licensing data from 2020 revealed the most popular dog names in Boston.

Mar 5

March 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This March update focuses on our ongoing work: housing our homeless neighbors, creating new affordable housing, managing the...

Mar 5

City Council calls on MBTA to continue bus #55 service

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that as part of its “Forging Ahead” plan, they will suspend all service of the #55 bus starting on March 14, 2021.

Mar 4

Bank on Boston partnership to support unbanked and underbanked Boston residents

USALLIANCE Financial’s Dora Everyday Checking meets 15 top-tier national standards for safety and affordability

Mar 4

Renovations of historic Roxbury Lenox Apartments begin

.The complex was originally built by the Boston Housing Authority in 1939

Mar 2

More than $38 million awarded to nonprofits providing services to homeless individuals

The funding represents the largest award of this type that the City has received and is a 70% increase since 2015.

Mar 2

Boston AIR: Learning from the past and moving forward

This is a blog post written by Director of Public Art Karin Goodfellow and Boston Boston Artists-in-Residence (AIR) Program Manager Sharon Amuguni highlighting learnings from an evaluation of the...

Mar 1

Outdoor dining will begin in Boston on April 1

The City of Boston will provide additional assistance to restaurants and open outdoor dining sooner if weather permits.

Mar 1

Series of events to celebrate Women's History Month

All events will be conducted virtually, in accordance with COVID-19 public health guidance.

Mar 1

Self-care and continuing to cope with COVID-19 as the one-year mark approaches

This month, we review resources and coping skills for ongoing self-care, and discuss mental and emotional fatigue which may worsen as the one-year mark approaches.

Mar 1

More than $34 million to create and preserve 841 affordable homes in Boston

Funding will support Boston’s homeless and aging population with 198 units set aside for individuals and families experiencing homelessness

Feb 26

Boston Parks celebrate Women’s History Month

We're marking Women’s History Month by lifting up the stories behind the names of some of your favorite neighborhood parks. Honor their legacy by visiting these public spaces with renewed...

Feb 26

Boston Parks and Recreation Commission ratifies Roberts Playground naming

The Allston park gets its proper due after a correction of a decades-old clerical error.

Feb 26

Demolition Delay application: 50 Landseer Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the two car garage at 50 Landseer Street in West Roxbury.

Feb 26

Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament starts April 20

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2021 Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April public...

Feb 26

Design decisions: Revamping the Parks homepage

Thanks to a user experience research group, we’re designing a more intuitive version of one of our more popular pages.

Feb 26

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES THE CITY OF BOSTON WILL ENTER MODIFIED VERSION OF PHASE 3, STEP 2 OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S REOPENING PLAN ON MONDAY

Boston will enter modified version of Phase 3, Step 2 of the state's reopening plan on Monday

Indoor performance venues, certain indoor recreational activities and live musical performances at restaurants will not resume until March 22

Feb 26

City Council resolution supports genocide education

As it stands, Boston Public Schools currently do not require their history or social science curriculum frameworks to include the topic of genocide when teaching United States history or world history...

Feb 26

City Council votes to support resident participation in Eversource project

Eversource Energy is proposing to construct and operate a new transmission substation facility located on the Chelsea Creek waterfront on East Eagle Street in East Boston.

Feb 25

$3.85 million awarded to 62 organizations in Boston Resiliency Fund grants

Since its creation, the Boston Resiliency Fund has granted $34.15m to 377 organizations. Grantmaking will pause in anticipation of mayoral transition.

Feb 24

City of Boston annual healthcare enrollment 2021

We will continue to update this page with relevant information as it becomes available. Learn more about the City of Boston's benefits available to City workers and retirees.

Feb 24

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Black history is Boston history

The Boston Archaeology Program seeks Boston's diverse and inclusive past.

Feb 23

Two easy ways to get involved with climate-ready planning

The Climate Ready Boston team has launched the second phase of the planning process in East Boston and Charlestown. Here are two 15-minute ways to get involved in the project today.

Feb 23

Boston Arts Academy marks major milestone in construction of new $125 million facility in Fenway

The final steel beam for the new school building's structure was put in place during a topping-off ceremony.

Feb 23

Street sweeping, ticketing enforcement for expired inspection stickers and vehicle registration to…

Beginning Monday, March 1, street sweeping will resume in the North End, South End and Beacon Hill, and will resume citywide on April 1.

Feb 23

The love of a teacher: Wilhelmina Crosson and Boston’s first remedial studies program

Boston has long been known for its commitments to education. Teacher Wilhelmina Crosson exemplified those commitments in her groundbreaking work advocating for under-served students. Crosson's work...