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Sep 22

City appoints new Animal Care and Control director and veterinarian

Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods recently announced that Alexis Trzcinski of Dorchester has been promoted to Director of the Animal Care and Control division of the Boston Parks and Recreation...

Sep 22

Free COVID-19 testing now in Grove Hall

The mobile testing team has previously been in Roxbury, Allston, South Boston, Mattapan, and East Boston, ordering 10,874 COVID-19 tests in total.

Sep 22

Mayor Walsh, City of Boston recognize National Recovery Month

Mayor Martin J. Walsh is inviting residents to join him for a series of virtual events marking September as Recovery Month, a national observance that aims to combat the social stigma around addiction...

Sep 22

Mayor Walsh releases request for proposals for visit Boston campaign

Proposals will shape and execute a branding and marketing campaign to attract tourists

Sep 21

Demolition Delay application: 273 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 273 Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester.

Sep 21

Mayor Walsh, Boston EMS celebrate new EMT graduates

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Boston EMS to celebrate the graduation of 10 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) recruits in a socially distanced, outdoor ceremony at LoPresti Park in East Boston

Sep 21

Demolition Delay application: 19 Carroll Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 19 Carroll Street in West Roxbury.

Sep 21

Pics in the Parks snaps parks into focus

The 2020 Pics in the Parks program encouraged residents and visitors to explore Boston’s Parks in a socially distant manner while improving their photography skills.

Sep 21

Audrey Seraphin named new Spark Boston director

As SPARK Boston Director, Audrey will work to encourage and increase young Bostonians’ civic engagement.

Sep 18

20th round of Boston Resiliency Fund Grants announced

Since March, the Boston Resiliency Fund has distributed over $26.3 million to 348 local organizations.

Sep 18

This September and October, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Mejia and Council President Janey, recognizing September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the...

Sep 17

Food access expanded through Boston Resiliency Fund grants

The funding will allow Fair Foods to continue and expand their supply of fresh produce to immigrant communities.

Sep 17

New leadership at Animal Care and Control

Alexis Trzcinski has been promoted to Director of Animal Care and Control.

Sep 17

Boston marks U.S Constitution and citizenship day by leading Amicus brief against USCIS fee increase

Cities are urging the court to block application fee increases for naturalization.

Sep 17

Demolition Delay application: 635-641 Hyde Park Avenue, Roslindale

The application is to demolish the structure at 635-641 Hyde Park Avenue in Roslindale.

Sep 16

A.O. Flats housing development opens at Forest Hills

The mixed-income, transit-oriented, and eco-friendly development is near Forest Hills T Station.

Sep 16

Demolition Delay application: 283 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the house at 283 Lamartine Street in Jamaica Plain.

Sep 16

Demolition Delay application: 281 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the house at 281 Lamartine Street in Jamaica Plain.

Sep 16

Demolition Delay application: 34 Hichborn Street, Allston

The application is to demolish the house at 34 Hichborn Street in Allston.

Sep 16

City of Boston creates high school digital storytelling internship

We’re always looking for support to tell the stories of Boston. This summer, we got help from three local high schoolers.

Sep 15

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Changes since March

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

Sep 15

Outdoor dining extended in Boston

Restaurants utilizing the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program on public sidewalks and parking lanes may continue the approved use of those spaces until December 1, 2020.

Sep 15

Note from the Archives: Boston's two birthdays

Is Boston's birthday on September 7 or 17? The answer is more complicated than you realize!

Sep 15

Mayor Walsh releases request for proposals for next round of technical assistance programs for…

Revised guidelines encourage flexibility, consistency, and diversity among providers to support the evolving needs of Boston's small businesses

Sep 15

Second phase of Healthy Streets street transformation announced

These changes advance the Mayor Walsh’s Healthy Streets goals to support a safe, reopening and equitable recovery.

Sep 14

Construction starts on second phase of Parcel 25 in Mission Hill

New transit-oriented development will offer 46 units of affordable family housing, underground parking, and a pedestrian plaza and walkway in Roxbury Crossing.