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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
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Thursday, April 10

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
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Pickup is on a normal schedule.
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Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
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The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

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Latest news

Latest news

Cummins Highway Construction Update: April 2025

Public Works

Mayor Michelle Wu Files FY26 Budget That Prioritizes Delivery Of City Services

Budget

Planning Advisory Council Launches Progress Report: Charlestown

Planning Advisory Council

Neighborhood

April is Fair Housing Month

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Entertainment Violation Hearings
On Apr 10

Apr 10
Events, Exhibits, And Trails Meeting
On Apr 10

Apr 10
City Council Committee On Education Policy Briefing On Docket #0339
On Apr 10

Apr 10
Boston Redevelopment Authority D/B/A Boston Planning And Development Agency Board Of Directors Meeting
On Apr 10

Apr 10
Economic Development And Industrial Corporation Of Boston D/B/A Boston Planning & Development Agency Board Of Directors Meeting
On Apr 10

Apr 10
OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT GAPS (OAG) TASK FORCE MEETING
On Apr 10

Apr 10
CANCELED: Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District
On Apr 10

Apr 10
City Hall Galleries Quilting Workshop
On Apr 10

Apr 10
CANCELED: Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission
On Apr 10

Apr 10
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Contact: Mayor's Office

Mayor Michelle Wu

Meet the Mayor

Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. She is a daughter of immigrants, Boston Public Schools mom to two boys, MBTA commuter, and fierce believer that we can solve our deepest challenges through building community. 

Learn about Mayor Wu

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