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Jun 3

Another $5 million dedicated to Rental Relief Fund; second round of applications open soon

A total of $8 million will help prevent displacement of residents who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 2

Mayor’s Garden Contest submissions open, deadline is July 10

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the 24 th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest will take place this year, keeping within current social distancing guidelines.

Jun 1

Demolition Delay application: 1127 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 1127 Harrison Avenue in Roxbury.

Jun 1

Statement from Mayor Walsh on protests in Boston

Mayor Walsh released this statement about protests on Sunday, May 31, in the City of Boston.

May 29

June is LGBTQ pride month

This month, we look at celebrating pride month, and highlighting resources for the LGBTQ community.

May 29

Let’s build a fairy house!

Ever wonder where fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of course!

May 29

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Check out the Boston Activity Book!

May 28

More than $780,000 in Boston Resiliency Fund grants going to 20 organizations

Since the first round of fund distribution, the Fund has raised over $30.8 million from 6,000 donors.

May 28

New 'Healthy Streets' program part of Boston's COVID-19 reopening process

The City of Boston will reimagine streets in Boston to better support local businesses and restaurants, provide additional space for residents using public transportation, and accelerate the...

May 28

More than $1,750,000 in new funding to support Boston's immigrant communities impacted by COVID-19

In total, $2.4 million has been raised to support the Boston Immigrant COVID-19 Collaborative.

May 28

Parks BINGO Is here!

Are you up for a challenge? Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Then Parks BINGO is for you!

May 28

Boston Artists-in-Residence during virtual meeting

An update from the Boston AIR leadership team: Karin Goodfellow And Sharon Amuguni

Here's what we're thinking about during COVID-19.

May 28

Franklin park master plan: survey results

Thank you to those who participated in and spread the word about our community survey!

May 28

Boston Parks graduates class of eight new rangers

The Boston Park Rangers welcomed a new class of seasonal Rangers with a ceremony held at Franklin Park on May 15 adhering to proper social distancing guidelines.

May 28

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Work continues through reopening

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

May 28

Boston Parks scores ninth place in Trust for Public Land rankings

Boston has landed near the top of the 2020 ParkScore list compiled by The Trust for Public Land ranking how much access citizens have to parks and park amenities.

May 26

$6 million in new grant funding to support safe reopening of small businesses

In total, the City of Boston has provided over $13.5 million in City, federal, and private funding to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

May 26

Demolition Delay application: 63 Westover Street (garage), West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the garage at 63 Westover Street in West Roxbury.

May 26

Boston Fire Department Ladder 4 fire truck

Boston Fire holding fire safety plan contest for Boston students

Win a chance for a personal thank you from Boston Firefighters who will visit your house with a fire truck.

May 23

Volunteers putting together community care kits

City to distribute 10,000 community care kits across Boston

Neighborhood Services this weekend will distribute the first half of the 20,000 care kits assembled over the course of this week.

May 22

Grand Army of the Republic directory, 1892, City Council Committee records, (Collection 0140.001)

Notes from the Archives: Memorial Day in Boston

On May 30, 1868, Americans observed the country’s first Memorial Day.

May 22

City Council celebrates Boston EMS workers

Boston EMS and Paramedics field on average 110,000 911 calls for help each year and transport nearly 73,000 people to area hospitals.

May 22

Remembering and honoring those who served our country

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring those who made supreme sacrifice for this country.

May 22

City Council calls for COVID-19 helpline

This week, the Council adopted a resolution that calls for the creation of a helpline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 21

City of Boston reaches COVID-19 meal distribution milestones

More than one million meals have been served at youth sites, and more than 60,000 meals have been served at adult sites.

May 21

More than $875,000 in Boston Resiliency Fund grants awarded to 19 organizations

Since the first round of fund distribution, the Fund has raised over $30.8 million from 6,000 donors.

May 21

Virtual graduation celebration for Boston Public School students set for June 13

The City of Boston will honor graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation ceremony that will be broadcast in English and Spanish on WCVB Channel 5 at 7:30 p.m. and on Entravision...

May 21

Streamlined process to help restaurants as part of COVID-19 reopening process

The Licensing Board for the City of Boston has taken steps to streamline existing processes and remove outdated restrictions on small businesses and restaurants.