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Mar 9

Job Fairs Hosted by Office of Black Male Advancement Starting March 16

Job fairs aimed at ensuring that Black men are connected with City services and employment opportunities across City departments.

Mar 8

Demolition Delay Application: 111 Roslindale Avenue, Roslindale

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential building at 111 Roslindale Avenue in Roslindale.

Mar 8

Demolition Delay Application: 90 Braintree Street, Allston

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the commercial building at 90 Braintree Street in Allston.

Mar 8

Latest Updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing (February 2022)

Welcome to the February 2022 newsletter of the Mayor’s Office of Housing, formerly known as the Department of Neighborhood Development.

Mar 8

Stories from Mount Hope: Rudolf Haffenreffer

March 8th is the anniversary of the death of Rudolf Haffenreffer, a German-born brewer whose name still marks the area's skyline.

Mar 8

Pics in the Parks: Winter Challenge 4 - Light and Shadows

Our weekly photography clinic has weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills.

Mar 7

2022 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Traffic Advisory

The parade takes place on Sunday, March 20.

Mar 5

Mayor Wu Hosts 'We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams To Action'

The annual reception celebrates Boston immigrants and their contributions to the City.

Mar 5

Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament begins April 21

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2022 Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April public school...

Mar 4

At-Large Councilor Louijeune Delivers Her Maiden Speech

At-Large Councilor Louijeune opened her maiden speech discussing the importance of shared prosperity.

Mar 4

Councilor Worrell Delivers His Maiden Speech

District 4 City Councilor, Councilor Worrell, delivered his maiden speech this week on the Council floor, while offering an order for a hearing regarding equity in city contracts.

Mar 4

Councilor Lara Delivers Her Maiden Speech

This week, Councilor Lara called for her first hearing order to discuss restoring municipal voting rights to immigrants with legal status.

Mar 4

The Boston City Council Stands with Ukraine

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution condemning the unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

Mar 4

Mayor Wu Signs Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition to Fund Affordable Housing and Provide Tax Relief…

Fees On Property Sales Over $2 Million Will Provide Substantial Funding For Affordable Housing Including Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors

Mar 3

Rutherford Avenue Community Process to Continue with New Design

The City of Boston is currently reevaluating the Rutherford Avenue design to better align it with its Go Boston 2030 goal of increasing transit use citywide, and to create a corridor that is equipped...

Mar 3

Boston's new Youth Poet Laureate is Anjalequa Leynneyah Verona Birkett

Boston's New Youth Poet Laureate named

The John D. O’Bryant School of Math & Science’s Anjalequa Leynneyah Verona Birkett is Boston’s second Youth Poet Laureate.

Mar 3

Jacob Lacey and Michel Denis appointed to Office of Neighborhood Services

Jacob Lacey has been appointed as the neighborhood liaison for West Roxbury and Michel Denis was appointed as the liaison for the Haitian Community.

Mar 3

Process Outlined for Boston Public Schools Superintendent Search

The collaborative process includes a nine-person search committee.

Mar 1

Boston to Lift Public Indoor Mask Order Effective March 5, 2022

Masking is still recommended to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and for those with heightened risk factors

Mar 1

Human Rights Commission Statement on Recent Hate Incidents

The Boston Human Rights Commission is concerned with the increased activity of overt racist activities in the City of Boston.

Mar 1

Demolition Delay Application: 920 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the religious building at 920 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.

Mar 1

Demolition Delay Application: 300 The Fenway, Fenway / Kenmore

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the building at 300 The Fenway in Fenway / Kenmore.

Mar 1

Demolition Delay Application: 16 Whitby Street, East Boston

The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) has received an application to demolish the residential building at 16 Whitby Street in East Boston.

Feb 28

Mayor Wu Begins Process of Sunsetting Urban Renewal

All 14 plans are currently set to expire on April 22, 2022.

Feb 28

Mayor Wu Files Ordinance Regarding Targeted Residential Picketing

The ordinance seeks to protect the quality of residential life in Boston.

Feb 28

Pics in the Parks: Winter Challenge 3 - Texture

Our weekly photography clinic has weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills.

Feb 28

Community Preservation Act Funding Recommended for 52 Projects Totaling More Than $27 Million

This includes $14.6 million in affordable housing projects; $6.1 million in historic preservation projects; and $6.4 million in recreational use and open space projects.

Feb 28

Participants in the recent Winter Warmer event at Moakley Park

Second Annual Winter Warmer Held at Moakley Park

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) and Boston Harbor Now (BHN) held the second annual Winter Warmer community engagement event at the Moakley Park Fieldhouse in South Boston on February...