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Jul 3

Outdoor pools open in the City of Boston

For everyone’s safety, several protocols are in place at BCYF community center pools heading into the summer season.

Jul 2

Mayor Janey delivers speech marking her first 100 days as Mayor

Mayor Kim Janey today hosted an event, marking her first 100 days as Mayor.

Jul 2

2021 Farmers Markets Coupon Program launched

Coupons are available at participating farmer's markets throughout Boston.

Jul 2

Dr. Bisola Ojikutu appointed Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission

Dr. Ojikutu has extensive experience leading efforts to address inequities in health care.

Jul 2

A letter from the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee

Read a letter from Councilor Kenzie Bok, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee.

Jul 1

2021 Fourth of July celebrations in Boston announced

There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth in Boston.

Jul 1

Frog Pond Spray Pool reopened

Children and their guests counted down with Mayor Janey to open the Frog Pond for the 2021 season after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 1

Summer Activities for July

This month, we look at exciting options to celebrate the summer in Boston.

Jun 30

A hidden architectural gem downtown

Tucked at the corner of La Grange Street and Washington Street in downtown Boston is a nondescript but elegant commercial structure that has stood on this site since 1876.

Jun 30

Update: Highland Park Historic District Study Committee

The Study Committee for the proposed Highland Park Architectural Conservation District has made substantial progress on their draft study report over the last several months.

Jun 30

Buildings we love: 12-14 Winter Street

12-14 Winter Street is a small-scale version of the Gothic-inspired early 20th century terracotta commercial buildings located nearby at 143-47 and 31-39 Washington Street, notable for its green color...

Jun 30

MAYOR JANEY CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF NEW HOUSING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN DORCHESTER AT HEARTH AT FOUR CORNERS

Grand opening of new housing for older adults celebrated in Dorchester at Hearth at Four Corners

The new building created 54 units of supportive, affordable housing with green efficiencies and on-site services.

Jun 30

MAYOR JANEY’S PROPOSED FY2022 OPERATING BUDGET, CAPITAL PLAN, AND BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET…

Boston’s FY2022 Operating Budget, Capital Plan and BPS Budget invests heavily in an equitable recovery for all Bostonians, including utilizing targeted Federal Funding to address emergency and...

Jun 26

Mayor declares heat emergency, opens BCYF cooling centers to all residents

The heat emergency in the City of Boston begins Monday, June 28, and lasts through Wednesday, June 30.

Jun 25

Demolition Delay application: 77A West Milton Street, Hyde Park

The application is to demolish the garage at 77A West Milton Street in Hyde Park.

Jun 25

Demolition Delay application: 143 Dent Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 143 Dent Street in West Roxbury.

Jun 25

Demolition Delay application: 396 Northampton Street, South End

The application is to demolish the Carter School building at 396 Northampton Street in the South End.

Jun 25

Boston celebrates Black Restaurant Month

The Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, formed in May 2020 to support the Black-owned restaurants and bars that serve as essential and historic spaces in the City of Boston, recently announced June...

Jun 25

City Council resolution supports rescheduling redistricting

A Bill that started in the House Ways and Means Committee has made its way to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for a vote.

Jun 25

Resolution H.2201 supports reform to the Zoning Board of Appeals

In 2020, the Council and former Mayor Walsh passed a Home Rule Petition (HRP) that would reform the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Jun 24

City of Boston relaunches sales for Taxi Coupon program

Coupons will be available at City Hall by appointment only until July 12, 2021. You can make an appointment by calling Age Strong at 617-635-4366 or by booking an appointment online.