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Jun 23

Donna Summer Disco Party to return on June 24

This dance-filled celebration of summer will be free and open to all.

Jun 23

MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES EXPANDED RECYCLING SERVICES THROUGH BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

Recycling services expanded through Boston Public Schools partnership

There are now dropboxes for residents to bring their clothing and textiles at 11 BPS locations across Boston.

Jun 22

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Pride across communities

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

Jun 22

MAYOR KIM JANEY AND SOUTH BOSTON RESIDENTS CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW WEST 2ND PARK AND COMMUNITY GARDEN IN SOUTH BOSTON

Grand opening of new West 2nd Park and community garden celebrated in South Boston

A long-vacant City of Boston parcel was transformed into a beautiful community gathering space.

Jun 18

Mayor Janey resubmits forward-looking budget focused on Boston's reopening, recovery, and long-term…

In this budget resubmission, the City of Boston will make further investment in core city services and resident needs, while centering an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: 210 Havre Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the garage at 210 Havre Street in East Boston .

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: 214 Havre Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish the house at 214 Havre Street in East Boston .

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: 101-107 Hampden Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the three story building at 101-107 Hampden Street in Roxbury .

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: 71-97 Hampden Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the structure at 71-97 Hampden Street in Roxbury .

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: 65-69 Hampden Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the two-story building at 65-69 Hampden Street in Roxbury .

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: 59-63 Hampden Street, Roxbury

The application is to demolish the building at 59-63 Hampden Street in Roxbury .

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: 5 Meyer Street, Roslindale

The application is to demolish the house at 5 Meyer Street in Roslindale.

Jun 18

2021 Summer Eats Program launched

Meals are available to youth 18 years and younger at no cost and without registration or ID.

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: Bunker Hill Housing Complex at Phase 1B – Building M of the Bunker…

The application is to demolish three buildings within the Bunker Hill Housing Complex at Phase 1B – Building M of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project in Charlestown.

Jun 18

Demolition Delay application: Bunker Hill Housing Complex at Phase 1A – Building F of the Bunker…

The application is to demolish three buildings within the Bunker Hill Housing Complex at Phase 1A – Building F of the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project in Charlestown.

Jun 17

City Council recognizes World Refugee Day

Every minute, 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror, and environmental disasters.

Jun 17

Applications now being accepted for Boston School Committee

There are two current vacancies on the Boston School Committee.

Jun 16

Building a Boston.gov that is accessible for all

By working with a local partner, we’re keeping ourselves honest when it comes to accessibility.

Jun 16

Summer in town: Timeless recreation in Boston

As the temperatures rise in Boston, the arrival of summer is all but confirmed. Recreation, much like the idea of summer, is nearly universal and Boston’s neighborhoods have consistently provided...

Jun 16

Vaccine Equity Grant II to support increased vaccine access, acceptance, and uptake

We're making $1.5 million available to organizations to increase access, acceptance, and uptake in areas with the lowest vaccination rates.

Jun 15

MAYOR JANEY EXPANDS ACCESS TO OUTDOOR WORK/LEARN SPACES AT BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO HELP RESIDENTS STAY CONNECTED AND COOL

Access to outdoor work/learn spaces expanded at Boston Public Library branches

The free, 24-hour internet and pop-up workstations help to bridge the digital divide, beat the summer heat, and create new points of connection for residents.

Jun 15

City Council celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Boston.

Jun 15

City Council recognizes Caribbean-American Heritage Month

This week, the Council honored its Caribbean-American residents and communities by adopting a resolution recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Jun 15

City Council supports retirement credit

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many with numerous challenges and unprecedented burdens, forcing people to adapt in ways like never before.

Jun 15

Latest round of Youth Development Funding for summer 2021 announced

In total, $110,000 will be available to nonprofit organizations serving youth.

Jun 14

New task force created with initial charge of modernizing PILOT program community benefits

The Task Force will revisit and modernize the current voluntary Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) payment program for Boston’s charitable institutions

Jun 14

Celebrating Juneteenth in Boston

Learn more about how the City of Boston is honoring the anniversary of the day in 1865 when all enslaved people had been informed that they were free.