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Oct 2

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Economic Mobility Lab’s Right Start Program teams up with Boston Public Library

This summer, the Boston Public Library expanded past its brick-and-mortar branches to reach residents somewhere else: at City Hall’s registry, where they pick up birth certificates and marriage...

Oct 2

October recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month

We're encouraging residents to ensure their information is secure.

Oct 2

Food Access Agenda to end food insecurity by 2030 released

Mayor Walsh releases City's Food Access Agenda to end food insecurity by 2030

Oct 1

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Ground breaks on Garvey Playground improvements

$5 million project budget will renovate sports, play and seating areas, lighting, walkability, and accessibility

Oct 1

Housing plan has crossed the 30,000 unit mark, including 6,000 income-restricted units

Mayor Walsh announces Boston housing plan has crossed the 30,000 unit mark, including 6,000 income-restricted units

Oct 1

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, we look at educational resources and local events to support the fight against breast cancer.

Sep 30

Birch Street Plaza in Roslindale to be permanently installed

Mayor Walsh announces the permanent installation of the Birch Street Plaza in Roslindale

Sep 27

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Demolition Delay Application: 16 Chappie Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish a residence at 16 Chappie Street in Charlestown

Sep 27

Animal Rescue League of Boston a champion for animals

On their 120th anniversary, Animal Rescue League of Boston was recognized by the City Council for the work they are doing to help animals in need, and for keeping people and pets together.

Sep 27

Boston Renegades bring home another championship

This week, Councilor Zakim recognized the Boston Renegades, a “five-time national champion women’s tackle football team from a City that is no stranger to champions.”

Sep 26

Mission Hill Road Race, Allston Village Street Fair, Rozzie Fall Fest, Other Events

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2019

Sep 26

Not everyone in Boston feels resilient. We're working to change that.

This post about the One Boston Resilience Project was written by Mayor Walsh.

Sep 25

BCYF Family Gym is back!

Five BCYF centers offer free Saturday playtime for children and their families.

Sep 25

Registration now open for Mayor’s Cup Soccer Jamboree

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have announced that registration is now open for the 2019 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Jamboree.

Sep 24

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All Boston-based Registry vital records now available online

After more than two years of work, you can order City of Boston birth, marriage, and death certificates online.

Sep 24

Groundbreaking of Hearth at Four Corners

54 units of supportive, affordable housing with green efficiencies, and on-site services to be built

Sep 24

Mayor’s Fall Pumpkin Float taking place on October 18

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the return of the annual Fall Pumpkin Float at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, October 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sep 24

North Square reconstruction celebrated in the North End

Mayor Walsh celebrates reconstruction of North Square, featuring new permanent public artwork and improved access

Sep 24

Age Strong public awareness campaign launched

Mayor Walsh launches Age Strong public awareness campaign

Sep 20

'Quest Eternal' statue moving to Smith Playground in Allston

Anyone who remembers the original Prudential Center remembers the giant statue oftentimes referred to as the “Naked Guy.” You couldn’t miss it.

Sep 20

City Council recognizes National Forensic Science Week

The Council voted to adopt a resolution recognizing the week of September 15 – 21 as National Forensic Science Week in the City of Boston.

Sep 20

Do you support the renaming of Dudley Square to Nubian Square?

A citizen petition entitled “Petition for Renaming Dudley Square to Nubian Square” was sponsored by 10 registered voters and referred to the Committee on Government Operations on February 6, 2019.