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Indoor mask mandate

Face masks are required in all indoor public settings in the City of Boston.
COVID-19 vaccine information

We have vaccine safety information, as well as a map and list of vaccination sites for eligible residents in Boston.
COVID-19 testing sites

The City of Boston has partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing for residents.
City Hall operating hours

Boston City Hall is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 pm.
Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

Common resources

Add your name to the City census
Apply for a City job
Building permits and licenses
City property information search
COVID-19 information for Boston
Get a resident parking permit
Find affordable housing
Order birth certificates online
Pay a parking ticket
Pay your motor vehicle excise tax
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Trash and recycling

Latest news

Latest news
Mayor Michelle Wu to Join Boston Common Tree Lighting Celebration

Mayor Michelle Wu to Join Boston Common Tree Lighting Celebration

Parks and Recreation
Mayor Wu Announces Extended Deadline To Apply for Four-Year Term on Boston

Mayor Wu Announces Extended Deadline To Apply for Four-Year Term on Boston

Mayor's Office
Mayor Wu Announces Outdoor Dining Extended to December 31, 2021

Mayor Wu Announces Outdoor Dining Extended to December 31, 2021

Mayor's Office
64 Tolman Street

Demolition Delay Application: 64 Tolman Street, Dorchester

Landmarks Commission
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Featured videos

'Virtually Possible'
This short-form documentary shows the ways the people and communities of Boston creatively and heroically came "together" during COVID-19.
In Your Shoes: Paloma Valenzuela
Valenzuela is a Dominican-American director, producer, and writer, as well as the creator of The Pineapple Diaries, a comedic web-series based in Boston
Watch us on YouTube
Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.

BOS:311 service requests

BOS:311
All BOS:311 requests Improper storage of trash barrels Report unshoveled sidewalk (wait until three hours after snowfall ends) Request a bulk item pickup Request to salt or plow a street Report a pothole Report a parking violation Report a missing or damaged street sign Report a streetlight outage

Upcoming Events

City Council Committee on Ways and Means hearing on Dockets #1166 #1182
On Nov 30

Nov 30
City Council Committee on Education hearing on Docket #1079
On Nov 30

Nov 30
THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF BOSTON
On Nov 30

Nov 30
Boston Civic Design Commission Meeting
On Nov 30

Nov 30
Boston Water and Sewer Commission Commission Meeting
On Nov 30

Nov 30
Boston Civic Design Commission Meeting
On Nov 30

Nov 30
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Contact: Mayor's Office

Mayor Michelle Wu

Meet the Mayor

Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. She is a daughter of immigrants, Boston Public Schools mom to two boys, MBTA commuter, and fierce believer that we can solve our deepest challenges through building community. 

Learn about Mayor Wu

Boston City Council

City Council
Contact: City Council
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