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Thursday, August 18

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MBTA Orange Line Shutdown

Beginning August 19, the Orange Line will shut down for a month for safety repair work. The City is taking steps to mitigate the impact.
City Hall Operating Hours

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

Pickup is on a normal schedule.
Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Tow lot

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

We've partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing.

Common resources

ADA Curb Ramp Requests
Add Your Name to the City Census
Apply for a City Job
Building Permits and Licenses
City Property Information Search
Get a Resident Parking Permit
Find Affordable Housing
Order Birth Certificates Online
Pay Your Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Pay a Parking Ticket
Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood
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Renting in Boston
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Having a car in Boston

Latest news

Latest news

Mayor Wu announces Legacy Business Program to support iconic businesses

Economic Opportunity and Inclusion

Mayor Michelle Wu & Boston Transportation Department Share Updated City

Mayor's Office

$50 Million in Funding Available for Affordable Housing

Housing

Traffic Advisory for Open Newbury Street on August 21, 2022

Transportation
More City news

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.
City of Boston YouTube Channel
Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.
Boston City TV YouTube Channel
Boston City TV can also be viewed on your local cable TV provider: Xfinity 24, RCN 13, and Fios 962.

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

Upcoming Events
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
On Aug 18

Aug 18
ZONING ADVISORY BOARD OF APPEAL HEARING
On Aug 18

Aug 18
Boston Human Rights Commission Remote Meeting
On Aug 18

Aug 18
Dorchester Community Listening Session
On Aug 18

Aug 18
Parks Summer Fitness: Yoga at the Boston Common Frog Pond
On Aug 18

Aug 18
Parks Summer Fitness: Pound class
On Aug 18

Aug 18
Parks Summer Fitness: Zumba Tone
On Aug 18

Aug 18
Parks Summer Fitness: Afrobeats Dance class
On Aug 18

Aug 18
Parks Summer Fitness: Gentle Yoga class
On Aug 19

Aug 19
Find more City events

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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