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Permitting Technical Maintenance
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The Permitting Portal will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled system maintenance on Wednesday, June 24, from 6 - 10 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. Services will resume as normal after 10 p.m.
Welcome to the

City of Boston

Thursday, June 11

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 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 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.
Happening this Summer
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District
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Heat Safety Training
On Jun 11

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Learning with Trees | Opening Reception
On Jun 11

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Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing
On Jun 11

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Parks Fitness: BCBS Frog Pond Yoga
On Jun 11

Jun 11
White Stadium Transportation Community Fair
On Jun 11

Jun 11
Roxbury: 560-562 Tremont Street Abutters Meeting
On Jun 11

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CANCELED: Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission
On Jun 11

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Back Bay: 35 Braddock Park Abutters Meeting
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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
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