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Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that Boston was selected to receive $3.2 million in funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that will be used to further reduce the...
a photo from the imagine boston 2030 youth brainstorm
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Class bells had yet to ring, but for a group of Boston high school students, the exchange of knowledge began a little early this year.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans today announced steps to increase public safety in the City of Boston by engaging in extensive outreach to gun licensees and vendors...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at baseball parks, including Fenway Park. The ordinance also bans smokeless tobacco...
Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced his support for Senate Bill 735 and House Bill 1577, which would ensure transgender people in Massachusetts are protected from discrimination in public places...
BOSTON - Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at baseball parks, including Fenway Park...
Boston - Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced his support for Senate Bill 735 and House Bill 1577, which would ensure transgender people in Massachusetts are protected...
Engaging with Gun Owners, Convening Regional Gun Summit
Mayor Martin J. Walsh is reminding residents to take precautions during the hot weather forecast for this week.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the following statement: "Today is a great day in New England and Patriots fans across the country are celebrating. Now, let's get back to football - I am looking...
Boston youth ages 14-17 (or high school seniors) are invited to apply to the BCYF Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The youth advisory council was established in September of 2014 to serve as an advisory...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today filed an ordinance banning replica handguns in public spaces. If approved by the Boston City Council, these regulations would take effect immediately. "We've seen too many...
BOSTON - Monday, August 31, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today filed an ordinance banning replica handguns in public spaces. If approved by the Boston City Council, these regulations would take effect...
This post was written by Cynthia Woo.
The Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is inviting all Bostonians to mark the start of the new school year and celebrate at an "End of Summer Beach...
BOSTON - Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has partnered with Zipcar and Enterprise Carshare to bring 80 new car-share vehicles to Boston...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Seniors Save, a new, proactive program that will help eligible seniors replace failing or inefficient heating systems before winter begins. "With a very difficult...
The City of Boston's Election Department is reminding all voters that the deadline to complete and submit an Absentee Ballot Application is September 4, 2015 by 5:00 PM. Absentee Voters are required...
The Mayor's Office of Public Safety is encouraging community members to join local leaders, Boston Police and other advocates in a series of neighborhood walks to engage with neighbors in areas that...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has received $350,000 in funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support climate preparedness in Boston, as part of the state's...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Kris Carter as the new co-chair in the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics - the City's civic innovation team. Carter joins current co-chair Nigel Jacob, and...
This post was written by Linda Flynn.
The City received $350,000 in funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BOSTON - Friday, August 21, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Kris Carter as the new co-chair in the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics - the City's civic innovation team. Carter joins...
The citywide plan will be informed by residents and community members of all ages and walks of life, and young people are essential to the conversation.
As part of Mayor Walsh's initiative "Boston Homes for the Brave," the City's Departments of Veteran Services and Neighborhood Development will host a meeting later today for brokers and landlords to...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro, the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC) and the Dorchester...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today highlighted the extensive improvements the City's Department of Public Works has been making to Boston's iconic Freedom Trail in over 60 locations from Boston Common to...
This post was written by Veronica Robles.
Freedom Trail Rehab Includes Sidewalk Replacements, Installation of ADA Compliant Ramps
