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Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a calendar of special events for National Historic Preservation Month in May. This year’s theme, “ Preservation Is ________,” invites the public to consider the...
Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the Boston Bikes’ Get Biking Challenge, the first city-wide biking competition for youth.
Boston Public Library locations across the city host several author talks this month, with topics ranging from colonial Boston to children’s literature. Highlights include: Enjoy reading from an...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh is encouraging Bostonians to help implement his recently released Greenovate Boston Climate Action Plan, and join him for an Earth Day Twitter Chat at 3pm using #askMJW.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced details of a $125,000 partnership between the Highland Street Foundation, the Boston Red Sox, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department that will support...
GIFT Box is a walk-in exhibit to raise awareness, educate the public, and empower people to take action against human trafficking.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the establishment of the Office of Olympic Planning and appointment of Executive Director Sara Myerson. The Office of Olympic Planning will focus on the...
Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the “Our Boston” visioning work of 18 Boston Public Schools kindergartners will be on display in the mezzanine of City Hall starting next week. In February...
As the City of Boston prepares for millions of visitors for the 119th Boston Marathon, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released public safety plans to ensure a successful series of events. “The Marathon...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Christopher Byner, Interim Executive Director of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF,) have announced the release of the 2015 Summer Fun Grants RFP. Applicants may...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Giselle Sterling as Commissioner of Veterans’ Services for the City of Boston. She will be the first Latina and first woman to hold this...
This morning, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined nearly 200 business leaders at the Omni Parker House for an event discussing the disparities in wage equity that remain in Boston and around the country.The...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the City of Boston's first ever Workforce Profile Report to transparently examine the racial and gender makeup of Boston’s municipal employee base. The report was...
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency, is hosting free beginner swim lessons, “Swim for Safety,” for Boston youth ages 5-12 at a BCYF...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Councillor Arder Carson, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Northern Ireland and representatives from the hockey community to announce “The Friendship Four,” an international...
The Boston Public Works Department (PWD) is reminding residents that leaves can be left out with recycling through December 4, 2015.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of Boston’s cultural planning process that will create a blueprint for arts and culture in the City of Boston. Boston Creates will engage residents...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today signed an ordinance that will pilot raising fines from $40 to $100 for violating resident parking restrictions in the neighborhoods around Fenway Park during Major League...
With more than 148,000 students enrolled in its colleges and universities, Boston has unique challenges related to its student population.
"I commend President Obama on his call to end the use of conversion therapy for minors. All of our young people deserve to be supported and accepted for who they are, and the President's leadership on...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston will hold a moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. on April 15 to mark the two-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. Church bells will...
"I am thankful that this phase of the trial has come to an end and am hopeful for a swift sentencing process. I hope today’s verdict provides a small amount of closure for the survivors, families, and...
Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Governor Charlie Baker, elected officials, local dignitaries, school representatives, and family members and friends of the late Bruce C. Bolling to officially...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced his support for the “Diesel and Vehicular Emissions Ordinance,” filed by City Councilor Stephen Murphy to help reduce harmful emissions from diesel vehicles and...
Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced he has made 39 appointments to 12 City of Boston and Massachusetts boards and commissions in the first quarter of 2015. The appointees bring diverse expertise...
Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the winners of the fourth Design Biennial Boston, a program sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics and the Boston Art Commission in collaboration...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the West Roxbury delegation to announce that the City of Boston has filed a request for a rehearing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regards...
The grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was awarded through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program.
Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the expansion of the ParkBoston app to include all Boston parking meters. The app allows drivers to quickly and easily remotely pay a meter with their mobile...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today the appointment of Richard Weir as Chief of Communications for Boston Public Schools. In this position, Weir will be responsible for stewarding communications for...
