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Mar 30

Subsidized housing to be created for 1,000 Boston Public Schools families at risk of displacement

A new partnership will substantially reduce homelessness and prevent displacement among Boston...

Mar 30

Demolition Delay application: 1854 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 1854 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester.

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Mar 30

COVID-19: Status of City of Boston departments

We have information on the current statuses of City of Boston departments below.

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Mar 29

City of Boston increasing care capacity, targeted interventions for those experiencing homelessness

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a comprehensive plan for individuals experiencing homelessness...

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Mar 27

City Clerk coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

We hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health. Given the current public health...

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Mar 27

Boston Resiliency Fund surpasses $20 million goal

The Fund will award $5.4 million in emergency grants to eight organizations that provide food access...

Barton and Leverett Streets, July 19, 1959, West End Demolition Photographs (Collection 9800.008), Boston City Archives

Mar 27

The demolition of the West End

In the 1950s, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) announced plans to "redevelop" the West End, a...

Mar 26

Temporary parking enforcement changes in place due to COVID-19

The updates to parking enforcement policies are in effect until further notice in the City of Boston...

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Mar 26

Inspectional Services COVID-19 updates

For the safety of our customers and our staff Inspectional Services Department (ISD) will be...

Mar 26

New City of Boston programs to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced new resources available for small businesses in Boston...

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Mar 26

Employee Assistance Program COVID-19 resources

We have general news, information, and safety resources.

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Mar 25

Mayor Walsh extends order pausing non-essential construction work in Boston

Due to the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) Mayor Martin J...

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Mar 25

A message from City of Boston Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh on COVID-19

Read a message from the commissioner about the recent developments around coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mar 25

Mayor Walsh launches COVID-19 data dashboards for residents

The dashboards provide up-to-date information about COVID-19.

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Mar 25

Mayor Walsh Announces Temporary Approval of Plastic Bags at Boston Stores

Mar 24

City of Boston launches multilingual text service with COVID-19 updates

Enhanced language capacity to target over 37 percent of Boston residents that speak another language...

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Mar 24

Fire Prevention Division COVID-19 update

The Fire Prevention Division is currently performing all scheduled inspections and accepting...

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Mar 24

Free Bluebikes being offered to hospital staff

The City of Boston and its municipal partners of Brookline, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville are...

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Mar 24

Discounted garages available for hospital staff in Boston

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some garages and lots in the City of Boston have been offering...

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Mar 23

Licensing Board advisory for bars, restaurants, and clubs

Read the City of Boston Licensing Board advisory regarding the status of the prohibition of on...

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Mar 20

COVID-19 resource guide for Boston's immigrants

We have information about services for Boston residents affected by COVID-19, regardless of...

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Mar 20

Temporary takeout food pickup zones available for restaurants

We are creating temporary pick up zones in front of restaurants that have transitioned to takeout...

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Mar 20

Latest City of Boston news

Subsidized housing to be created for 1,000 Boston Public Schools families at risk of displacement

Demolition Delay application: 1854 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

COVID-19: Status of City of Boston departments

City of Boston increasing care capacity, targeted interventions for those experiencing homelessness

City Clerk coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

Boston Resiliency Fund surpasses $20 million goal

The demolition of the West End

Temporary parking enforcement changes in place due to COVID-19

Inspectional Services COVID-19 updates

New City of Boston programs to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Employee Assistance Program COVID-19 resources

Mayor Walsh extends order pausing non-essential construction work in Boston

A message from City of Boston Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh on COVID-19

Mayor Walsh launches COVID-19 data dashboards for residents

Mayor Walsh Announces Temporary Approval of Plastic Bags at Boston Stores

City of Boston launches multilingual text service with COVID-19 updates

Fire Prevention Division COVID-19 update

Free Bluebikes being offered to hospital staff

Discounted garages available for hospital staff in Boston

Licensing Board advisory for bars, restaurants, and clubs

COVID-19 resource guide for Boston's immigrants

Temporary takeout food pickup zones available for restaurants

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates: Veterans Services

Through the viewfinder: Urban photography in the 1950s

Letter from Mayor Walsh to the arts and culture sector

Demolition Delay application: 4-8 Franklin Street, Allston

Demolition Delay application: 20 Braintree Street, Allston

Demolition Delay application: 334-362 Cambridge Street, Allston

Demolition Delay application: 372 Cambridge Street, Allston

Demolition Delay application: 411-415 Cambridge Street and 8 Wilton Street, Allston