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Nov 22

Mayor Wu signs ordinance to divest City funds from the fossil fuel industry

In first bill signing, Wu signals her administration’s commitment to a Boston Green New Deal.

Nov 19

New cabinet chief to lead economic recovery, close racial wealth gap

Segun Idowu, President and CEO of BECMA, to oversee Boston’s economic development departments and city contracting.

Nov 19

Demolition Delay application: 812-814 Huntington Avenue, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish the structure at 812-814 Huntington Avenue in Mission Hill.

Nov 18

City Council opposes relocation of Herter Community Garden

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed relocation of the garden.

Nov 18

City Council recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

International Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 since 1999, initiated as a vigil to commemorate and honor Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman killed in...

Nov 18

Key City of Boston legal counsel appointments announced

Adam Cederbaum will serve as Corporation Counsel and Henry C. Luthin will serve as Senior Counsel.

Nov 18

Demolition Delay application: 110-118, 124, 126, 128 Terrace Street, Mission Hill

The application is to demolish the buildings at 110-118, 124, 126, 128R Terrace Street in Mission Hill.

Nov 17

Mayor Wu takes steps to expand fare-free bus service

On first full day in office, Mayor Wu files an appropriations request for $8 million to make the 23, 28, and 29 bus lines free for two years, expanding groundbreaking pilot.

Nov 16

Michelle Wu sworn in as Mayor of Boston

Michelle Wu was officially sworn in today as the next Mayor of the City of Boston.

Nov 15

New local food purchasing policy to help small business owners

The new procurement requirement applies to municipal departments based out of the City’s Bolling Municipal Building, the headquarters for Boston Public Schools.

Nov 12

Demolition Delay application: 5-19 New England Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 5-19 New England Avenue in Dorchester.

Nov 12

Demolition Delay application: 25-29 New England Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structures at 25-29 New England Avenue in Dorchester.

Nov 11

Digging into the digitizing of Boston's Hero Squares

Have you ever walked by a Hero Square and wondered who it was named for? The City Archives is digitizing the documentation for Boston's Hero Squares. Now, you can learn more about the squares, parks...

Nov 10

Request for Information sought from local, regional providers interested in providing low-threshold…

The City is seeking partners for staffing and programming sites secured by the City of Boston. Providers who specialize in — or want to expand into — homeless services and harm reduction are...