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Aug 20

Mayor Kim Janey joined residents, local leaders, and members of the Boston Landmark Commission for the official sign off of "Historical Landmark" status for the Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury.

Designation of Shirley-Eustis Place as Boston landmark celebrated

The Boston Landmarks Commission will commemorate the hidden history of Shirley-Eustis Place in Roxbury, which is believed to have been built and managed by enslaved people.

Aug 20

New mask mandate frequently asked questions

We have answers to some of the common questions around the City of Boston's new mask mandate.

Aug 20

Mayor Janey at a recent press conference

Mayor Janey announces indoor mask mandate for City of Boston

The City will address the COVID-19 Delta variant through a five-point plan.

Aug 19

$750,000 allocated for new mural projects in second phase of 2021 Transformative Public Art program

The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture awards grants to artists and organizations to create short-term public art projects and activations through the Transformative Public Art program.

Aug 19

Post-pandemic return to work trends report

Transforming Trends into Lasting Positive Change, new COB/ABC report offers roadmap for navigating post-pandemic return to work trends

Aug 19

Jack Duggan appointed deputy director of Neighborhood Services; George Huynh transitions to liaison…

Together, they will work to encourage, facilitate, and maximize citizen input and participation.

Aug 18

Introducing the Office of Arts and Culture’s new Director of Grants and Programs, Ty-Juana L. Flores

Ty-Juana came to the City of Boston from Berklee College of Music, where she worked for 10 years.

Aug 18

$30 million in grant funding available for affordable housing

The new funding will support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Boston’s neighborhood.

Aug 18

Demolition Delay application: 1 Au Bon Pain Way, South Boston

The application is to demolish the industrial building and shed at 1 Au Bon Pain Way in South Boston.

Aug 17

New affordable homeownership opportunities celebrated in Chinatown

Two row houses have been purchased, renovated, and are deeded for long-term affordability.

Aug 17

Renovation of 201 affordable units in Roxbury and Dorchester celebrated

The project preserves long-term affordability for units at 21 locations in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain.

Aug 16

Latest round of applications open for Community Preservation Act funding

$28 million available to distribute to projects that build affordable housing, preserve historic sites or create open space and recreation.

Aug 16

photo of fragments of white-colored ceramics with blue and black painted decoration that look like a shield and knights helmet

City Archaeologist announces federal grant to showcase 17th century artifacts

Boston archaeologists will create a new exhibit and digital files of approximately 100,000 artifacts from four Charlestown archaeological sites as part of the Boston 400th Digital Archaeology Project.

Aug 16

Mayor files Home Rule Petition to support affordable housing

Mayor Janey today filed a Home Rule Petition with the Boston City Council to generate an estimated $65.3 million to expand affordable housing in the city.

Aug 16

Statement from the Commissioner of Veterans Services

Read a statement from Commissioner Robert Santiago on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Aug 13

Mayor extends heat emergency in Boston through Saturday

To help residents stay cool, cooling centers will be open at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aug 13

$1.9 million in grant funding available to increase food access

The community grants will fund outreach and destigmatization activities.

Aug 12

Vaccination mandate announced for City of Boston employees

Employees who do not verify vaccination status must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.

Aug 12

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours extended

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have announced that the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series hosted in collaboration with Dunkin’ will continue in local parks with four...

Aug 12

Caitlin Stapleton appointed neighborhood liaison for Charlestown; Tiffani Caballero named liaison…

They will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses looking to connect with the Mayor's Office.

Aug 10

Demolition Delay application: 748-750 E Broadway and 65 L Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish the two structures at 748-750 East Broadway and one structure at 65 L Street in South Boston.

Aug 10

Demolition Delay application: 77 Desoto Road, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the garage at 77 Desoto Road in West Roxbury.

Aug 10

Demolition Delay application: 524 Warren Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the one story commercial building at 524 Warren Street in Dorchester.

Aug 10

Mayor declares heat emergency, will open BCYF cooling centers to all residents

To help residents stay cool, cooling centers will be open at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers from Wednesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aug 10

August 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This August update focuses on our ongoing work: assisting renters, building affordable housing, creating green space, and...