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Feb 28

Demolition Delay application: 19 West Tremlett Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 19 West Tremlett Street in Dorchester.

Feb 28

2019 summer jobs registration now open for Boston teens

Boston teens between the ages of 15-18 can apply. The SuccessLink application will be available through Friday, April 12.

Feb 28

Mayor Walsh commits to sustainable, activist, investment policy in the City of Boston

The City of Boston will encourage environmental, social, governance (ESG) investments, community bank deposits; and join the Ceres Investor Network, which facilitates shareholder activism

Feb 27

We need volunteers for the 2019 Youth Job and Resource Fair

The Youth Job and Resource Fair takes place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Feb 26

RFP to support neighborhood open spaces, community gardens issued

Funds will help improve existing gardens, create new open space opportunities, and support urban agriculture designed to increase the availability of fresh food in Boston.

Feb 26

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New signage to increase transparency in project development

The Inspectional Services Department has announced new signage to provide more transparency in project development.

Feb 25

2019 annual census released, including study on childcare

This year's census mailing and online census include an optional survey related to childcare, language, and disability.

Feb 25

Women's History Month: Documenting women's lives at the City Archives

Did you know that the City Archives is full of records documenting the lives of Boston's women? We're celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting some of our favorite records about Boston's...

Feb 22

Boston will celebrate America saves week with free events to promote savings

The week of financial empowerment events runs February 25 - March 2

Feb 22

Trade mission to Boston's sister city Praia, Cabo Verde, announced

The delegation from Boston will have meetings throughout the country focusing on fostering economic and cultural development between the two citites.

Feb 20

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24, 2019

Congress Street at City Hall

Feb 20

BCYF Family Gym is Back!

Family Gym is a free, weekly play program that promotes physical activity for children ages 3-8 and their families.

Feb 20

2019 city scholarship applications now available to Boston residents

This scholarship provides Boston residents with up to $10,000 over four years towards tuition to Boston residents pursuing a two or four year degree at a Massachusets school.

Feb 20

More than $26 million in affordable housing in Boston announced

This new funding will create and preserve 515 units of housing in 10 developments across seven neighborhoods and contribute to affordable housing programming

Feb 19

Demolition Delay application: 2 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 2 Neponset Avenue in Dorchester.

Feb 19

Boston Common Children’s Free Winter Festival returns February 20

The event takes place during school vacation week on Wednesday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feb 19

Demolition Delay application: 1750 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton

The application is to demolish the McDonald's structure at 1750 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.

Feb 16

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56 projects, $34 million recommended for inclusion in Community Preservation funding

The projects will be submitted to the Boston City Council for approval with an anticipated vote from the Council in March.

Feb 15

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, February 17, 2019

Chinese New Year Celebration

Feb 14

Boston Housing Authority and Mayor Walsh break ground on phase three of Old Colony redevelopment

Beacon Communities will build 305 affordable apartments in South Boston, replacing 250 public housing apartments and adding another 55

Feb 12

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City of Boston preparing for Tuesday's winter storm

Boston Public Schools will remain open Tuesday, February 12, but all after-school activities are canceled.

Feb 11

Demolition Delay application: 44 Waverly Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish a residential structure at 44 Waverly Street in Brighton.

Feb 11

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Demolition Delay application: 1182-1190 and 1192-1198 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston

The application is to demolish a commercial structure at 1182-1190 and 1192-1198 Commonwealth Avenue in Allston.

Feb 11

Additional neighborhood trauma team launched in Grove Hall by Mayor Walsh

The additional trauma team will Boston residents in the Grove Hall area who are impacted by violence

Feb 8

What is Language and Communications Access and why is it important?

In 2016, Mayor Martin J. Walsh signed a City ordinance called “Establishing Language and Communications Access for City Services.” We are excited to share with you the progress that’s been made in...

Feb 8

Councilors vote to sustain community preservation

In November 2016, Boston voters passed the Community Preservation Act (CPA) by ballot initiative.

Feb 8

Boston continues the fight to end homelessness

The third annual Winter Walk will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 on Copley Square Plaza.

Feb 8

City Council celebrates girls and women in sports

This year marked the 33rd annual Girls and Women in Sports Day, a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of girls and women in sports.