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Sep 24

Message from the commissioner: Advisory Board welcomes new members

Kristen McCosh, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities, provides a weekly update on the work happening in her office.

Sep 21

City Council recognizes National Climate Preparedness Week in Boston

The Council declared September 24 - 30 as Climate Preparedness Week in the City of Boston.

Sep 21

City Councilors examine the safety of Boston's gas infrastructure

Councilors O’Malley, Flynn, and Pressley called for a hearing to examine the safety of gas infrastructure in the City and to look at our emergency preparedness measures and plans to prevent a...

Sep 21

City Councilors vote to support transgender anti-discrimination law

The Councilors adopted a resolution in support of a "Yes" vote on the 2018 MA ballot Question 3 to preserve the existing 2016 transgender anti-discrimination law.

Sep 21

Making a difference with every meal

Following a Ways and Means hearing this week, the City Council voted to approve establishing the "My Way Cafe Trust Fund."

Sep 21

Mayor Walsh to participate in opioid epidemic discussion with authors Sam Quinones and Maureen…

The event, which is free to the public, will be held on Wednesday, September 26 at Old South Church.

Sep 20

Traffic Advisory for September 20 to September 25, 2018

The Jimmy Fund Walk, Phantom Gourmet Food Festival and other events will impact traffic and parking

Sep 20

City of Boston announces new funding for affordable housing development

Includes first large scale CPA awards and $16 million in other funding that support the City's housing goals/

Sep 19

Demolition Delay application: 176 Faneuil Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish a garage at 176 Faneuil Street in Brighton.

Sep 19

Demolition Delay application: 211 Condor Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish two garages at 211 Condor Street in East Boston.

Sep 18

Finalist proposals announced for Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King Memorial

The five finalist proposals will be on display at the Boston Public Library and Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Dudley Square.

Sep 17

Boston Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with booklist, programs

The library has published its annual Latinx Life booklist, a list of recent books concerning the Hispanic experience.

Sep 17

Mayor's Youth Council members for 2019 announced

Eighty-five Boston high schoolers will advise Mayor Martin J. Walsh on youth-related issues as members of the 2019 Mayor's Youth Council.

Sep 17

Winners of 2018 Fay Chandler Emerging Artist Awards announced

The awards were celebrated during a recent artist reception at City Hall.

Sep 14

Quinlan Locke to join Neighborhood Services as Charlestown neighborhood liaison

The Charlestown native will join the Mayor's Civic Engagement Cabinet as a neighborhood liaison.

Sep 13

Traffic Advisory for September 15 and 16, 2018

Hub on Wheels and Other Weekend Events

Sep 13

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City of Boston pursues litigation against the pharmaceutical industry

The City of Boston has filed a complaint against 13 opioid manufacturers, four distributors, and one local doctor.

Sep 13

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Boston.gov staying up-to-date with Drupal 8

We didn’t get a chance to use the latest version of Drupal when we built Boston.gov.

Sep 12

Demolition Delay application: 33 O Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish a garage at 33 O Street in South Boston.

Sep 12

Boston Public Library’s Fall Local and Family History Series underway

The fall talks explore the rich history of Boston and New England.

Sep 12

Boston Public Library, UMass Boston to host 'I Emcee What You Did There'

The hip-hop event will take place in the Central Library’s Courtyard.

Sep 11

Free event September 15 to help youth looking for jobs

This event will provide young Bostonians with supplies and support for job searching, interviewing, and entering the job market.

Sep 11

Message from the commissioner: It’s back to school again in Boston

Kristen McCosh, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities, provides a weekly update on the work happening in her office.

Sep 10

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Staying simple and direct with emergency messages

It’s better to be prepared, and that’s never more true than in an emergency. The Digital Team is here to help.

Sep 7

Renovated BCYF Gallivan Community Center opens

The $3 million dollar, one-year renovation is a key part of Mayor Walsh's $50 million dollar FY19-FY23 Capital Plan investment in BCYF facilities.

Sep 7

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Courtney Sharpe joins Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture as director of cultural planning

As the Director of Cultural Planning, Courtney will be responsible for managing all arts and culture planning initiatives.

Sep 7

Demolition Delay application: 170 Cambridge Street, Allston

The application is to demolish two railyard structures at 170 Cambridge Street in Allston.

Sep 7

Boston Public Library's fall author talks and lectures underway

The author talk series runs through December in locations across the library system.

Sep 7

Join us in transforming Boston’s transportation system

We will be hiring 20 new positions at the Transportation Department in the coming months.

Sep 7

Open studios season kicks off in the City of Boston

It’s starting to feel like fall in the City of Boston, and in the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, that means one thing: Open Studios are right around the corner.

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