Latest City of Boston news

We also created an RSS feed for City of Boston news.

Filter

Author

Aug 23

Dearborn STEM 6-12 Early College Academy opens

City of Boston, BPS unveil highly modern innovative learning facility to community.

Aug 23

Image for our maps now take up your whole screen

Building better maps for Boston.gov

We've made some big changes to our maps on the City of Boston's website.

Aug 23

Notes from the Archive: the High School of Practical Arts time capsule

Today, at 3:30 p.m., Mayor Walsh and Interim School Superintendent Laura Perille will open the new Dearborn STEM Academy on Greenville Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony. More than 100 years ago...

Aug 22

Next step taken toward implementation of Community Choice Aggregation

The move demonstrates the City's commitment to making renewable energy more accessible to Boston residents.

Aug 21

Image for read your way to fenway contest winners at the game

Read Your Way to Fenway winners celebrate at August 19 Red Sox game

Boston Public Library and its young readers celebrated summer at Fenway Park with the conclusion of the 23 nd annual Read Your Way to Fenway reading contest.

Aug 20

Demolition Delay application: 445-447 Western Avenue, Allston

The application is to demolish a two-family dwelling at 445-447 Western Avenue in Allston.

Aug 20

Demolition Delay application: 38 Armandine Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a dwelling and garage at 38 Armandine Street in Dorchester.

Aug 17

Message from the commissioner: Accessibility Priority Survey completed

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

Aug 17

ParkARTS watercolor workshops return in September

Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular fall series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the month of September at...

Aug 16

TRaffic Advisory for August 16 through August 19, 2018

Special events taking place from Thursday, August 16, through Sunday, August 19, will impact traffic and parking on streets in the City of Boston. People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities...

Aug 15

Bluebikes expanding in the City of Boston

Fifty stations will be added in 2018, with another 30+ stations to come in 2019.

Aug 14

Boston Public Library reaches goal of reading one million minutes this summer

Boston readers read 1.6 million minutes so far this summer, surpassing the citywide goal.

Aug 13

Image for call for artists for public artwork at roxbury fire station

Call for artists for public art at new Roxbury fire station

We're putting out a Call to Artists for public artwork at a Roxbury fire station.

Aug 13

Call for Artists announced for public art at new Roxbury fire station

The Call to Artists is for the Percent for Art project the City of Boston is commissioning as part of the construction project.

Aug 9

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, August 9, through Sunday, August 12, 2018

Special events taking place Thursday, August 9, through Sunday, August 12, will impact traffic and parking on streets in the City of Boston. People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities are...

Aug 9

City launches Boston Design Academy

The Boston Design Academy (BDA) is a city-sponsored pilot designed to prepare Boston youth for careers in Boston's growing design economy.

Aug 9

Image for gardens billy bain community garden

2018 Garden Contest winners announced

The Mayor’s 2018 Garden Contest is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with a grand prize provided by JetBlue.

Aug 9

Demolition Delay application: 38R Minot St, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a two-family dwelling at 38R Minot Street in Dorchester.

Aug 9

Parking and traffic restrictions during 2018 student move-in

We have information about restricted streets in some of the busier parts of Boston.

Aug 8

Governor Baker signs bill repealing archaic Massachusetts laws

Last week, Governor Baker signed S. 2260, which repealed a number of archaic laws that targeted women.

Aug 8

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Herman, a West Highland Terrier mix

ADOPTED: Animal Care and Control was able to find a home for Herman. Thank you for your interest!

Aug 7

Demolition Delay application: 384-402 Boylston St.

The application is to demolish four contiguous buildings at 384-402 Boylston Street in Back Bay.

Aug 7

Message From the Commissioner: ADA day celebration marked progress, work ahead

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

Aug 7

Demolition Delay application: 116 School Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish a house and garage at 116 School Street in Jamaica Plain.

Aug 7

Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean women honored during Council meeting

During a Council meeting held on August 1, 2018, Councilors Janey, Pressley, Campbell and Edwards recognized and honored Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean women for their many significant...

Aug 7

Demolition Delay application: 9 O'Connell Road, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a garage at 9 O'Connell Road in Dorchester.

Aug 7

Demolition Delay application: 233 Hancock St, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a auto repair structure at 233 Hancock Street in Dorchester, MA.

Aug 6

Councilors thank first responders for their bravery

A two-alarm fire broke out at 31 Mercer Street in South Boston on June 26, 2018, around 8 p.m. Thanks to the quick response of approximately 60 members of the Boston Fire Department, the blaze was...