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Aug 24

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Attention all Imagine Boston 2030 bookworms!

We thought it would be fun to develop a reading list of books that help us think about cities, and explore, celebrate, and imagine Boston.

Aug 24

Boston Creates: implementation in action

Just over sixty days ago, we launched the Boston Creates Cultural Plan. We quickly moved from planning to implementation and we haven’t looked back.

Aug 22

Mini Grant Program to support City's My Brother's Keeper Initiative

The City's New Director of My Brother's Keeper, Conan Harris, is tasked with leading the initiative.

Aug 22

Boston Traffic Advisory for August 25 - August 29

St. Anthony - St. Lucy Feast and Caribbean Carnival will impact traffic and parking in the city

Aug 18

Join our Imagine Boston 2030 Engagement Team!

We’re launching a street team this fall and we need your help to make it happen!

Aug 18

Traffic Advisory for Thursday - Sunday, August 18 - 21, 2016

Fisherman's Feast in the North End, concerts at Fenway Park, and other weekend events.

Aug 17

Mayor Walsh launches open source CityScore toolkit, highlights improvements to City services

The open source toolkit will allow other cities and organizations to implement their own version of CityScore ®.

Aug 17

Applications now available for Seniors Save Heating System Replacement Program

Mayor Walsh is reminding seniors it's not too early to prepare for cold weather.

Aug 16

Request for Proposal opened for Hyde Square public art project

Mayor Walsh is calling on artists and residents to submit their proposals for the public art project in Jamaica Plain.

Aug 16

Mayor Walsh Appoints Lydia Edwards to Head Office of Housing Stability

East Boston resident will lead new office to help tenants remain stable and housed

Aug 16

Mayor Walsh celebrates first of 20 New Hubway Stations planned for 2016

Hubway will add ten new stations in Roxbury and Dorchester, and ten more in East Boston this year.

Aug 15

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Imagine Boston 2030: Which emerging ideas do Bostonians like most?

Since September 2015, the Imagine Boston team has heard a ton of great ideas from Bostonians about how the future of the city can be one where residents of all neighborhoods, races and incomes can...

Aug 15

Mayor Walsh Announces New Emergency Notification System for the City of Boston

New emergency management system will allow residents to receive notifications via phone, text or email in four languages

Aug 12

If we build it, will they come?

Part of our mission in Innovation and Technology is connecting residents with the information they need in simple and easy-to-access ways.

Aug 12

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Mayor Walsh Announces Morgan Jaffe as Station Manager for New Community Radio Station

Duties will include overseeing the day-to-day operation and administration of the WBCA 102.9 FM radio station

Aug 12

Boston pursuing 25 mph speed limit

Pending approval from the City Council, the new default speed limit is expected to take effect on January 1, 2017.

Aug 11

Mayor Walsh Issues Statement on Speed Limits in Boston

BOSTON - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today issued the following statement relative to lowering the default speed limit in Boston: "I am pleased that H. 4565, An Act modernizing municipal finance and...

Aug 10

Mayor Walsh Declares Heat Emergency Effective Thursday Through Saturday

BOSTON - Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - With temperatures expected to reach or exceed 90 degrees for the next several days, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today declared a heat emergency in Boston effective...

Aug 9

Boston Traffic Advisory for August 11 - August 14

Madonna Della Cava Feast, Dominican Parade, August Moon Festival and other weekend events that will impact traffic and parking

Aug 5

Mayor Walsh Appoints Special Advisor on Homelessness

Laila Bernstein will build on City's successes; Scale up plans to end chronic homelessness

Aug 4

Mayor Walsh Launches Boston Artist Opportunity Fund

BOSTON - Thursday, August 4, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of The Opportunity Fund, a pilot grant program designed to support individual artists in activities that help them...

Aug 3

Mayor Walsh Files Ordinance to Establish Restaurant Grading System

BOSTON - Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today filed an ordinance to establish a restaurant and food truck letter grading system to protect consumers and provide them with...

Aug 2

Boston Traffic Advisory for August 5 - 7

Celebrate car-free Open Newbury Street this Sunday!

Aug 2

Roxbury Resident Parking Program Expanding to Norfolk Street

Residents encouraged to obtain Roxbury resident parking permit to park legally on Norfolk Street.

Aug 1

Mayor Walsh Announces Call for Submission for Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition

BOSTON - Monday, August 1, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a call for submissions for the second annual Fay Chandler EMERGING Art Exhibition, a celebration of the Boston visual arts...

Jul 29

Mayor Walsh Outlines Changes to Strengthen Oversight and Safety at BCYF Drop-In Programs

BOSTON - Friday, July 29, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) to announce that all BCYF drop-in programs will follow rigorous new standards in an...