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Jan 9

Mayor Walsh announces first nine Olympic community meetings

The City will host first nine meetings beginning Jan. 27 to discuss proposed venue plans; Boston 2024 citizens group meets Jan. 21.

Jan 8

Statement from Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on the USOC decision

"It is an exceptional honor for Boston to be chosen as the U.S.representative in the running for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This selection is in recognition of our city's talent, diversity...

Jan 7

Expanded registry operations effective today

This builds on Mayor Walsh's commitment to make City Hall more convenient for the people of Boston.

Jan 7

Mayor Walsh's ONEin3 Council now accepting applications

The council serves as a direct link between City Hall and Boston's millennial population.

Jan 6

Mayor Walsh: Boston is thriving, healthy, and innovative

A new video highlights some of the first year of accomplishments of Walsh Administration.

Jan 6

Greenovate Boston 2014 Climate Action Plan launch celebration with special guest Guster announced

January 15 will be declared Guster Day in Boston.

Jan 5

Laura Oggeri appointed as Chief Communications Officer for City of Boston

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that he has selected Laura Oggeri as the City of Boston’s Chief Communications Officer. Oggeri joined the City as Deputy Chief of Operations in November. "I'm...

Jan 5

Boston Public Library Presidential Search Committee Announces Additional Public Listening Sessions

The sessions on January 21,February 1, and February 11, will be an opportunity for the community to share their thoughts on the qualities the next leader of the Boston Public Library (BPL) should have...

Jan 5

Mayor Walsh welcomes local organic coffee cart vendor to City Hall

Boston Brewin Coffee Company will enliven and activate the important civic space.

Jan 5

City of Boston files legal action against Massachusetts Gaming Commission

It seeks the confirmation of host community status.

Jan 3

Statement by the Mayor Martin J. Walsh on the passing of U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke

"Today the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mourn together a great American in U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke. "He dedicated his life to this nation, and we all share a deep pride...

Dec 30

Mayor Walsh Appoints Regina Robinson to Boston School Committee

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Regina Robinson to the Boston School Committee, the governing body of the Boston Public Schools. Robinson is currently the Dean of Student...

Dec 26

"L Street Brownies" to Swim Again New Year's Day

One of Boston’s oldest traditions continues on Thursday, January 1st, as an estimated 600 swimmers plunge into Boston Harbor for the annual “L Street Brownies New Year’s Day Swim.” Hosted by the BCYF...

Dec 26

Mayor Walsh, Boston Public Schools, Boston Teachers Union Negotiate Plan to Expand School Day by 40…

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that, with Boston Public Schools (BPS) and the Boston Teacher’s Union (BTU), he has negotiated a proposal to permanently add 40 minutes of learning time to the...

Dec 23

Mayor Walsh celebrates winners of the annual 'Deck the Windows' contest

The owners of two restaurants and a hair salon were the winners of the City of Boston’s 2014 “Deck the Windows” contest.

Dec 23

Mayor Walsh Unveils New Online Permit Tools

Following through on his commitment in the Chamber of Commerce speech, Mayor Martin J. Walsh has unveiled a new online permit tracking tool, and has launched online applications for a number of Boston...

Dec 22

Mayor Walsh Signs Ordinance Extending Tenant Protections

Delivering on a commitment of the Walsh Administration’s housing plan, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that he has signed an ordinance, offered in the City Council by Councilor Josh Zakim, which...

Dec 22

Boston Public Library's Local & Family History Series Begins January 14

Boston Public Library's Local & Family History Lecture Series begins in January, sharing information about the history of Boston and its diverse neighborhoods, as well as tips and guides for those...

Dec 19

Roxbury Innovation Center Operator Selected

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston has selected The Venture Café Foundation to operate the Roxbury Innovation Center in the new Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Dudley...

Dec 18

Mayor Walsh Makes $20 Million Available

Fulfilling a pledge to make more funding available for affordable housing, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City is making $20 million of funding available through a competitive process...

Dec 18

Mayor Walsh Announces Details and Members of Task Force on Individual Homelessness

On Thanksgiving, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the formation of the Mayor's Task Force on Individual Homelessness, a group charged with examining Boston’s current shelter system and available...

Dec 17

Mayor Walsh Announces Boston's New Poet Laureate

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Danielle Legros Georges, a lifelong writer and current faculty member at Lesley University, will be Boston’s next Poet Laureate. Legros Georges was selected...

Dec 17

North Bennet Street School Installs 50 kW Solar Array through Race to Solar Program

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Cambridge Mayor David P. Maher joined representatives of the Race to Solar program to cut the ribbon of the North Bennet Street School’s new 50 kW solar array. Race to...

Dec 16

21st Annual Mayor's Cup Youth Hockey Tournament Begins This Weekend

December is the month for some great Boston youth hockey action as the 2014 Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament kicks off this Saturday, December 20th. With support from Presenting Sponsor the Boston Bruins...

Dec 16

Parks Department Announces Roslindale Park Improvements

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be holding public meetings to discuss improvements to the playground at Roslindale’s Fallon Field planned to commence in 2015. “In an effort to plan...

Dec 15

Boston Receives $1.35 Million Innovation Team Grant

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Boston is one of 12 U.S. cities selected to participate in the $45 million expansion of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Innovation Teams program. The $1.35 million...

Dec 15

Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture Features Exhibit of Children of the World | Boston in The Mayor's…

The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture will feature an exhibition of “Children of the World | Boston” by photographer Randi Freundlich ( http://www.randifreundlichphotography.com) in The Mayor’s...

Dec 15

New Zoning Board of Appeals Chair, Christine Araujo

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that Christine Araujo is the new Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals (BOA), which regulates appeals to the use and dimensional boundaries of privately...

Dec 15

Boston Public Library Reveals Top Titles of the Year

Boston Public Library shared its list of the ten most-borrowed titles of 2014. This year’s list features fiction titles in a variety of genres ranging from romance to mystery to science fiction...

Dec 11

Boston Drivers Reminded that Parking Meters are Free on Weekends through Christmas

Area drivers are reminded that there are still two weekends remaining to take advantage of the City of Boston’s holiday parking incentive. Two hours of free parking is allowed at all 8,000 metered...

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