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Aug 11

August 2022: Latest Updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing

Read the latest updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing.

Aug 11

City Council Recognizes National Purple Heart Day

National Purple Heart Day, observed on August 7 every year, commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. It is a day when Americans remember and honor the...

Aug 11

City Council Condemns Union-Busting and Unfair Labor Practices of Starbucks Corporation

Last month, unionized workers of the Starbucks store near Boston University located at 874 Commonwealth Avenue in Brookline went on strike, exercising their rights to engage in concerted activity...

Aug 11

Celebrating National Community Health Center Week

August 7 - 13, 2022, marks the annual celebration of the National Community Health Center Week, honoring the extraordinary contributions our Community Health Centers provide to every community across...

Aug 11

Celebrating National Black Business Month

August is national Black Business Month! To celebrate, we are encouraging residents and visitors alike to support Black-owned businesses in the neighborhood.

Aug 11

Policy to Promote Diversity Within Private Development Projects in Boston

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors will vote on policy at tonight’s August meeting.

Aug 10

City of Boston Seeking Submissions for 2022 Fay Chandler Emerging Artist Exhibition and Awards

This is an annual celebration of Boston's visual arts community.

Aug 10

City of Boston Traffic Advisory for August 13 and 14, 2022

The India Day Parade will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The August Moon Festival and the Dominican Parade will take place on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Aug 10

Mayor Wu cut the ribbon at the official reopening of Mission Hill Playground

Mission Hill Playground Reopened

Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined residents on August 5 for the official reopening of Mission Hill Playground at 60 Smith Street. The playground renovation features a...

Aug 10

$1 Million Affordable Commercial Space Assistance Fund to Support Local Small Businesses

New funding will help make commercial rents more accessible in affordable housing properties across the City.

Aug 10

The football field at Harambee Park was dedicated in honor of Harry G. Wilson III and Dennis G. Wilson.

Harambee Park Football Field Named in Honor of Wilson Brothers

Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined members of the Wilson family and local youth sports advocates and players on August 6 for the dedication of the football field at Harambee Park in honor of...

Aug 8

City of Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2022 State Primary

Preparations include early voting, ballot drop box locations and 20 new voting precincts

Aug 8

Gaby Germanos Named Chief of Staff for the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet

The Equity and Inclusion Cabinet today announced that Gaby Germanos will serve as the Cabinet’s Chief of Staff. Germanos started on August 1st. “Gaby is a great addition to the cabinet. Her expertise...

Aug 8

Heat Emergency Extended Through Tuesday, 16 BCYF Cooling Centers Continue to Be Open

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu extended the previously announced heat emergency in the City of Boston through Tuesday, August 9, due to the upcoming weather forecasts.

Aug 8

Oliver Sellers-Garcia Appointed Boston Green New Deal Director

Oliver Sellers-Garcia comes to this role with extensive experience in urban and climate change planning.

Aug 7

Mayor Wu Extends Heat Emergency Through Monday, 16 BCYF Cooling Centers Continue to Be Open to All…

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu extended the previously announced heat emergency in the City of Boston through Monday, August 8 due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach into the...

Aug 5

22nd Annual GospelFest Concert Announced

GospelFest is New England’s largest Gospel music celebration and is free and open to all.

Aug 5

Aliza Wasserman Named Director of Food Justice

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Aliza Wasserman as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Food Justice (OFJ).

Aug 3

Mayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency, Opens 16 BCYF Cooling Centers to All Residents

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, August 4, through Sunday, August 7, due to the upcoming weather forecasts.

Aug 3

Open Streets Traffic Advisory for August 6, 2022

On Saturday, August 6, the second of three Open Streets Boston events will take place in Roxbury.

Aug 2

City of Boston Files Ordinance to Update Flag Raising Policy

Mayor Michelle Wu and members of the Boston City Council today announced the filing of an ordinance to update the City’s process for raising flags on City Hall Plaza. Under the new process, a City...

Aug 2

Mt. Calvary Holy Church / Congregation Shara Tfilo

Mt. Calvary / Shara Tfilo Campus Study Report

The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Mt. Calvary / Shara Tfilo Campus in Roxbury as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended...

Aug 2

Updates to Cybersecurity Pages

The Cybersecurity Interns for the summer of 2022 have been making updates!

Aug 2

Boston Public Health Commission Provides Update on City’s COVID-19 Trends

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) encourages vigilance as metrics remain elevated.

Aug 2

Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Mattapan

All units have three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, central AC, a fenced-in backyard, an unfinished basement, and off-street parking.

Aug 1

Margaret Van Scoy Appointed Neighborhood Liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, and…

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Margaret "Maggie" Van Scoy as the neighborhood liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, and Mission Hill for the Office of Neighborhood...

Aug 1

Preparing for the 2022-2023 School Year

This month, we share more resources for families preparing for the new school year.

Jul 29

Traffic Advisory in Boston for July 30 and 31, 2022

The Annual Run to Home Base taking place on Saturday, July 30, includes a 5K race and a 9K race. The annual Puerto Rican Parade will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022, starting at 1 p.m.

Jul 29

City of Boston Accepting Eligibility Forms for Community Preservation Funding

Nearly $39 million is available to distribute to projects that build affordable housing, preserve historic sites, or create open space and recreation.

Jul 29

Office of Black Male Advancement Awards Small Business Grants to 25 Community-Led Organizations

$100,000 to organizations providing critical support for Black men and boys

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