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The City has secured 334 dedicated beds at various locations to facilitate social distancing and reduce the further spread of COVID-19.
We'll be updating this page with information regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Review Process.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today proposed his Administration's recommended $3.65 billion Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) operating budget and $3 billion Fiscal Year 2021-2025 (FY21-FY25) Capital Plan, building on...
The Boston Election Department will remain open to the public during normal business hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., only on Tuesdays and Fridays. In-person meetings are by appointment only.
Effective May 29, 2021: The mask order in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been rescinded.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston has extended the due date for property tax bills in Boston until June 1 to give residents more flexibility during the ongoing public health...
The Boston Resiliency Fund already distributed $5.4 million in emergency grants to eight organizations on March 25, 2020.
Each of the grantees focus on helping Boston individuals and families disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced strict new measures for social and physical distancing for residents in the City of Boston, in an effort to curb the anticipated peak of COVID-19 in the coming...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture today announced five artists have been selected for the fourth year of Boston Artists-in-Residence (AIR) .
Recipients will have to demonstrate financial need, such as loss of income.
What characteristics do you think of when you hear the word "slum"? Deteriorated infrastructure? Closely packed?
Between 1983 and 2015, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposed a lifetime ban on blood donations on men who have sex with men (MSM), and in 2015 revised its policy to a twelve...
COVID-19 continues to affect hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and this week, the Council voted to adopt a resolution offered by Councilor Flynn, urging insurance carriers to provide...
You can find a list of Licensing Board advisories below related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and new advisories from 2022 and 2023.
After several discussions on proposed amendments, the Council voted to adopt a resolution filed last week by Councilor Arroyo, urging a moratorium on rent, mortgages, evictions and foreclosures in...
New resources have been created to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 receive immediate capital relief and navigate the evolving financial assistance landscape.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Boston Collecting Division will be operating under the following guidelines.
A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community
This month, we are sharing a list of articles and resources to help cope with the crisis.
A new partnership will substantially reduce homelessness and prevent displacement among Boston Public Schools students.
The application is to demolish the structure at 1854 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a comprehensive plan for individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of Boston during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency.
We hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health. Given the current public health emergency, we find it necessary to update you on the impact at the City Clerk’s Office.
The Fund will award $5.4 million in emergency grants to eight organizations that provide food access and healthcare system support for Boston residents.
In the 1950s, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) announced plans to "redevelop" the West End, a working-class, largely immigrant neighborhood. The BHA described the West End, a primarily residential...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt three resolutions put forth by Councilor Mejia, supporting uninsured undocumented immigrants, small businesses and workers in the City of...
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced new resources available for small businesses in Boston impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Due to the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced he is affirmatively extending the City of Boston's order to pause non-essential...
