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Oct 20

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Exercise your right to vote

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

Oct 20

Applications for Rental Relief Fund reopened

The City of Boston has made $5 million available to aid residents at risk of eviction, with up to $4,000 in rental assistance.

Oct 19

Mayor Walsh announces start of WEBos week 2020, providing women entrepreneurs with resources for…

Over 20 free events, hosted in partnership with business groups and experts, focus on the theme of "Striving and Thriving" for Boston's women entrepreneurs and business owners

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 242 Baker Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house and garage at 242 Baker Street in West Roxbury.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 240 Baker Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 240 Baker Street in West Roxbury.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 29 Romsey Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 29 Romsey Street in Dorchester.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 33 Romsey Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 33 Romsey Street in Dorchester.

Oct 19

Demolition Delay application: 1420 Boylston Street, Fenway

The application is to demolish the gas station and canopy at Boylston Street in Fenway.

Oct 16

City seeks assistance placing historic gravestones

Information found on the stones and in historical sources provide clues, but no definitive answers.

Oct 15

Election dropboxes available now across the City of Boston

Voters registered in Boston can use dropboxes around the City to return vote-by-mail applications by October 28 and completed ballots by November 3.

Oct 15

Demolition Delay application: 1500 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton

The application is to demolish the structure at 1500 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.

Oct 15

Demolition Delay application: 1286-1288 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the store at 1286-1288 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester.

Oct 15

Demolition Delay application: 35-37 Freeport Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the office at 35-37 Freeport Street in Dorchester.

Oct 15

City of Boston Fall Drive-In Movie Series announced

The free, Halloween-inspired drive-in movie series is coming to the BCEC this October.

Oct 14

COVID-19 mobile testing site returns to East Boston; second site created in Roxbury

The second mobile site, in partnership with Whittier Street Health Center, will be at Nubian Square in Roxbury.

Oct 14

2021 Mayor's Pumpkin Carving Contest

Share photos of your jack-o'-lanterns with the Boston Parks Department and we will share our favorites on social media. Enter the contest for your chance to win a prize courtesy of the farm families...

Oct 14

A message from Commissioner McCosh: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

Oct 13

Mayor Walsh with members of the Boston Police Reform Task Force.

Final Boston Police Reform Task Force recommendations announced

Mayor Walsh today announced immediate next steps the City will be taking to enact the reforms, in keeping with the timelines outlined through the recommendations

Oct 13

City Council adopts resolution to observe October 15 as White Cane Safety Day

In 1931, the Lions Club began promoting the use of white canes for people who are visually impaired as a national identification program.

Oct 13

City Council Council recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness month

Last week, the City Council recognized the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month and reaffirmed their commitment to combating domestic violence, and supporting and seeking justice for...

Oct 13

Disabled American Veterans celebrate 100 Years

During last week’s City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution celebrating the centennial of Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Oct 13

City Council recognizes October as National Co-op Month

Last week, the Council recognized October 2020 as National Co-op Month in the City of Boston, encouraging all citizens to support or join community-based, democratic cooperatives.

Oct 10

Applications open for the 2021 Spark Boston Council

The SPARK Boston Council is made up of leaders to empower and support Boston's young adults.

Oct 9

City awarded grant for heat resilience planning study to protect against extreme heat due to…

The grant will fund the City's first heat resilience study, with a focus on our most vulnerable neighborhoods, for the projected increases in extreme heat due to climate change.

Oct 9

Mayor Walsh, Boston health leaders urge residents to get flu shot during COVID-19

The City of Boston is offering flu vaccine vouchers for the uninsured and underinsured.

Oct 9

City of Boston celebrates Native American cuisine, culture with Sioux chef Sean Sherman

The series, “Celebrating What Unites Us,” honors diverse cultures and promotes healthy living for older Bostonians through food.

Oct 7

Mayor proposes new renewable energy financing mechanism to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

Property Assessed Clean Energy provides commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings with a financing tool for renewable energy and efficiency upgrades.

Oct 7

Housing Stability Pledge for landlords aims to prevent evictions

Landlords who sign the pledge will commit to working with tenants to avoid evictions for unpaid rent due to loss of income during the COVID-19 public health crisis.