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Oct 7

Demolition Delay application: 30 Glenham Street, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 30 Glenham Street in West Roxbury.

Oct 7

Demolition Delay application: 41 Bartlett Street, Charlestown

The application is to demolish the house at 41 Bartlett Street in Charlestown.

Oct 7

60 affordable homes preserved on Boston's historic North End waterfront

Multi-year effort ends with tenants, advocates, and owners celebrating new protections for existing and future residents at Mercantile Wharf.

Oct 7

Boston celebrates Energy Efficiency Day, now ranks second for energy efficiency

Boston celebrates Energy Efficiency Day and ranks second place for energy efficiency, according to ACEEE's national report that tracks cities on efforts to improve energy efficiency and increase...

Oct 6

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Improving digital accessibility

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

Oct 6

Boston Parks jack-o'-lantern templates available

Carve your pumpkin using a Boston Parks jack-o'-lantern pattern!

Oct 6

Demolition Delay application: 2 Oakland Street, Brighton

The application is to demolish the house at 2 Oakland Street in Brighton.

Oct 6

Demolition Delay application: 101 Carolina Avenue, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the house at 101 Carolina Avenue in Jamaica Plain.

Oct 5

CORI-friendly virtual job fair, career development workshop series announced

The job fair is hosted in partnership with MassHire Downtown Boston Career Center and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department.

Oct 5

Mayor files ordinance to equip residents with information on eviction rights, resources

The new ordinance will require constables to provide information on eviction help.

Oct 3

Resources for tenants at risk of eviction available ahead of lift on statewide eviction moratorium

Massachusetts statewide eviction moratorium is slated to end October 17

Oct 3

Flyer for 2021 Boston Cultural Council grants

Applications open for 2021 Boston Cultural Council organizational grants

Update: The deadline to apply for Boston Cultural Council organizational grants has been extended to December 14, 2020.

Oct 2

City of Boston Tree Canopy Assessment released

The report shows Boston's tree canopy remained stable from 2014 to 2019. Investments in trees on City property balanced the canopy loss on private property.

Oct 2

October 2020: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

We're encouraging residents to ensure their information is secure.

Oct 2

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

The Council adopted a resolution, offered by Councilors Mejia and Essaibi-George, recognizing October as Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Oct 2

City Council recognizes Deaf Awareness Week

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution, offered by Councilors Flynn and Edwards, recognizing International Week of the Deaf.

Oct 1

Boston Seniority magazine: Mayor's letter

From the Mayor's desk: Keeping Boston safe and strong.

Oct 1

Boston Seniority magazine: Mosquito bite prevention

The West Nile Virus risk level was raised from low to moderate in the City of Boston. We have information below on how to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses.

Oct 1

Boston Seniority magazine: Important numbers

Here are some important numbers to keep in mind if you're looking for help.

Oct 1

Parks Department unveils improvements to multiple playgrounds

The Parks Department invites you to explore four newly renovated playgrounds in Roxbury and Dorchester.

Sep 30

Orange Wall adjacent to plaza at Grove Hall municipal parking lot

Artists sought for Blue Hill Avenue (Grove Hall) mural

The Transportation Department is seeking artists for mural proposals for the wall at 457 Blue Hill Avenue, adjacent to the Grove Hall Plaza.

Sep 30

Next round of Boston Resiliency Fund grants announced

This round of funding represents $472,984 to 10 community organizations.

Sep 30

New fall and winter support available to restaurants

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the expansion of the Reopen Boston Fund to ensure restaurants in Boston are able to purchase necessary equipment for outdoor dining this fall and winter.

Sep 30

Next round of applications for Community Preservation Act funds announced

$25 million available to distribute to projects that build affordable housing, preserve historic sites or create open space and recreation

Sep 30

October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month

This month, we look at resources for kids and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Sep 30

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week in Boston

Fire Prevention Week will be observed in the City of Boston this year from October 4 to October 10.

Sep 29

Mayor Walsh delivers remarks to Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today delivered remarks to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce during their virtual Government Affairs Forum, laying out how his administration continues responding to the...