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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.

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of the Honorable Marie St. Fleur, Boston's preserver of Coretta Scott and Martin Luther King's Legacy!

In January of 1846, the Hayden family moved to Boston. The Haydens became key leaders in Boston's African American and abolitionist communities. Their Beacon Hill Home served as a stop on the...

Mayor Walsh today announced the appointment of Kate Bennett as Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority.

In January 1870, Boston annexed the Town of Dorchester. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Dorchester joining Boston, we're highlighting some of our favorite Dorchester records!

After more than two years of work, you can order City of Boston birth, marriage, and death certificates online.

A 50-foot tall tank ruptured, sending 2.3 million gallons of molasses rushing through the neighborhood.

In January 2019, Mayor Walsh announced four legislative packages the City of Boston will be submitting to the Massachusetts Legislature: Housing Security and Economic Mobility, Environment and...

Program aimed to make Boston's public spaces more fun and inviting during the winter.

The application is to demolish a single-family house at 121 Addison Street in East Boston.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh recently joined the City of Boston Scholarship Committee in awarding 30 Boston students $2,500 scholarships to help fund their higher education. Over 120 students currently...

On this day in 1962, a panel of judges announced the winning design for Boston’s New City Hall.

The Boston City Council has announced the application process for individuals to apply to be a nominee for the Civilian Review Board.

The Boston City Council has announced the application process for individuals to apply to be a nominee for the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel.

This is the second round of funding to support local organizations working to provide opportunities and mentorship to young men of color.

The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August. Performers include Berklee College of Music faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.

The new “Hot Work Safety Certification” program is available on the National Fire Protection Association website.

Boston Public Library is updating the range of technology it offers to library users citywide. Taking place now through the end of the calendar year is a series of upgrades to the technologies used by...

Trio of vibrant new murals by local, national, and international artists pay tribute to Roxbury, the historic beauty of Malcolm X Park, and the lasting impact of Malcolm X.

City adjusting veteran property tax exemption with increased cost of living; launching second round of mini-grants for local veteran organizations

Mayor Michelle Wu and City officials announced winter preparations currently underway in the City of Boston and resources available to residents and those who are most at risk including older...

Progress Report: Charlestown, an interactive storymap, was recently released to share progress the City has made in the neighborhood. Read about three of the projects featured in the report.

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