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Jun 12

Mayor Walsh at a recent City Hall press conference

Mayor Walsh declares racism a public health crisis

The Mayor also announced the reallocation of police overtime funds and a new community-based Task Force.

Jun 12

City Council to discuss MBTA's protection of free movement and peaceful assembly

This week the Council voted 11-2 on a resolution offered by Councilors Wu, Mejia and Bok, urging the MBTA to protect free movement and peaceful assembly with reliable public transit access during...

Jun 12

June is LGBTQIA Pride Month

The Council went on record this week, adopting a resolution recognizing and celebrating June 2020 as “LGBTQIA Pride Month,” supporting and affirming the rights, freedoms and equal treatment of LGBTQIA...

Jun 11

Boston Public Library launches 'BPL to Go'

As of June 22, the program will allow patrons to “order” items from the library by placing a hold on them, then safely pick them up from select branches.

Jun 10

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Temporary outdoor seating accessibility

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

Jun 10

Be Connected: Stories from our employees at Age Strong

Each week, we will share updates, quotes and photos of the inspiring work that our employees are doing in service to our City.

Jun 10

Be Connected: Stories from our employees in Property Management

Each week, we will share updates, quotes, and photos of the inspiring work that our employees are doing in service to our City.

Jun 10

Be Connected: Stories from our employees at the McKay School

Each week, we will share updates, quotes and photos of the inspiring work that our employees are doing in service to our City.

Jun 10

Be Connected: Stories from our employees at BCYF

Each week, we will share updates, quotes and photos of the inspiring work that our employees are doing in service to our City.

Jun 10

Be Connected: Stories from our employees at Registry

Each week, we will share updates, quotes and photos of the inspiring work that our employees are doing in service to our City.

Jun 10

$2.4 million in Neighborhood Jobs Trust funds to aid emergency workforce support, tech training

Distributed funds will address the needs of Boston's workforce impacted by COVID-19.

Jun 10

City of Boston increasing outdoor seating for restaurants

The City has received close to 500 requests for temporary extension onto outdoor space, and already more than 200 businesses have received full or conditional approval to expand their outdoor space to...

Jun 10

Demolition Delay application: 69 Cummins Highway, Roslindale

The application is to demolish the structure at 69 Cummins Highway in Roslindale.

Jun 10

Virtual BCYF Curley Community Center renovations meeting to be held June 18

Virtual community meeting will update on proposed design.

Jun 10

Artists announced for the 2020 Public Space Invitational

Civic design competition aims to bring a slice of Boston’s green spaces to homes this summer.

Jun 10

Demolition Delay application: 6 Alaric Terrace, West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 6 Alaric Terrace in West Roxbury.

Jun 9

New COVID-19 testing pop-up site coming to Roxbury

Residents who have recently participated in large gatherings are encouraged to get tested.

Jun 8

Funding bolstered for youth summer jobs program

The City of Boston will add $4.1 million in funding to provide 8,000 youth jobs and engagement opportunities this summer.

Jun 7

A letter to the artists of Boston

We stand in support of our black communities, in support of justice, and in support of anti-racist policies.

Jun 5

City Council supports Black Lives Matter

Recent news stories detailing the murder of unarmed people of color have sparked outrage and protests across the country.

Jun 5

City of Boston to raise Pride flag in virtual ceremony

Boston Pride and the City of Boston will today raise the Pride Flag in a virtual ceremony to kick of Pride Month.

Jun 5

SPARK Boston 2020 Impact Award Winners

Mayor Walsh and SPARK Boston honor exceptional young adult residents making a positive impact in our city

Jun 5

June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month

On June 5, 2006, President George W. Bush issued a presidential proclamation designating June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Jun 5

City Council supports essential workers who may contract COVID-19 while on frontlines

The Massachusetts State Legislature is currently considering multiple bills addressing the occupational presumption of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. This week, the Council voted to adopt a...