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Jan 4

Mayor announces snow emergency, school closures for winter storm

The storm is expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow and strong winds.

Jan 3

Demolition Delay application: 11-19 Walley Street, East Boston

The application is to demolish an industrial structure at 11-19 Walley Street in East Boston.

Jan 3

Demolition Delay application: 449A-449 W. Broadway, South Boston

The application is to demolish a single-story commercial structure at 449A-449 W. Broadway in South Boston.

Jan 3

Demolition Delay application: 34 Dix Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 34 Dix Street in Dorchester.

Jan 3

Boston Retirement Board seeking fifth member

The Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board (BRB) are looking for someone to fill the position for a three-year term starting on January 15, 2018.

Jan 2

Some cybersecurity resolutions for 2018

If 2017 is anything to go by, some of your 2018 resolutions should definitely be about making yourself more cyber secure!

Jan 1

Mayor Walsh sworn in to serve second term

The Walsh administration plans to prioritize middle-class growth and accessibility over the next four years.

Jan 1

2018 Inauguration speech of Mayor Martin J. Walsh

The inauguration and the administration of the oath of office to the members of the City Council took place on January 1 with Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., presiding.

Jan 1

Mayor Walsh announces creation of Boston's Way Home Fund

The fund will raise $10 million to create 200 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.

Dec 29

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, December 31, 2017, and January, 1, 2018

First Night and Mayoral Inauguration

Dec 29

City achieves record-breaking housing production in 2017

More than 1,000 units of income restricted housing permitted in 2017

Dec 27

Faneuil Hall to temporarily close for renovations

Faneuil Hall will close on December 31 at 6 p.m. and reopen in the spring of 2018.

Dec 27

Demolition Delay Application: 252-254 and 256-258 Huntington Ave, Fenway

The application is to demolish buildings at 252-254 Huntington Avenue and 256-258 Huntington Avenue in Boston.

Dec 27

Tips for residents ahead of bitterly cold weather

We have tips and guidelines in advance of this week's forecast of bitterly cold weather.

Dec 22

How to prepay your 2018 third-quarter property taxes

We have information in the wake of the recent federal tax bill.

Dec 21

Roslindale bus lane pilot program planned for the spring

The exclusive bus lane will be on Washington Street from Roslindale Village to Forest Hills Station.

Dec 20

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Mayor breaks ground on Innovation Square, welcomes Mass Innovation Labs

iSQ is a research and development life science campus that will feature 375,000 square feet of rentable space.

Dec 20

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Changes coming to 527 CMR 1.00 and 780 CMR 9th edition

On January 1, 2018, the changes to 527 CMR 1.00 and 780 CMR 9th edition will be effective and implemented by the Boston Fire Department.

Dec 19

City of Boston expands post-overdose response team

Recently-awarded funds will be used to improve coordination between agencies, expand the team's hours, and monitor the program's effectiveness.

Dec 19

Demolition Delay application: 75 G Street, South Boston

The application is to demolish a single-story commercial structure and stable at 75 G Street in South Boston.

Dec 19

Buy Nothing Jamaica Plain: bones, bug bling, and beautiful community

Buy Nothing groups across Boston model reuse and generosity, building relationships while they reduce waste.

Dec 19

Notes from the Archives: The 1966 Christmas Package Project

In 1966, Boston Mayor John Collins spearheaded an effort to send holiday packages to servicemen in Vietnam.

Dec 19

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Digital Team projects you might have missed in 2017

We wanted to highlight some lesser-known projects that deserve your attention.

Dec 18

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Call for Artists announced for MLK and Coretta Scott King memorial

The City released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an artist to create the memorial dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston.