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Jun 22

Mayor Walsh Presents Energy Positive (E+) Green Building Award for Homes in Roxbury

Announces Request for Proposals for New E+ Homes in Dorchester

Jun 22

Grant to help Boston homeowners purchase, improve, and maintain their homes

The state grant awarded to the Boston Home Center is for foreclosure prevention in Boston.

Jun 22

Mayor Walsh launches Boston's first NeighborHUB

The City Hall to Go initiative will provide City services to residents in the neighborhood.

Jun 21

Mayor Walsh Celebrates St. Mary's Center New Supportive Housing Program; Welcomes New Families to…

$4m renovation creates supportive housing for homeless families

Jun 20

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Mayor Walsh announces archaeological survey at Old North Church

The dig will be led by the City of Boston's Archaeology Program, and City Archaeologist Joseph Bagley.

Jun 17

City of Boston launches cultural plan

The plan identifies five strategic goals and calls for a cultural shift in the way City government and the private sector approaches and prioritizes arts and culture.

Jun 16

City releases Age-Friendly Boston initiative report

The report outlines the strengths and weaknesses of growing older in Boston.

Jun 16

We’re bringing Hubway to East Boston!

Our New Balance Hubway expansion is taking us on a cruise across the harbor. By early fall, we expect to add 10 new stations in East Boston. To plan how Hubway can best serve East Boston, we’ll follow...

Jun 15

Imagine Boston 2030: What we heard from our street teams

This spring, our Street Team took to the streets, visiting every Boston neighborhood to talk to residents on their commutes, in their neighborhood coffee shop, and at their local library or community...

Jun 15

City of Boston Traffic Advisory/Adidas Boost Boston Games on Saturday, June 18, 2016

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Jun 14

Public invited to forum on disability issues, city accepting applications for Mayor's commission…

The nine-member commission appointed by Mayor Walsh will advise on policy and procedure.

Jun 14

Mayor Walsh Announces $25.1 Million Investment in Window and Door Replacements at 7 Boston Public…

Investment to continue improving learning environments for Boston public school students, faculty and staff

Jun 14

Public invited to forum on disability issues

The City is also accepting applications for the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

Jun 14

First major milestone completed for Climate Ready Boston

A team of scientists from across the state released updated climate projections for the City of Boston.

Jun 13

June 1, 2016 - Boston expands bike share to East Boston

Ten new Balance Hubway Stations will be created in the neighborhood this year.

Jun 13

Mayor Walsh Announces Nearly $5M in Additional Funding for BPS Budget

$1.032B BPS budget represents $18.2M increase from FY16

Jun 10

Dorothy Curran Wednesday night concerts return July 13

The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series returns from July 13 through August 24 for another great season of outdoor music to entertain music fans of all ages on City Hall Plaza with funk and...

Jun 10

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Mayor Walsh Announces Winning Projects of Youth-Focused Participatory Budget Vote

Third Year of Youth Participation Serves as a National Model

Jun 9

Mayor Walsh announces Huntington Theatre Company Partnership

The agreement will allow Huntington to stay in BU Theatre and expand programming, partnerships and opportunities for Boston's young people.

Jun 7

Frog Pond spray pool reopens June 24

Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and The Skating Club of Boston president Joe Blount are pleased to welcome children and guests to kick off the 2016 summer season as the Boston Common Frog Pond...

Jun 7

Mayor Walsh, Secretary Kerry Announce Boston Will Host 2017 US-China Climate Leaders Summit

BEIJING, CHINA - Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to announce that Boston will host the 2017 U.S. - China Climate Leaders Summit. The Mayor...

Jun 2

Mayor Walsh to speak in China on Climate Change

Mayor Walsh will join a delegation of 20 U.S. cities that will attend the Summit.

Jun 2

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Imagine Boston 2030: Residents share ways to invest in infrastructure, open space, and culture

We're examining some of the ideas Bostonians have shared that address our fourth goal: invest in infrastructure, open space and culture.

Jun 2

Donna Summer Roller Disco Party returns to City Hall Plaza on June 17

The third annual celebration of summer is free and open to the public.

Jun 1

Read Your Way to Fenway summer essay contest begins at Boston Public Library

Youth ages 5-17 are eligible to win tickets to a Red Sox game.

Jun 1

Mayor Walsh announces three new carbon cup participants

AvalonBay Communities, Sheraton Boston Hotel and Vertex Pharmaceuticals join Greenovate Boston's Mayor's Carbon Cup.

Jun 1

Boston.gov... so hot right now

It may be obvious to anyone who’s visited CityofBoston.gov over the past 20 years, but the City’s digital platforms lack a style guide.

May 27

City of Boston in partnership with Mass Poetry unveils "Raining Poetry"

The new public art installations reveal invisible poetry when it rains.

May 26

City of Boston launches Cyber Security Awareness and Training program for all city employees

The City of Boston's Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) today announced its Cyber Security Awareness and Training program for all City employees. The new program cements Boston's...

May 26

Boston Public Library's Concerts in the Courtyard return to Central Library in Copley Square

Boston Public Library’s free Concerts in the Courtyard ( www.bpl.org/concerts) series returns June 1 and runs through August 31, featuring a variety of artists and musical genres in the library’s...

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