Demolition Application: 45 Dorset Street, Dorchester, Boston

Boston Landmarks Commission received a complete application to demolish the house at 45 Dorset Street in Dorchester.

Boston State Of The City 2021

Mayor Martin J. Walsh will deliver his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, January 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Thetford Evans Playground Reopened In Mattapan, City Of Boston

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods announced the latest in a series of park openings.

Demolition Delay Application: 14 Ennis Road, Jamaica Plain, Boston

The application is to demolish the two family house at 14 Ennis Road in Jamaica Plain.

A Look Back At 2020 For The Boston Mayor’s Office Of Arts And Culture

2020 was an extremely difficult year for Boston’s arts community as we faced significant setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Walsh Announces Recipients Of 2021 Youth Development Fund Grants In Boston

$1 million investment in youth and young adult violence prevention, doubling FY20 allocation for Fund.

Boston Resiliency Fund Awards Grants Totaling Over $780,000 To 39 Organizations

Since launching the Fund, more than $30 million has been distributed to 366 organizations.

Signing Of Police Accountability And Transparency Ordinance In Boston

Mayor Walsh is currently in the process of reviewing and implementing all of the additional recommendations.

Boston Public Library Wraps Up 2020

The BPL and Readers Services Department has published its annual list of the top borrowed titles of the year.

Boston Public Library Announces Reading Together: A Yearlong Challenge

The themes were chosen to broaden perspectives and connect readers across the city throughout the year.

Boston Public Library Extends Moratorium On Late Fines Until March 31, 2021

With this latest extension, any physical item returned before March 31st, 2021 will not incur late fines.

Boston Public Library Launches New BPL To Go Mobile App

'We hope this app provides greater access to our collections while we remain closed for in-person service.'

Looking For A Christmas Tree Near North End? Here's A Local Guide

Many local Christmas tree farms are taking COVID-19 precautions to ensure you and your family have a jolly holiday.

Completion Of Phase Two Of Overlook Terrace At Orient Heights In Boston

Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker marked the completion of Phase Two of Overlook Terrace at Orient Heights with virtual "ribbon cutting" event.

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh Signed Housing Stability Notification Act

The information contained in the document is intended to prevent an eviction by providing access to financial and legal resources.

Legends of Roxbury

Roxbury Community College Foundation Virtual Fundraiser

Boston Public Library Enacts Action Plan On Racial Equity

The Library also began working with YW Boston, consultants in leading organizations through change as they focus on diversity and equity.

November Is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month And National Caregiver Support Month

"This month, we look at resources for those suffering from Alzheimer’s, and the families that most often care for them."

Boston-Based SimpliSafe To Donate 250 Security Systems To Small Businesses

To learn more about the initiative, please visit simplisafe.com/boston-smallbiz.

Coronavirus Testing Pledge Announced For City Of Boston

A key part of stopping the spread of COVID-19 is testing, which is why Boston has expanded access to testing.

Plan Released To Protect Downtown, North End, And Dorchester From Climate Changes

City of Boston outlines strategies for a coastline built for recreation and resilience through public, private, and community collaboration.

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh Announces Good Neighbors Program Fulfills More Than 4500 Requests

Program created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has engaged nearly 1,000 volunteers to serve older, at-risk, residents.

Boston Mayor And BPHC Released Guidance On Celebrating Halloween

Health officials have advised that many traditional activities raise the risk of spreading viruses.

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh And Boston Public Library Announced Renovation Of Roxbury Branch

The branch has undergone a $17.2 million renovation that began in November 2017.

Compost Your Pumpkins After Halloween Season In Boston

Use the City’s compost options to dispose of your pumpkins and work towards a zero waste Boston.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near North End

Looking for a North End-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Applications For Rental Relief Fund Reopened In Boston

The City of Boston has made $5 million available to aid residents at risk of eviction, with up to $4,000 in rental assistance.

Storytelling In The Boston Artists-In-Residence Program

This year Victor Yang has been working with the Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative at the Boston Public Health Commission.

Mayor Wlash Announces Start Of WEBos Week 2020 In Boston

"I encourage business owners to take advantage of these opportunities, and thank all the organizations and participants."

A Message From Boston Commissioner McCosh: Exercise Your Right To Vote

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

City Of Boston Received Demolition Delay Application: 33 Romsey Street In Dorchester

The application is to demolish the structure at 33 Romsey Street in Dorchester.

City Of Boston Received Demolition Delay Application: 242 Baker Street In West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house and garage at 242 Baker Street in West Roxbury.

City Of Boston Received Demolition Delay Application: 1420 Boylston Street In Fenway

The application is to demolish the gas station and canopy at Boylston Street in Fenway.

City Of Boston Received Demolition Delay Application: 29 Romsey Street In Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house at 29 Romsey Street in Dorchester.

City Of Boston Received Demolition Delay Application: 240 Baker Street In West Roxbury

The application is to demolish the house at 240 Baker Street in West Roxbury.

City Of Boston Seeks Assistance Placing Historic Cravestones

"We’re looking for historians, researchers, and genealogists who may have records that indicate where the person was originally interred."

Boston Landmarks Commission Received Demolition Delay Application: 35-37 Freeport Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the office at 35-37 Freeport Street in Dorchester.

Here's what you can do during Dyslexia Awareness Month

The below article is a reflection written by Elizabeth Dello Russo Becker, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association

Best North End-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions North End-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Middle Passage Marker makes debut at Long Wharf

Boston’s “Port Marker” will be installed to formally honor and remember the Africans who died and those who survived the Middle Passage.