This week, the Council approved an order to accept and utilize a donation of a set of lockers, three bookshelves, and a desk – valued at $1,800 – donated by The Winsor School. These items will be used to enhance the facilities at the Mattahunt Community …
I. Introduction Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee, on behalf of the City of Boston, I am grateful for this opportunity to share with our federal partners the work that we have done on the local level to make Boston the …
Boston's Parks and Recreations will host the first annual Duck Boat Pull, an event that benefits youth sports programming! The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the first annual Duck Boat Pull, set to take place on Saturday …
Progress Report: Mattapan, an interactive storymap, was recently updated to share progress the City has made in the neighborhood. Read about four of the projects featured in the report. PLAN: Mattapan was published in May 2023 following almost five years …
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The Age Strong Commission and the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) are collaborating to ensure that Boston's older residents can find out if they are eligible for tax-exemptions, tax deferrals, and other potential savings like the Senior Circuit …
This month, we take a look at organizations promoting resources for those with physical and mental disabilities. People with developmental disabilities, a broad category that includes many conditions outlined by the CDC, often face unique challenges. …
This week, Councilor Flynn offered a resolution to denounce the recent layoffs to personnel and services at the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Over the past two weeks, as part of a federal initiative to reduce the workforce, more than 1,000 VA …
This week, Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Fitzgerald offered a resolution to denounce funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in both Boston and Massachusetts. The NIH plays a crucial role in funding medical and public health research that …
This March, the City of Boston proudly celebrates Irish-American Heritage Month, honoring the significant contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants to our city's growth and development. Over the past two centuries, Irish Americans have …
On February 27th, the City Council commemorated the Independence Day of the Dominican Republic, marking the establishment of a sovereign nation and the beginning of a rich history of resilience, culture, and self-determination. This day holds great …
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) today announced the start of Youth Lead the Change (YLC) voting for all youth ages 14-25 who live, work, or attend school in Boston. The annual citywide youth vote will determine …
Since its launch in 2017, the Parent Mentor Program (PMP) has become a cornerstone of community engagement and student support in Boston Public Schools (BPS). By fostering strong partnerships among parents, teachers, and school administrators, the program …
The Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, as it is familiarly known, originated in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. This federal law, among other provisions, amended the Housing Act of 1937 (created during the Great Depression …
Intergenerational Black History Month celebration of music, dance and spoken word, while recognizing the importance of labor in the Black experience Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston will host “Lift Every Voice,” a family-friendly …
Clinics running now through March to support older adults in saving money on this year’s property taxes by accessing existing resources. Mayor Wu and the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission is hosting a series of in-person Property Tax Application …
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Emergency Preparedness Chief Adrian Jordan, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, and public safety officials shared Boston’s preparations for extreme weather events, including efforts to lower risks …
The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of 318 Metropolitan Avenue in Roslindale as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended. 318 Metropolitan Avenue is a particularly fine example of the …
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a cold weather advisory ahead of the bitterly cold temperatures forecast for this evening, Tuesday, February 18, into Wednesday, February 19, 2025. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the forecast for Boston …
The newly approved development projects represent approximately 295,003 square feet (SF), will create 226 new residential units, including 91 units that are designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 258 construction jobs and 11 permanent …
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