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Homepage | Boston.gov
Welcome to the official homepage for the City of Boston.
https://www.boston.gov/
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Homepage | Boston.gov
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Welcome to the official homepage for the City of Boston.
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  1. Boston.gov
  1. Thursday, November 3
  2. Common resources
  3. Latest news
  4. Featured videos
  5. BOS:311 service requests
  6. Stay Connected
  7. Upcoming Events
  8. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
  9. Boston City Council
  1. COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, and Flu Shots Now Available at Bolling Building
  2. City Green Programs Improve Roxbury Urban Wild
  3. City Archaeology Program to Study Enslaved History at the Loring Greenough House
  4. Traffic Advisory for Saturday, November 5 - Sunday, November 6, 2022
  1. Meet the Mayor
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  1. https://www.boston.gov/
  2. Home
  3. Guides to Boston
  4. Departments
  5. Public Notices
  6. Pay and apply
  7. Jobs and careers
  8. Events
  9. News
  10. Cemeteries
  11. Community centers
  12. Historic Districts
  13. Neighborhoods
  14. Parks and playgrounds
  15. The Mayor's Office
  16. City Clerk
  17. City Council
  18. Elections
  19. Boards and commissions
  20. City government overview
  21. https://www.boston.gov/
  22. Mayor Michelle Wu
  23. https://www.boston.gov/
  24. Pay and apply
  25. Public notices
  26. City Hall Operating Hours Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
  27. Trash and recycling Pickup is on a normal schedule.
  28. Street Cleaning Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  29. Parking meters Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
  30. Tow lot The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are availiable 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases
  31. COVID-19 Vaccine Information We have vaccine safety information, as well as a map and list of vaccination sites for eligible residents in Boston.
  32. COVID-19 Testing Sites We've partnered with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing.
  33. ADA Curb Ramp Requests
  34. Apply for a City Job
  35. Building Permits and Licenses
  36. Code Enforcement in Boston
  37. Get a Resident Parking Permit
  38. Find Affordable Housing
  39. Pay a Parking Ticket
  40. Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood
  41. bos_311_icon_black Report an Issue with 311
  42. 1 Guide: Voting in Boston
  43. 2 Guide: Trash and Recycling
  44. 3 Guide: Renting in Boston
  45. 4 Guide: Having a car in Boston
  46. https://www.boston.gov/javascript:void(0)
  47. Nov 3 Nov 3 COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, and Flu Shots Now Available at Bolling Building Boston Public Health Commission
  48. Nov 3 Nov 3 City Green Programs Improve Roxbury Urban Wild City Green Programs Improve Roxbury Urban Wild Parks and Recreation
  49. Nov 3 Nov 3 City Archaeology Program to Study Enslaved History at the Loring Greenough House Archaeology
  50. Nov 3 Nov 3 Traffic Advisory for Saturday, November 5 - Sunday, November 6, 2022 Traffic Advisory for Saturday, November 5 - Sunday, November 6, 2022 Transportation
  51. More City news
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  56. City Council Committee on Rules and Administration Meeting On Nov 4 Nov 4
  57. Mayor's Senior Advisory Council Meeting On Nov 4 Nov 4
  58. Franklin Park Maintenance Trust Fund Meeting On Nov 4 Nov 4
  59. Age Strong Virtual Class: Zumba On Nov 4 Nov 4
  60. Franklin Park Maintenance Trust On Nov 4 Nov 4
  61. Parks Fall Fitness: Virtual Chair Yoga class On Nov 4 Nov 4
  62. Budget Educational Workshops: Asian and Pacific Islander community On Nov 4 Nov 4
  63. City Hall On The Go Truck in South Boston with Council President Ed Flynn On Nov 4 Nov 4
  64. Parks Fall Fitness: Strength and Conditioning class On Nov 5 Nov 5
  65. Find more City events
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  67. Mayor's Office
  68. Learn about Mayor Wu
  69. https://www.boston.gov/javascript:void(0)
  70. City Council
  71. Ed Flynn City Council President; City Councilor, District 2
  72. Michael Flaherty City Councilor, At-Large
  73. Ruthzee Louijeune City Councilor, At-Large
  74. Julia Mejia City Councilor, At-Large
  75. Erin Murphy City Councilor, At-Large
  76. Gabriela Coletta City Councilor, District 1
  77. Frank Baker City Councilor, District 3
  78. Brian Worrell City Councilor, District 4
  79. Ricardo Arroyo City Councilor, District 5
  80. Kendra Lara City Councilor, District 6
  81. Tania Fernandes Anderson City Councilor, District 7
  82. Kenzie Bok City Councilor, District 8
  83. Liz Breadon City Councilor, District 9
  84. Privacy Policy
  85. Contact us
  86. Jobs and careers
  87. Alerts
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