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Snow Shoveling Etiquette – Kindly Read + Share
“Excuse me, but that was my spot….” Are you annoyed by your neighbors’ winter habits? Do you have a neighbor who abuses his/her parking space [...]
Snow Shoveling Meet-Up in the Neighborhood – Find out where and when!
Bundle up, Bring a Shovel and a Friend, & Love Your Block! City staff and each of our neighborhood liaisons will be holding Love Your [...]
Charlestown House Tour Returns September 19 — Charlestown Preservation Society Now Looking for Homes to Feature
Mark your calendars, Charlestown! The Charlestown Preservation Society’s House Tour is officially returning on Saturday, September 19. This cherished biennial tradition gives neighbors and visitors [...]
Mayor Wu Declares a Snow Emergency, Parking Ban in Effect Sunday, February 22nd at 2pm
Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23. All municipal buildings will be closed on Monday. Residents are encouraged to stay home. If [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Delivers First Ever State of Schools Address
BOSTON – Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – This evening Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the first ever State of the Schools [...]
Yes, there were fireworks on Monday AND Tuesday night over Boston Harbor. Here’s the reason.
You ask. We answered. You’re not crazy. There was an elaborate fireworks display over Boston Harbor on Monday AND Tuesday [...]
Monument Square Landmark District Meeting and Boundary Walk
Be informed. Get involved. In July of 2022, the Boston Office of Historic Preservation received a petition to establish a [...]
New Housing Ordinance gives City “right of first refusal” in redeveloping municipal property into affordable housing
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These [...]
Water Main Break in Charlestown on Wednesday
Yikes! This is no way to start the day! Early on Wednesday morning, a water main break flooded First Ave [...]
Councilors Breadon, Louijenne, and Coletta Zapata exploring city-run grocery stores to keep food on the table
The City Council approved a hearing for Wednesday to examine the feasibility of publicly owned grocery stores to strengthen Boston’s [...]
Boston Housing Authority to Deploy Extrasense AI-Enhanced Cameras In Ongoing War on Rats
Over the next six months, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and Extrasense Technology Incorporated will pilot AI-enhanced rodent monitoring cameras at BHA properties in Brighton [...]
BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Larceny Investigation in Charlestown
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with an ongoing larceny investigation. The incident occurred at [...]
Taylor Swift/The Official Release Party of a Showgirl Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse hosts the ultimate Taylor Swift fan experience for the one-weekend-only big screen release of TAYLOR SWIFT/ THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL. Swifties [...]
Federal Government Shutdown – Here’s what you need to know
Well, here we go… At 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, the federal government officially shut down after Congress couldn’t get it together to pass [...]
MCCA Awards $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston Nonprofits
Boston – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced it has distributed $115,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 23 Boston-based nonprofits during its annual awards luncheon [...]
Boston Planning Department Public Meeting to Discuss Austin Street Lots Redevelopment
The Boston Planning Department will host a virtual community meeting to discuss the Austin Streets Lots Redevelopment on Wednesday, September 24th from 6pm-8pm. Description: The [...]