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Friday, March 14

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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.

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Trash and recycling

Pickup is on a normal schedule.

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Street Cleaning

Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.

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Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.

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Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

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Featured resources

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ADA Curb Ramp Requests

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Apply for a City Job

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Building Permits and Licenses

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City Property Information Search

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Get a Resident Parking Permit

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Mattress Recycling

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Order Birth Certificates Online

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Pay a Parking Ticket

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Pay Your Real Estate Taxes

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Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood

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Special Item / Bulk Item Trash Pickups

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Report an Issue with 311

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Community Aid Resources

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Guide:

Visiting Boston

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Trash and Recycling

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Getting around Boston

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Latest news

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Latest news

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Mar 14

Mar 14

### Boston Public Health Commission Announces New Board of Health Chair Appointment

Boston Public Health Commission

](https://www.boston.gov/news/boston-public-health-commission-announces-new-board-health-chair-appointment "https://www.boston.gov/news/boston-public-health-commission-announces-new-board-health-chair-appointment")

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Mar 13

Mar 13

### Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Unity Soccer Partners Announce White Stadium Advisory

Mayor's Office

](https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-michelle-wu-boston-unity-soccer-partners-announce-white-stadium-advisory-group-boost "https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-michelle-wu-boston-unity-soccer-partners-announce-white-stadium-advisory-group-boost")

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Mar 12

Mar 12

### Celebrating the Completion of Boston's Largest Permanent Supportive Housing

Mayor's Office

](https://www.boston.gov/news/celebrating-completion-bostons-largest-permanent-supportive-housing-project "https://www.boston.gov/news/celebrating-completion-bostons-largest-permanent-supportive-housing-project")

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Mar 12

Mar 12

### FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED: 120-122 Hancock Street Condominiums

Housing

](https://www.boston.gov/news/first-come-first-served-120-122-hancock-street-condominiums "https://www.boston.gov/news/first-come-first-served-120-122-hancock-street-condominiums")

[More City news](/news)

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Featured videos

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We Are Black Boston

Honoring the legacy, contributions, and presence of Black Bostonians.

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City of Boston YouTube Channel

Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.

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Boston City TV YouTube Channel

Boston City TV can also be viewed on your local cable TV provider: Xfinity 24, RCN 13, and Fios 962.

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BOS:311 service requests

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BOS:311

[All BOS:311 requests](https://311.boston.gov/) [Improper storage of trash barrels](http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24?topic=trash-storage) [Request a bulk item pickup](https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/special-collection-items#/special_item) [Request sidewalk repair](https://boston2-production.spotmobile.net/tickets/new?submission%5Bticket_type_code%5D=Public%20Works%20Department%3AHighway%20Maintenance%3ASidewalk%20Repair%20%28Make%20Safe%29) [Tree maintenance](http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24?topic=tree) [Report a pothole](https://boston2-production.spotmobile.net/tickets/new?submission%5Bticket_type_code%5D=Public%20Works%20Department%3AHighway%20Maintenance%3ARequest%20for%20Pothole%20Repair) [Report a parking violation](http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24?topic=parking-enforcement) [Report a missing or damaged street sign](https://311.boston.gov/tickets/new) [Report a streetlight outage](https://311.boston.gov/tickets/new)

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

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Charlestown Liaison Office Hours

On Mar 14

Mar 14

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/charlestown-liaison-office-hours "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/charlestown-liaison-office-hours")[

Community Iftar 2025

On Mar 14

Mar 14

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/community-iftar-2025 "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/community-iftar-2025")[

Parks Fitness: Latin Fusion HIIT class with Joanna

On Mar 14

Mar 14

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-latin-fusion-hiit-class-joanna "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-latin-fusion-hiit-class-joanna")[

Dog Licensing And Low-cost Rabies Clinic - West Roxbury

On Mar 15

Mar 15

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/dog-licensing-and-low-cost-rabies-clinic-west-roxbury "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/dog-licensing-and-low-cost-rabies-clinic-west-roxbury")[

Parks Fitness: Virtual Zumba class with Lena

On Mar 15

Mar 15

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-virtual-zumba-class-lena-0 "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-virtual-zumba-class-lena-0")[

BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee

On Mar 15

Mar 15

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/bcyf-citywide-spelling-bee-0 "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/bcyf-citywide-spelling-bee-0")[

Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT class with Jacqui

On Mar 16

Mar 16

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-virtual-hiit-class-jacqui "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-virtual-hiit-class-jacqui")[

Age Strong Chair Yoga

On Mar 17

Mar 17

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/age-strong-chair-yoga "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/age-strong-chair-yoga")[

Parks Fitness: Strength and Balance class with Jacqui

On Mar 17

Mar 17

](https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-strength-and-balance-class-jacqui "https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-strength-and-balance-class-jacqui")

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

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Contact: [Mayor's Office](/contact/mayors-office)

#### Meet the Mayor

Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston. She is a daughter of immigrants, Boston Public Schools mom to two boys, MBTA commuter, and fierce believer that we can solve our deepest challenges through building community. 

[Learn about Mayor Wu](/node/396)

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Boston City Council

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City Council

Contact: [City Council](/contact/city-council)

   [Ruthzee Louijeune

City Council President; City Councilor, At-Large](/departments/city-council/ruthzee-louijeune)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Henry Santana

City Councilor, At-Large](/departments/city-council/henry-santana)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Julia Mejia

City Councilor, At-Large](/departments/city-council/julia-mejia)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Erin J. Murphy

City Councilor, At-Large](/departments/city-council/erin-j-murphy)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Gabriela Coletta Zapata

City Councilor, District 1](/departments/city-council/gabriela-coletta-zapata)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Edward M. Flynn

City Councilor, District 2](/departments/city-council/edward-m-flynn)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [John FitzGerald

City Councilor, District 3](/departments/city-council/john-fitzgerald)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Brian J. Worrell

City Councilor, District 4](/departments/city-council/brian-j-worrell)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Enrique J. Pepén

City Councilor, District 5](/departments/city-council/enrique-j-pepen)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Benjamin J. Weber

City Councilor, District 6](/departments/city-council/benjamin-j-weber)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Tania Fernandes Anderson

City Councilor, District 7](/departments/city-council/tania-fernandes-anderson)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Sharon Durkan

City Councilor, District 8](/departments/city-council/sharon-durkan)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

   [Liz Breadon

City Councilor, District 9](/departments/city-council/liz-breadon)[Send an email to [email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

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