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Early voting continues through Friday of this week! To find out your voter status, register to vote or find your early voting location visit boston.gov/earlyvoting.

Some might look at our community and see a target—for immigration raids, federal funding cuts, or cynical billboards. We see a hub—of academic ambition, community leadership, championship athletics, artistic excellence, and connection.

Early Voting runs through Friday, October 30, 2026. Here are the locations for Tuesday, October 20, open until 8 p.m. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/early-voting

Mayor Michelle Wu’s Coffee Hour is coming to Brighton Common. Come join us to connect with City services and enjoy free coffee & donuts from @dunkindonutscoffee.bsky.social. Learn more about Coffee Hours at boston.gov/coffee-hours

Your sidewalk shouldn’t slow you down. If something’s cracked or unsafe, let us know through the 311 app. Reporting helps crews fix it faster so you and your neighbors can get around.

Mayor Wu's Coffee Hours are coming to BCYF Curley. Start your week off right alongside neighbors, connecting with City services, and enjoying free coffee + donuts from Dunkin'. Learn more about Coffee Hours at boston.gov/coffee-hours See you soon!

We are upgrading Boston's parking meters! Kevin Ruane from BTD's Meter Division introduces the new and improved parking meters we're installing. Learn more at boston.gov/meter-upgrades

All BPL locations will be closed on Sunday and Monday, September 6-7, in observance of Labor Day.

Have an old mattress? Don’t just toss it on the curb! Recycling mattresses is a state requirement, and you can schedule a free curbside pick-up for your mattress or box spring online at boston.gov/mattress. ♻️ Proper disposal = cleaner streets + a greener city.

On Saturday, August 29, the annual Caribbean Carnival will be held with 2 parades. The J'ouvert Parade begins at 6:00 a.m. and the Caribbean Carnival begins at 1:00 p.m. Towing will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday along the Carnival route. Check out the traffic advisory at boston.gov/transportation

Early Voting for the Tuesday, September 1, State Primary runs through Friday, August 28, 2026. Today, Monday, August 24, voters can vote at City Hall between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/vote-early

Early Voting for the Tuesday, September 1, State Primary runs through Friday, August 28, 2026. Today, Tuesday, August 25, voters have multiple options to vote early. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/vote-early

The State Primary Vote By Mail Application Deadline is today! Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5 PM Apply Now: boston.gov/vote-by-mail

Orange Line service will be suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay from August 20 - 30. Free and accessible shuttle buses will run between Oak Grove and North Station. Riders can use the Green Line between Copley/Back Bay and North Station. More info: boston.gov/mbta-shutdown or mbta.com/alerts

Tips to lessen your load while moving: ♻️: Schedule free a mattress or box spring pick up if you live in a building with 6 units or less. 🚚: Apply for a parking permit for your moving truck. 👀: keep eyes on the 311 App to report non-emergency issues directly from your phone.

We want to hear from you 🫵 Help the Office of Housing Stability to build an Eviction Prevention Action Plan that will work for you and your neighbors. The draft plan and summary are available now in multiple languages at boston.gov/eviction-plan. Open comment closes September 18.

Keep bike lanes and bus lanes clear. Choose a safe, legal parking spot to help keep Boston's streets safe and accessible for everyone — and avoid getting a ticket from BTD.

Massachusetts will restrict the sale of kratom products to protect young people and residents. We support the State's action, and we will do our part to ensure compliance in Boston and help people impacted by these products find the support they need. boston.gov/kratom

Did you know our Street Lighting Division has upgraded 4,738 lighting fixtures across Boston this year? These upgrades are improving lighting, increasing efficiency, and making neighborhoods brighter & safer. Shout-out to our dedicated Street Lighting team!

Our Street Lighting Division was busy in the South End & West End performing lighting upgrades, while also installing 8 new light poles on D Street in South Boston. 💡🛠️

We are excited to announce our upcoming five professional development trainings, completely free for Boston-area youth-serving professionals. Join us for: RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon!

The annual Puerto Rican Festival Parade will be held on Sunday, July 26 and will begin on Columbus Avenue at 12 p.m. Parking will be restricted, and road closures are in place along the parade route. Consider using the MBTA or Bluebikes for transportation instead of driving.

Hold up, registration for We the People Civic Summit 2026 is officially open! 🤩 Register now at boston.gov/civic-summit!  #CivicSummit #Boston #WeThePeople

Good morning, Eastie! ☕ Mayor Michelle Wu's Coffee Hours are coming to East Boston Memorial Park. Kick off your Monday with neighbors from across the community, connect with City services, and enjoy coffee and donuts from Dunkin' 🍩 #Boston #CoffeeHours #EastBoston #MayorsCoffeeHours

Break out your dancing shoes because the Tito Puente Latin Music Series continues TONIGHT with a performance by SBM 🎶💃 📆 Thursday, July 16 - 7:00 p.m. 📍 O'Day Playground, 75 W Newton Street, South End

Danielle Johnson, Director of the Office of Housing Stability, will facilitate a conversation on how the City works to keep residents in their homes and prevent displacement across our neighborhoods through the Eviction Prevention Action Plan. #CivicSummit2026 #Boston #Housing #WeThePeople

Dorchester, it's your turn! ☕ 🗓️ Monday, July 20 ⏰ 10 - 11 a.m. 📍 Garvey Playground, 340 Neponset Avenue 💻 Visit boston.gov/coffee-hours for more info. #Boston #CoffeeHours #Dorchester

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is predicting an air quality index of 101-150. We encourage children, older adults, and people with lung and heart disease to take steps to limit outdoor activity. Learn more at mass.gov/DEP.

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours continue in the parks this July! ☕🪴 Monday 7/13 - Charlestown Monday 7/20 - Dorchester Monday 7/27 - East Boston 10–11 a.m. We hope to see you there! Learn more at boston.gov/coffeehours

Applications for the 2026 Community Clean Air Grant Program are due TOMORROW, June 30th @ 4PM! Non-profits can receive up to $200,000 to support air quality projects in Boston. Apply at boston.gov/clean-air-grant. #boston #cleanairgrant @boston.gov @311.boston.gov

☕ #JamaicaPlain! Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City staff for Neighborhood Coffee Hours. ☕️ Stop by, share your ideas, and talk about your neighborhood directly with City leaders. 📅 Thursday, June 25 ⏰ 5:30PM - 6:30PM 📍#BCYF Curtis Hall See you there!

Free carbon monoxide / smoke detector installations for Boston residents! View the details here and schedule an appointment to make your home safer!

Due to the Juneteenth holiday, some Boston neighborhoods will operate on a delayed trash & recycling pickup schedule. *Please note that all service delays begin on Friday, June 19. To download our free Trash Day app, check your neighborhood collection schedule & more: Boston.gov/trash-day.

☕ #MissionHill! Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City staff for Neighborhood Coffee Hours. ☕️ Stop by, share your ideas, and talk about your neighborhood directly with City leaders. 📅Thursday, June 18 ⏰ 5:30PM - 6:30PM 📍 #BCYF Tobin See you there!

Join us at Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours! Enjoy coffee and treats from Dunkin’ and Star Market as you get connected to City Services! 🍩 🗓️ Thursday, June 18 ⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m. 📍 The Yard at the Tobin Community Center | 1481 Tremont Street #Boston #CoffeeHours #MissionHill

We'll see you at the Pride Parade, Boston! This year's parade will march from Copley Square through the South End before arriving at the festival on Boston Common. Get all the details at boston.gov/pride.

Boston, don't find yourself offsides this summer, stay up to date on World Cup happenings ⚽️ Join us for a virtual Fan Fest Neighborhood Briefing to learn about World Cup festivities coming to you this summer ⚽️ 🥅 🗓️ Tuesday, June 9 ⏰ 6-7 p.m. #boston #fanfest #worldcup #bostonsummer #bostonevents

Join us today in Mattapan for neighborhood coffee hours! ☕ Tuesday, 6/2: Mattapan 📍Mattahunt Community Center, 5:30 p.m. boston.gov/coffee-hours

🥕 The Mayor's Garden Contest is now open. The contest recognizes gardeners who have landscaped, planted flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs, helping beautify Boston's neighborhoods. 🥬 Boston.gov/Garden-Contest 🥕 Entry deadline: Wednesday July 8

Registration for FIFA World Cup Fan Fest on Boston City Hall Plaza is now open! Get started at boston.gov/summer. ⚽

Summer safety is a year-round mission and a citywide effort. Through collaboration between our communities, institutional partners, and city staff, we are working to support community health and wellness, affordable housing, access to childcare, and good-paying jobs.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Boston is so proud to stand with our queer, trans, and nonbinary families, friends, and neighbors as we continue building a city that’s home for everyone.

Boston, get ready for Open Streets! This summer and fall, Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan and head to Roslindale for the first time. Learn more about Open Streets Boston including event details and how to get involved at boston.gov/open-streets

All #BCYF centers will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe holiday weekend — we’ll see you when we reopen on Tuesday!

Happy Memorial Day, Boston! Due to the holiday on Monday, May 25, some neighborhoods will run on delayed trash/recycling collection schedules. Check your street's schedule below or at boston.gov/trash-day Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.

It’s a hot one today and we all have a role to play in caring for our communities. Please check-in on your loved ones and neighbors. We have safety tips and cooling resources on boston.gov/heat. Stay cool and stay safe, everyone.

💦☀️It’s hot outside, Boston! 60+ splash pads across @boston.gov are turned on ahead of schedule. Cool off and have some fun at a splash pad near you. View our map at boston.gov/splash to explore locations and find hourly updates.

We’re monitoring scattered power outages affecting residents across Boston. Eversource crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible. For outage updates or to report an issue text STAT to 23129 or call Eversource at 1-800-592-2000.

More Coffee Hours are coming up across the city! Next up is Back Bay and Beacon Hill. 📅: Wednesday, May 27 ⏰: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 📍: Copley Square Park, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Elliot Norton Park for our Chinatown and Bay Village Coffee Hour this morning—the first Coffee Hour of the year! It was a beautiful and warm day to connect over coffee and share neighborhood updates.