Michelle Wu 吳弭

Michelle Wu 吳弭

@wutrain.bsky.social

Mayor of Boston • Mom to Blaise, Cass & Mira • Personal account michelleforboston.com

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Michelle Wu 吳弭
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Getting some Qs on this—why are we canceling it & why no explanation? Both not true. I’ve done a few long interviews on streets vision lately that got cut down to a quote on “consensus” not reflecting full convo. Didn’t get to interview here, but we did send a statement that wasn’t shared in full…

StreetsblogMASS@mass.streetsblog.org

SCOOP: @mayorwu.boston.gov's Administration Delays @mbta.com Columbus Ave. Transit Project; City Hall Planners Told to Cancel Meetings With T mass.streetsblog.org/2026/03/25/w...

mass.streetsblog.orgWu Administration Delays Columbus Ave. Transit Project; City Hall Planners Told to Cancel Meetings With MBTA - Streetsblog MassachusettsA public records request reveals that City Hall transportation planners were "directed to not participate in external meetings, including meetings with partner agencies, without express approval for (...
Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Here are screenshots of Qs asked for this article & response we shared. Not trying to cancel the project; working to share meaningful feedback to the MBTA based on learnings from phase 1 of installation, experience of community members & new info on major abutting parcel.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

BPS achieved our highest graduation rate on record, with gains across every demographic group—proof that investing in students & families works!

MassLive@masslive.bsky.social

Mayor Wu announces record graduation rate for Boston Public Schools students

masslive.comMayor Wu announces record graduation rate for Boston Public Schools studentsAbout 81% of Boston Public Schools high school seniors graduated on time in 2025, the highest since the state began recording graduation rates.
Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Actually it is possible to take part in both Ramadan & St. Patrick’s Day events 😂 Some great pics from our packed Ramadan night market at City Hall! ⬇️

dailymail.co.ukBoston's mayor skips St Patrick's Day after attending Ramadan nightMayor Michelle Wu, 41, skipped the decades-old St. Patrick's Day Breakfast on Sunday morning. The event hosts politicians from across the state annually.
Michelle Wu 吳弭@wutrain.bsky.social

St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, from the Blessing of the Shamrock to the biggest green & patriotic parade ☘️

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa
@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social

This morning in WBUR Today: Boston tried something a little bit different in the wake of this week's big blizzard Plus: — Extra-limited World Cup parking at Gillette Stadium — The Mass. House's second try at energy affordability bill www.wbur.org/news/2026/02... @wbur.org

wbur.orgWhy Boston tried a new snow-clearing strategy 'for the first time ever' after Monday's stormMayor Michelle Wu said the city kept its parking ban in place for longer than usual to allow large trucks to remove snow during the day — instead of only at night.
Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Overnight snow removal: 1,094 truck loads (18,150 cubic yards) hauled away to snow farms. Thank you to our relentless Public Works & City Services teams 💪

City of Boston Streets Cabinet@streets.boston.gov

Overnight snow removal will continue until 5 a.m. Once completed, PWD district crews will continue daytime skid-steer operations in neighborhoods across the city. We encourage anyone who has a snow-related issue to call 311.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet
@streets.boston.gov

Post-blizzard snow removal totals: Crews have removed 1,234 loads from neighborhood streets - equaling 20,316 cubic yards. Day 2: Crews are continuing to using skid steers to clear crosswalks & curb ramps before large scale removal begins again during the overnight hours.

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DotNews
@dotnews.bsky.social

Boston’s 14 “snow farms” — including three in Dorchester— continue to grow as city workers and contractors truck out huge amounts of snow from street corners all over Boston to locations like the old Bayside Expo lot in Dorchester.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Fun to welcome our students & families back to school this morning at the Mildred!

Boston Public Schools@bostonschools.boston.gov

And we’re back! @mayorwu.boston.gov, @bostonschools.boston.gov Superintendent Mary Skipper and other BPS officials welcomed back students, families and staff from February Recess and the recent snowstorm today at Mildred Avenue K-8 School. (1/2)

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

These mid-block snow piles help us keep snowbanks away from the intersections where they’d block visibility for pedestrians, cyclists & drivers. Also makes our snow removal efforts more efficient—these will be hauled away with overnight removal this week.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

This is helpful to clarify! Boston has the same rules: City is responsible to clear near City properties, State does state (incl MBTA), & private owners responsible for sidewalks outside theirs. City workers (& seasonal contracts) clear our areas mostly with bobcats & snow blowers vs paid shoveling.

Sam@very-simple.com

gonna quote because I can't reply, but I'll note as a NYer that the "paying people for surge capacity" in NYC is NOT for regular sidewalk snow removal - that burden falls on property owners. The surge stuff is for things like corners, bus stops and public property that the city is responsible for.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭
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It’s why we continue to fight for the State Senate to stop blocking our residential tax relief measure; their “alternatives” all require cutting City services funding to offset tax spikes. Our bill gives relief by temporarily restoring balance between resi & commercial while keeping services funded.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

The MA Municipal Association has issued some detailed reports on the fiscal challenge of meeting growing need for city services while MA state law holds us to an inflexible revenue cap that doesn’t account for high-inflation years or rapidly growing healthcare costs ⬇️

mma.orgNew Mass. Municipal Association Report: Mass. Cities and Towns Reaching a Fiscal Breaking Point - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Ouellette, Communications Director BOSTON — A new report released today by the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) documents the convergence of severe factors...
Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

This is helpful to clarify! Boston has the same rules: City is responsible to clear near City properties, State does state (incl MBTA), & private owners responsible for sidewalks outside theirs. City workers (& seasonal contracts) clear our areas mostly with bobcats & snow blowers vs paid shoveling.

Sam@very-simple.com

gonna quote because I can't reply, but I'll note as a NYer that the "paying people for surge capacity" in NYC is NOT for regular sidewalk snow removal - that burden falls on property owners. The surge stuff is for things like corners, bus stops and public property that the city is responsible for.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭
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With 1400mi of sidewalks, it’s not financially/logistically realistic for City govt to take over clearing every private sidewalk. But we’re exploring: —A priority sidewalk network that we would do & charge owners who didn’t shovel —A list of vetted contractors with contact info & guaranteed rates

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

I very much believe in public investment for highest quality of life. Must also fit within budget constraints. State law Prop 2.5 limits City revenue growth to less than inflation every yr & resulted in huge public jobs cuts when 1st passed. MA cities can’t add revenue sources w/out state approval.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

This is helpful to clarify! Boston has the same rules: City is responsible to clear near City properties, State does state (incl MBTA), & private owners responsible for sidewalks outside theirs. City workers (& seasonal contracts) clear our areas mostly with bobcats & snow blowers vs paid shoveling.

Sam@very-simple.com

gonna quote because I can't reply, but I'll note as a NYer that the "paying people for surge capacity" in NYC is NOT for regular sidewalk snow removal - that burden falls on property owners. The surge stuff is for things like corners, bus stops and public property that the city is responsible for.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

I know it can be frustrating to clear so much snow as a property owner, esp repeatedly when plows push snow back onto sidewalks. That’s why we focused on more & earlier snow removal this time than ever before. And why I’ve been thanking property owners for doing their part & vols for helping others.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Back to school! Our overnight snow removal focused on opening up school zones so roadways, crosswalks, sidewalks & bus stops on these key routes are clear. We used data from 311 & GPS trackers in plows & other feedback from recent storms to pay extra attention to known tricky spots.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

As you can see in the picture above, the Governor activated the MA National Guard to help clear state property, like MBTA stations & bus stops. This has been a big help, as last time the T asked cities to cover their properties on top of already large municipal loads.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Yesterday was the 1st time the City has done large-scale daytime snow removal—holding the parking ban to give crews max space to work. Across daytime & overnight, we hauled away almost 1500 truckloads of snow (25,000+ cubic yds) to clear main roads & school zones. TY to our hardworking City teams 🙏

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Smaller equipment will continue daytime work at crosswalks on major thoroughfares & targeted areas. We’ll be piling the snow mid-block away from intersections for overnight removal throughout the week. And as you can see, we’re already getting more snow, so more salting & plowing today too ⛄️

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Usually we do removal overnight bc it’s disruptive & large equipment, but this time we’re holding the parking ban longer to do daytime removal today too. Will be piling snow away from the intersections mid-block to be removed to snow farms throughout the week. Also more snow farm sites & melting.

Miles Howard@milesperhoward.bsky.social

When possible, it would be great to get a sense of how the city snow removal plan is going to look this time around. People in my neighborhood have really been losing it with this storm. At least one confirmed tire slashing over a space saver reported within the last 24 hours.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Love Your Block: winter wonderland edition

Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭@mayorwu.boston.gov

After the snow stops, it’s time to shovel! City staff and each of our neighborhood liaisons will be holding Love Your Block volunteer shoveling meet-ups Tuesday to clean out some problem areas. Bring a shovel and a friend! There's more info at boston.gov/shovel. ❄️

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

No school tomorrow — snowfall is expected for several more hours & safety comes first. We’ll need time overnight & tomorrow to clear snow for safe commutes for bus riders & walkers.

Boston Public Schools@bostonschools.boston.gov

All BPS schools and central offices will be CLOSED Tuesday, February 24, due to snow. School and district sports and activities also will be CANCELED Tuesday, February 24. Please visit boston.gov/winter for more information.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Our weather providers forecast another 5-6in of snow coming down before 9pm, most of it by 6pm. Please continue to stay off the roads & let our crews work. We’ll share news about the plan for tomorrow re: schools & city services this afternoon.

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Since midnight, Boston EMS has responded to about 120 emergency calls. They’re currently out on another 17, which is low for a typical Monday—so everyone is doing a good job staying in & staying safe. So far no major storm-related calls. Keep it up!

Michelle Wu 吳弭
@wutrain.bsky.social

Getting more reports of downed wires & some power outages, especially in East Boston. If you see a downed wire &/or tree, do not touch anything! Call 311 & we will come out to take care of it.