This week’s column from Boston City Hall by Mayor Martin J. Walsh: Bostonians are the eyes and ears of their communities. That’s why, in every neighborhood, I’m always asking residents what we can do better. I count on your responses to make our city services the best they can be. But I can’t take every Read More…
Bos:311 has replaced the Mayor’s Hotline and Citizens Connect with an easier to remember 311 phone number to register complaints and file non-emergency reports of city issues. The Citizens Connect mobile app has been automatically rebranded (no need to download again). You can also tweet @BOS311 or go to the updated website at Boston.gov/311. Use Bos:311 to report trash and litter Read More…
The City of Boston has lifted its snow emergency and parking ban as of 9:00 am on Sunday, December 30, 2012. The parking ban went into effect 12 hours earlier at 9:00 pm on Saturday night. Vehicles in alternate lots should be moved within two hours to receive the discounted rate. Resident and visitor parking Read More…
The City of Boston declared a snow emergency and parking ban effective at 9:00 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012. An estimated 6-8″ of accumulation is expected in Boston, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has also issued a Strong Wind Advisory for Sunday, 12/29/12 with gusts up to 50 MPH. Parking is Read More…
Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after its picked up? The folks at the Mayor’s Hotline get recycling questions all the time, so they found out first hand on Wednesday by visiting the Casella Recycling Plant in Charlestown. “The plant was absolutely fascinating,” said Janine Coppola, Director of the Mayor’s Call Center. Read More…
It was relatively calm on the streets this weekend now that the September 1st moving rush is over. Still, there are remnants everywhere, including trash in the wrong places at the wrong time. But that’s nothing new. Street Occupancy Permit signs are another remnant. Longtime resident, David Kubiak asked, “Why does every pole still have Read More…
With all the student move-ins happening this weekend, there is a useful website for residents to check where and when the City of Boston has issued a Street Occupancy Permit. These permits clear parking and curbspace for move-ins in front of the address. For example, the following link shows all the permits issued for Endicott Read More…