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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

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

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

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.

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

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!

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 09/09/2026

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

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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 31/08/2026

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

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 31/08/2026

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.

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 27/08/2026

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

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · 24/08/2026

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 state primary is available Monday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boston City Hall, Haymarket Room.

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · 25/08/2026

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

Early voting locations for the state primary on Tuesday, August 25, including Boston City Hall and certain community centers from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · 25/08/2026

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

City of Boston's guide on voting by mail for the September 1 state primary with application deadline August 25, 5 p.m.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 20/08/2026

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

REMINDER: Orange Line service will be suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay from August 20 through August 30. More info at boston.gov/mbta-shutdown

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 18/08/2026

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.

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Boston Office of Housing @housing.boston.gov · 19/08/2026

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.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 17/08/2026

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.

A BTD enforcement vehicle pulls up behind a van double-parked blocking a bike lane, preparing to issue a ticket

A BTD enforcement officer issues a ticket for a vehicle double-parked blocking the bus and bike lane

A BTD enforcement vehicle pulls up behind a truck double-parked blocking a bus and bike lane, preparing to issue a ticket

Photo of a parking violation ticket left under a driver's windshield wiper

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 14/08/2026

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

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 14/08/2026

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!

PWD Street Lighting Division working in neighborhoods across the city.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 16/08/2026

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. 💡🛠️

Picture: PWD Street Lighting Division performing upgrades.

Picture: PWD Street Lighting Division installing poles.

Picture: PWD Street Lighting Division upgrading lighting fixtures.

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Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement @oyea.boston.gov · 17/08/2026

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!

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 23/07/2026

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.

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 20/07/2026

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

Graphic with text: We the People Mayor Michelle Wu's Boston Civic Summit taking place on August 1, 2026. Registration now open at boston.gov/civic-summit

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 21/07/2026

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

graphic with text: Mayor Michelle Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hours in East Boston on Monday, July 27 from 10-11 a.m. at East Boston Memorial Park 143 Porter Street. Learn more at boston.gov/coffee-hours

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 16/07/2026

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

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 16/07/2026

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

Graphic Featuring Danielle Johnson and text: Keeping Boston Housed: Community Conversation on Housing Stability & Eviction Prevention

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 14/07/2026

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

Graphic with text: Mayor Michelle Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hours in Dorchester taking place on Monday, July 20 from 10-11 a.m. at Garvey Field, 340 Neponset Avenue. Learn more at boston.gov/coffee-hours.

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 15/07/2026

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.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 09/07/2026

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

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 29/06/2026

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

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 22/06/2026

☕ #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!

Mayor Michelle Wu engaging with two seniors at a community coffee event in Jamaica Plain on June 25.

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Boston Fire Department @fire.boston.gov · 18/06/2026

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

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 16/06/2026

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.

Graphic: Juneteenth trash and recycling schedule. All service delays begin on Friday, June 19.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 15/06/2026

☕ #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!

Mayor Michelle Wu shaking hands with two community members during a Neighborhood Coffee Hours event in Mission Hill.

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 15/06/2026

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

Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours: Mission Hill Thursday, June 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Yard at the Tobin Community Center | 1481 Tremont Street

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 04/06/2026

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.

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · 02/06/2026

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 the Community Engagement Cabinet for a virtual Fan Fest Neighborhood Briefing to learn about upcoming World Cup activities in your neighborhood! Join us Tuesday, June 9 from 6-7 p.m. To register, please visit boston.gov/summer

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 02/06/2026

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

Mayor Wu shakes hands with neighbors next to a Dunkin coffee cup. Text reads "Mayor Michelle Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hours, Mattapan, Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron Street, boston.gov/coffee-hours"

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 02/06/2026

🥕 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

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 28/05/2026

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

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 28/05/2026

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.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 31/05/2026

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.

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Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion @oeoi.boston.gov · 21/05/2026

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

Boston's open streets promotional graphic featuring families, cyclists, and musicians celebrating community activities across four neighborhoods.

Promotional graphic for Open Streets Boston's event schedule from August through October 2026.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 22/05/2026

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!

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 22/05/2026

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.

Memorial Day Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule
Neighborhoods on a Regular Pick-Up Schedule:

Back Bay
Bay Village
Beacon Hill
Charlestown
Chinatown
Downtown Boston
Fenway-Kenmore
Mission Hill
Wharf District
North End
Roxbury
South Boston
South End
West End

Neighborhoods on a Delayed Pick-Up Schedule:

Allston
Brighton
Dorchester
East Boston
Hyde Park
Jamaica Plain
Mattapan
Roslindale
West Roxbury

For schedule updates & more: boston.gov/trash-day

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 20/05/2026

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.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 20/05/2026

💦☀️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.

Two children play in a splash pad at a City of Boston park

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 20/05/2026

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.

Graphic from the City of Boston about a power outage. The graphic reads: "Experiencing a Power Outage? Eversource IS aware of the outage and is working to restore power. Text STAT to 23129 for outage alerts and restoration updates. Call 1-800-592-2000 for additional information. Call 911 in an emergency. Stay away from downed power lines, utility poles, and damaged electrical equipment. Leave the area immediately if you smell gas." City of Boston and Boston 311 logos appear at the bottom.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 18/05/2026

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

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 18/05/2026

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.

Mayor Wu smiles at paintings Chinatown residents made of her

A crowd of residents gathers at the park

Mayor Wu smiles and chats with a resident

Residents interact with city services at a table

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 04/05/2026

Learn about small business opportunities related to this summer's large-scale events from FIFA World Cup™ Boston 2026 and the City of Boston Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet at the virtual Get Ready for Summer 2026 Business Forum tonight at 6PM 🔗Register: boston.gov/summer-business-forum

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Get Ready for Summer 2026 Business Forum

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Boston Innovation and Technology Cabinet @doit.boston.gov · 04/05/2026

For the first time, we are excited to invite you to @boston.gov Innovation Expo. 💚 Free and open to all, expect to see how innovation and creative problem-solving can drive progress while improving city services. 🔗: www.boston.gov/innovation-expo #BostonTech #BostonEvents #Innovation

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 28/04/2026

Next Thursday, May 7, is Bike to Work Day in Boston! 🚲 There are group rides and stops scheduled in every neighborhood and cyclists can enjoy free coffee and breakfast at our annual festival on City Hall Plaza. Visit boston.gov/bike-to-work-day to register and learn more.

Bikers ride the streets of downtown Boston. Text reads "Boston's Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 7 — Ride with us to City Hall Plaza, boston.gov/bike-to-work-day."

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