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🏒 The Mayor's Cup Ice Hockey Tournament is back!

Starting December 5, youth teams from across Boston will hit the ice to compete for the title of “Boston’s Best”. For the full schedule, visit boston.gov/parks-sports
Mayor's Cup Ice Hockey Tournament
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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While others use food as a bargaining chip, in Boston we take care of our neighbors.

Thank you to the Greater Boston Food Bank for making sure there’s food on the table this holiday season and for being there to support those in need every day.
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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⚠️ ALERT: Your November SNAP Payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Need food? The City of Boston is here to help. Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family.

#ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston
Graphic with text: RESOURCES AVAILABLE SNAP BENEFITS ALERT SNAP November SNAP payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Get updates and resources: boston.gov/snap or call 3-1-1.
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Happy Halloween, Boston! 🦞

It’s been a joy to watch our neighborhoods transform over the past two weeks through Boston’s Spooky Streets block party program, organized by @civicorganizing.boston.gov

Thank you to all our neighbors for bringing the spirit of the fall season to your blocks! 👻🎃
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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We’re bringing City Hall to you! Find the City Hall on the Go Truck at locations across Boston this October. 🚙💨
Check the full schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go
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CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 6–12 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
MISSION HILL 10:00–11:30 A.M.
BCYF Tobin
481 Tremont Street TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
JAMAICA PLAIN 12:30–2:00 P.M.
BCYF Curtis Hall
20 South Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
BRIGHTON 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Veronica B Senior Center
20 Chestnut Hill Avenue WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
ROXBURY 1:00–2:30 P.M.
ABCD Event
565 Warren Street THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
DORCHESTER 5:00–6:30 P.M.
Uphams Corner Branch of the BPL
500 Columbia Road DON’T MISS A STOP!
View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go Graphic with text:
CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 13–19 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
SOUTH BOSTON 10:00–11:30 A.M.
BCYF Curley
1663 Columbia Road TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
CHARLESTOWN 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Charlestown Winthrop Square
55 Winthrop Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
EAST BOSTON 10:00–11:30 A.M.
BCYF Paris Street
113 Paris Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
SOUTH END 12:00–2:00 P.M.
Titus Park
75 W Rutland Square THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
MID-DORCHESTER 5:00–6:30 P.M.
BCYF Marshall
35 Westville Street DON’T MISS A STOP!
View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go Graphic with text: 
CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 20–26 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
MATTAPAN 10:30–11:30 A.M.
Mattapan Branch of the BPL
1350 Blue Hill Avenue TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
ROSLINDALE 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Roslindale Branch of the BPL
4246 Washington Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
ALLSTON 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Allston YMCA
615 Washington Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
SOUTH BOSTON 12:30–2:00 P.M.
CVS Pharmacy
423 West Broadway THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
ROXBURY 5:00–6:30 P.M.
Roxbury YMCA
285 M.L.K. Jr Boulevard DON’T MISS A STOP!
View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go Graphic with text: 
CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
HYDE PARK 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Subway
1281 Hyde Park Avenue TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
WEST ROXBURY 12:30–2:00 P.M.
West Roxbury YMCA
1972 Centre Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
SOUTH END 10:00–11:30 A.M.
BCYF Blackstone
50 West Brookline Street WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
MATTAPAN 12:30–2:00 P.M.
The Riverway
90 River Street THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
DORCHESTER 5:00–6:30 P.M.
The Daily
110 Savin Hill Avenue DON’T MISS A STOP!
View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go
October 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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👻 No tears at the party! Apply for the Spooky Streets Grant by Monday, September 22! Don’t be the “saddest little baby in the room by missing the deadline. 🎃
September 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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This weekend’s block parties are bringing music, food, and neighbors together across the city! Catch us in Brighton, JP, Roslindale, and Mission Hill. ✨ Which one will we see you at? 👀 #BlockParties #Boston
Graphic with text BLOCK PARTY
WEEKEND CALENDAR
Join this week’s block parties in Boston! AUGUST 23 – BRIGHTON | 12–5 P.M.
Bigelow Street
From Bigelow St. to Brooks St. AUGUST 23 – JAMAICA PLAIN | 11–3 P.M.
Tower Street
From Hyde Park Ave. to the end of the block. AUGUST 23 – ROSLINDALE | 4:30–8 P.M.
Grew Avenue
From Planet St. to Mansur St. AUGUST 24 – MISSION HILL | 1–6 P.M.
Fenwood Road
From Albans Rd. to Vining St. Logos: City of Boston and Civic Organizing.
August 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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We’re making permitting in Boston simpler and smarter for all our residents and businesses. Follow along at boston.gov/permit-transformation.
August 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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🌙 Tonight! #BostonAfterDark is back with FREE food, giveaways, live DJs + more.

📍 BCYF Blackstone (#SouthEnd) – 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 BCYF Vine Street (#Roxbury) – 4:30–7:00 PM

Don’t miss out — bring your friends and close out summer right! 🎶🍔🎉

➡️ boston.gov/after-dark
August 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Summer's last splash is coming - our outdoor pools are closing for the season after next week. They'll be open Tuesday, August 26, through Labor Day. Labor Day hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The BCYF Curley beach will be staffed through Sunday, August 31. Catch the last days of summer with us!
Blue wave background with opening hours of the outdoor pool and Curley beach imposed on it.
August 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Please be aware that as part of this week’s events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, military vehicles, including humvees, light armored vehicles, and helicopters will be present in the City of Boston.

Find more info at www.marines.mil/Marines250/.
OFFICIAL NOTICE U.S. MARINE CORPS WEEK BOSTON AUGUST 20-24, 2025 As part of this week's events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, military vehicles, including Humvees, light armored vehicles, and helicopters, will be present in the City of Boston. The noise caused by helicopters and other military vehicles can be extremely loud. PLEASE BE AWARE Wednesday, August 20 Helicopters will land in the Boston Common in the early evening. Thursday, August 21 There will be a military flyover around 10:45 a.m. Sunday, August 24 Helicopters will take off from the Boston Common in the early evening. COMUNICADO OFICIAL SEMANA DEL CUERPO DE MARINES DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EN BOSTON DEL 20 AL 24 DE AGOSTO DE 2025 Como parte de los eventos de esta semana que conmemoran el 250° aniversario del Cuerpo de Marines de EE. UU., estarán presentes vehículos militares, incluyendo Humvees, vehículos blindados ligeros y helicópteros, en la ciudad de Boston. El ruido causado por helicópteros y otros vehículos militares puede ser extremadamente alto. PRECAUCIÓN Miércoles, 20 de agosto Los helicópteros van a aterrizar en el Boston Common a temprana hora de la tarde. Jueves, 21 de agosto Habrá un sobrevuelo militar alrededor de las 10:45 a.m Domingo, 24 de agosto Los helicópteros despegarán del Boston Common a temprana hora de la tarde. CITY of BOSTON AVI OFISYÈL SEMÈN KÒ MARIN ETAZINI NAN BOSTON 20-24 OUT 2025 Nan kad evènman semèn sa a pou komemore 250yèm anivèsè Kò Marin Etazini, machin militè yo, tankou Humvee, machin blende leje ak elikopte, ap prezan nan vil Boston. Bri elikopte ak lòt machin milite yo ka trè fò. TANPRI FE ATANSYON Mèkredi 20 Out Elikoptè yo pral ateri nan Boston Common nan kòmansman sware a. Jedi 21 Out Pral gen yon sivòl ayeryen militè anviwon 10:45 a.m. Dimanch 24 Out Elikoptè yo pral dekole soti nan Boston Common nan komansman sware a. CITY of BOSTON
August 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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You’ve got plenty of chances to celebrate your neighborhood this week! 🎉 Block parties are the perfect way to connect with the people who make your street feel like home. 💜 Say hello to a new neighbor, catch up with an old friend, and enjoy a great day right on your block.
Graphic titled "Block Party Weekend Calendar." Subheading: "Join this week's block parties in Boston!" * August 15 — West Roxbury, 5–7 P.M., Moville Street (From Spring St. to the end of the block). * August 16 — South End, 1–5 P.M., People Baptist Place (From Tremont St. to Lenox St.). * August 16 — Roxbury, 3–7 P.M., Clarence Street (From Dudley St. to George St.).
 Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing at the bottom. Graphic titled "Block Party Weekend Calendar." Subheading: "Join this week's block parties in Boston!" * August 16 — East Boston, 4–8 P.M., Haynes Street (From Orleans St. to Marginal St.). * August 16 — Roxbury, 12–4 P.M., Waldren Road (From Westminster Ave. to Walnut Park). * August 16 — Dorchester, 3–5 P.M., Whittemore Terrace (From Hancock St. to the end of the block).
 Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing at the bottom. 1. Graphic titled "Block Party Weekend Calendar." Subheading: "Join this week's block parties in Boston!" * August 16 — Dorchester, 12–8 P.M., Hewins Street (From Erie St. to Columbia Rd.). * August 16 — Dorchester, 12–4 P.M., Hutchings Street (From Humboldt Ave. to Elm Hill Ave.). * August 17 — West Roxbury, 10–8 P.M., Theodore Parker Road (From Weld St. to Schirmer Rd.).
 Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing at the bottom.
August 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Thanks to #futureBOS, Jhee is one of thousands of Boston students who are spending the summer learning and advancing their professional career, all while being paid.

Thank you Jhee for all of your hard work this summer!
August 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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@mayorwu.boston.gov has declared a heat emergency from Monday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 13, due to the current weather forecasts.

Visit boston.gov/heat to learn how to stay safe and cool while the heat emergency is active.
A graphic with a red background and an illustration of the sun at the top of the page. Text reads: Heat emergency. A heat emergency has been declared in the City of Boston from Monday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 13. Boston.gov/heat.” The logo for the City of Boston is at the bottom of the page.
August 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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August 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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311 isn’t just for complaints, it’s for building a better block, one report at a time. Tell us what needs attention in your neighborhood and we’ll take it from there. Use the App or Call 3-1-1.
August 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The Voter Registration Deadline for the September 9, 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election is Saturday, August 30, 2025
Online 11:59 PM;
In Person 5 PM;
Postmarked by 08/30/2025;
To register or update your registration, visit voteinma.com
August 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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See you tonight at #NationalNightOut in Brighton, Roslindale, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roxbury, and JP!
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Join the BPD at National Night Out 2025!

Learn more at: police.boston.gov/2025/08/04/j...
August 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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City Hall is hitting the road this August and bringing services to your neighborhood! 🛻💨 Check out where the City Hall On the Go Truck will be stopping each week.

Full schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go.


#CityHallOnTheGo #Boston
Graphic with text.
CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
Week of August 4–11
Wednesday, August 6
East Boston – 11:00–12:30 P.M.
Paris Street BCYF, 113 Paris Street
Charlestown – 1:00–2:30 P.M.
Charlestown Winthrop Square, 55 Winthrop Street
Thursday, August 7
South Boston – 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Condon School, 200 D Street
Roxbury – 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington Street
Dorchester – 5:00–6:30 P.M.
Hemenway Playground, 540 Adams Street
Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go Graphic with text.
CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
Week of August 12–18
Tuesday, August 12
Hyde Park – 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Shaws Supermarket, 1377 Hyde Park Avenue
Mattapan – 12:30–2:00 P.M.
The River Way, 90 River Street
Wednesday, August 13
Brighton – 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Veronica Smith Senior Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Fenway-Kenmore – 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Restaurant Cava, 1346 Boylston Street
Thursday, August 14
Roxbury – 5:00–6:30 P.M.
Roxbury Branch of the BPL, 149 Dudley Street
Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go Graphic with text.
CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
Week of August 19–25
Tuesday, August 19
West Roxbury – 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Roche Bros. West Roxbury, 1800 Centre Street
Roslindale – 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Roslindale Branch of the BPL, 4244 Washington Street
Wednesday, August 20
Dorchester – 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Uphams Corner Branch of the BPL, 500 Columbia Road
Allston – 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Ringer Park, 76 Allston Street
Thursday, August 21
Mid Dorchester – 5:00–6:30 P.M.
Ronan Park, 92 Mount Ida Road
Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go Graphic with text.
CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE
Weeks of August 26–31
Tuesday, August 26
East Boston – 10:00–11:30 A.M.
East Boston Branch of the BPL, 365 Bremen Street
Charlestown – 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Starbucks, 3 Dexter Row
Wednesday, August 27
Mission Hill – 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Tobin School, 1481 Tremont Street
Chinatown – 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Chinatown Gate, 7072 Beach Street
Thursday, August 28
South End – 5:00–6:30 P.M.
Titus Sparrow Park, 75 W Rutland Square
Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go
August 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Are you signed up to recieve Boston Emergency Alerts? Sign up now at Boston.gov/alertboston ! #ReadyBoston #BeInformed
August 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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🌻 Keeping up with CEC 🌻

🎾 Mattapan Liaison Asiah Wotring joined mayor Wu in dedicating the tennis courts at Hunt-Almont Park in honor of Albert “Bootsie” Lewis—a lifelong Mattapan resident, community leader and pioneering figure in Boston’s Black tennis community!

#CEC #Boston #Community
Liaison Asiah, Mayor Wu, Albert ‘Bootsie’ Lewis, and community members gather around the new sign, which reads: Albert ‘Bootsie’ Lewis Tennis Court.
July 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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In Boston, your neighborhood liaison is here to help! @roxbury.boston.gov supported her neighbor Mr. Miles as he worked with the City to get brick sidewalks on his street repaired. 🧱👷
July 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🎉 Block party season is in full swing! Tonight’s party in Roslindale is already underway, but there’s plenty more fun happening across the city the rest of this week 🎈
Check out the full calendar and find one near you!

#Boston #BlockParties #Summer
Graphic with text: Block Party Weekly Calendar
Join this week’s block parties in Boston! July 24: Roslindale, 5:30–9:30 P.M., South Street (From Walter St. to Brookfield St.) July 25: Jamaica Plain, 11:30 A.M.–6 P.M., Roys Street (From Lamartine St. to Chestnut Ave.)
 Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom. Graphic with text:
 Block Party Weekend Calendar. Join this week’s block parties in Boston! July 26: Jamaica Plain, 3–7 P.M., Goldsmith Street (From Custer St. to Center St.) July 26: Jamaica Plain, 11 A.M.–4 P.M., Arcola Street (From Day St. to the end of the block) July 26: North End, 4–8 P.M., Unity Street (From Charter St. to Tileston St.)
 Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom. Graphic with text:
 Block Party Weekend Calendar. Join this week’s block parties in Boston! July 26: Roxbury, 12–8 P.M., Washington Street (From Eustis St. to Ruggles St.) July 26: South Boston, 2–6 P.M., Story Street (From G St. to H St.) July 26: Chinatown, 12–7 P.M., Johnny Court (From Maple Pl. to Harrison Ave.)
 Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom. Graphic with text: Block Party Weekend Calendar. Join this week’s block parties in Boston! July 27: Mission Hill, 2–8 P.M., Alleghany Street (From Parker St. to Terrace St.)
 July 27: Dorchester, 11 A.M.–8 P.M., Mount Ida Road (From Marie St. to Fox St.)
 Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom.
July 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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🥳 Keeping up with CEC 🥳

🥗 Deputy Director Ciara D’Amico joined the Campassion Camp field trip to NEW Health Center in Charlestown where campers delivered fresh produce to the community fridge!
#WeekInReview #CommunityEngagement #CEC #Boston #BostonReview #Community
Ciara D’Amico poses alongside Campassion Camp campers, holding grocery bags in front of the NEW Health Center’s community fridge in Charlestown.
July 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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We had a wonderful day with residents and local leaders at the Roxbury Unity Parade yesterday, celebrating community, culture, and care in our neighborhoods. Thanks to the event organizers, electeds, and neighbors who made this such a memorable day!

#Boston #Roxbury #RoxburyUnityParade
Electeds and community leaders stand with a Roxbury Unity Parade banner. Mayor Wu poses with a community member. She is holding a shirt that says Roxbury. Mayor Wu shakes a community members hand. Community Members walk in the parade with the Roxbury Unity Parade banner.
July 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM