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The official Bluesky account of the City of Boston. For non-emergency services, please call 311.

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Help your neighbors get around safely! In Boston, property owners must clear adjacent sidewalks after it snows.

☃️ For winter info, visit boston.gov/snow
📲 Get the BOS:311 app at boston.gov/311
☎️ Dial 311 for non-emergency help
Graphic of a shovel over a snowy background with text: BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR & SHOVEL YOUR SIDEWALK. Property owners must clear sidewalks within 3 hours of snowfall ending or 3 hours after sunrise if it snows overnight. For more winter weather info & resources, visit Boston.gov/snow.
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Residents and small businesses can save money on their energy bills by enrolling in Boston Community Choice Electricity’s Basic or Standard rates.

Both rates are lower than current and upcoming Eversource rates and use renewable energy.

Enroll at boston.gov/bcce.
Bar chart shoes "2026 Electricity Rate Savings through Boston Community Choice Electricity" with three bars. On the left we see "BCCE Basic" at 0.13644 cents per kWh, in the center "BCCE Standard" at 0.14214 cents per kWh, and on the right, "Eversource Basic Residential" at 0.15065 cents per kWh.
December 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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With Boston's Trash Day app, you can:

🚮 View your trash pickup schedule
🚮 Learn what can be recycled
🚮 Get alerts for schedule changes

Download for free at boston.gov/trash-day
A graphic depicting many stacked recycling bins. Text reads: trash day. With our free trash day app, you can view a calendar for your home’s collection dates, set reminders, and get notifications of schedule changes. Download the app and never miss trash day again!
December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Newbury Street is car-free this Sunday for Open Newbury Holiday Stroll 🎁

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Graphic with text: Open Newbury Street. Car-free on Sunday, December 7th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue.
December 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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The Tree for Boston is lit! Thank you to our friends at @nsgov.bsky.social for this wonderful gift!
The Tree for Boston illuminated in Christmas lights on the Boston Common with Mayor Michelle Wu, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, Santa Clause, children, and many others on stage celebrating.
December 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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🟢 Green Line Reminder: December 8-22

No train service between North Station and Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) for maintenance.

Use buses for service to Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between Back Bay & North Station.

Visit www.mbta.com/diversions/g... to learn more.
An image of green line service shows that there will be no service between North Station and Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) for maintenance.
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Tomorrow will be the coldest morning in Boston... so far.
A screenshot of tomorrow's very cold weather from the Weather Channel's forecast. Temperatures will stay between 13 and 15 degrees between 5 am and 9 am.
December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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🟠Orange Line Closure: The MBTA has announced that shuttles replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills all day this Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6.

Commuter Rail service will be fare-free between Forest Hills and South Station.

mbta.com/orangeline
Alternative service options during the work on the Orange Line between Forest Hills and Back Bay on December 5 - 6.
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Check out boston.gov/holiday-lights to find scheduled tree lightings around Boston ✨

🌲11/29: Lighting of the Ship at Marvin’s Park
🌲12/01: Copley Square Tree Lighting
🌲12/04: Boston Common Tree Lighting
🌲12/04: Lighting of the Trees at Commonwealth Ave
A children's play area shaped like a large boat has neon lights on it. Buildings can be seen in the background.
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Got Thanksgiving leftovers? Compost your food waste! Visit boston.gov/food-waste to explore compost collection options and 24/7 drop-off sites.
A graphic featuring photos of various composting bins. Text reads: Composting has never been easier. Each THanksgiving, Americans waste nearly 300 million pounds of food. Help Boston be part of the solution by composting your food waste. Have a curbside bin? Fill it up! Or find a 24/7 drop-off location near you at boston.gov/project-oscar. Boston.gov/food-waste
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Kickstart your holiday cheer with the Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park, tonight at 5 p.m.!

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An image of people observing the trellis lit up with holiday lights. Text reads: spread holiday cheer with the trellis lighting on Monday, November 24. Boston.gov/holiday-lights
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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✨ Get into the holiday spirit in Boston next week!

Join your neighbors in the North End as we light the Columbus Park Trellis Monday at 5 p.m.

And celebrate the lighting of the ship at Martin's Park in South Boston Friday, also at 5 p.m.!

🎄 boston.gov/holiday-lights
A large trellis in a park at night, decorated with blue and yellow holiday lights and wreaths. A decorated children's play area shaped like a large boat with people playing and posing for photos around it.
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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We're making it easier than ever to recycle mattresses in Boston! Visit boston.gov/mattress to schedule a curbside pickup. 🛏️
An image of a delivery truck on a Boston street. Text reads: Schedule a mattress pickup with curbside mattress recycling in the City of Boston. Boston.gov/mattress
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Join us for a block party this Saturday to celebrate the art, culture, and community of Color Flows that transformed Winter Street for the past six weeks!

🗓️: Saturday, November 15
📍: Winter Street in Downtown Crossing
⏰: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

boston.gov/winter-street
An image of the Color Flows on Winter Street public art activation in downtown crossing. Text over the image reads: COLOR FLOWS ON WINTER STREET CLOSING BLOCK PARTY — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. BOSTON.GOV/WINTER-STREET
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🟠 Orange Line Closure: The MBTA has announced that shuttles replace service between Back Bay and Forest Hills from 8:30 p.m. Nov 14 - Nov 16 due to signal work.

Commuter Rail service will be fare-free between Forest Hills and South Station.

mbta.com/orangeline
An illustrated graphic depicting alternative options for travel during the Orange Line closure. Visit MBTA.com/OrangeLine to access all options.
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Today is Election Day! Get out and vote! Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. across the City of Boston.

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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Get out and vote! Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. across the City of Boston. wheredoivotema.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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🟢Green Line Closure: The MBTA has announced that there will be no service between Park St and Medford/Tufts from 8 p.m. Nov 4 through Nov 13.

Use shuttles between Medford/Tufts and North Station. Use the Orange Line through downtown. Union Square riders use Route 87 to Lechmere.

MBTA.com/GreenLine
An illustrated graphic depicting alternative options for travel during the Green Line closure. Visit MBTA.com/GreenLine to access all options.
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Today, Friday, October 31, is the last day of in-person early voting for the General Municipal Election. Vote today!
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING! EARLY VOTING LOCATION Friday, October 31 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CITY HALL HAYMARKET ROOM Can't make it? Vote in-person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. For more information, visit: BOSTON.GOV/VOTE-EARLY
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Drop boxes for vote-by-mail and absentee ballots will be closed on Friday, October 31, and will re-open on Saturday, November 1.

Visit boston.gov/vote-by-mail to learn more.
NOTICE TEMPORARY BALLOT DROP BOX CLOSURE Drop boxes for vote-by-mail and absentee ballots will be closed on October 31 and will re-open on November 1. You can also cast your vote-by-mail or absentee ballot by mailing it or dropping it off at the Election Department. For drop box locations, visit: BOSTON.GOV/VOTE-BY-MAIL
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Enjoy car-free small business shopping, music, games, bicycling, community tabling, and more in Jamaica Plain this weekend!

📍 : Centre Street from Lamartine St. to South St. in JP
⏰: This Sunday, November 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More info: boston.gov/open-streets
An illustrated map of Jamaica Plain Open Streets on Centre Street from Lamartine St. to South St from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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🟠 Orange Line closure: The MBTA has announced that shuttle busses will replace service between Forest Hills and Back Bay this Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 2.

The Commuter Rail will be fare free between Forest Hills and South Station. mbta.com/OrangeLine.
An illustration of the Orange Line shutdown, presenting alternative options for transit via the Commuter Rail and shuttle service. Guidance is available at mbta.com/OrangeLine
October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Early voting in the City of Boston begins tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 25 and continues through Friday, Oct. 31. Registered Boston voters can vote at any early voting site.

Early voting sites and ballot drop boxes are available across the city. Find a location near you at boston.gov/vote-early.
Graphic with text: Vote Early Boston. Early voting Saturday, October 25 through Friday, October 31. Election Day Tuesday, November 4. Handicap accessible logo. Find a time and location that works for you! boston.gov/vote-early.
October 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Spooky Streets block parties are happening across Boston! Find fall and Halloween fun in your neighborhood with our Spooky Streets interactive map.

📍🎃 boston.gov/spooky-streets
Graphic reads "City of Boston Spooky Streets: Spooky Season is here, Boston: Explore our interactive map to discover events happening in your neighborhood" on a purple background with cobwebs, orange glowing text, and a pair of eye balls that replace the 2 Os in Spooky.
October 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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TODAY: test drive different types of e-bikes on City Hall Plaza —for free! — from 4 - 6 p.m. 🚲

Learn more: boston.gov/calendar/try-e-bike-event-city-hall-plaza-1
People ride and inspect e-bikes on Boston City Hall Plaza.
October 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🖍️ Help shape the future of childcare in Boston!

Visit boston.gov/childcare-survey to share your experiences with childcare, before and after-school programs, and public spaces geared towards kids.

The survey is available in seven languages and all responses are confidential.
Graphic with text: 2025 Childcare Survey - Share your feedback
October 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM