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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 2d

Get your COVID-19 and flu vaccination for free at one of our clinics throughout Boston. Select clinics will offer routine childhood vaccinations. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome.

Find dates, times, and locations at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

#GetVaccinated #Boston

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 2d

HEALTH ADVISORY: Cyanobacteria bloom expands in the Charles River. Cyanobacteria produce toxins that can make people and pets sick.

People and pets should avoid the Charles River downstream of the Cambridge Street Bridge (also known as the River Street Bridge).

Learn more below.

Health Advisory: Cyanobacteria Bloom Expands in the Charles River

BOSTON – October 8, 2025 The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents that the cyanobacteria public health advisory for the Charles River is ongoing and has expanded to include all...

www.boston.gov

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 2d

Guessing the car, and cart, by the sound it makes ♻️

If your recycling cart has been lost or damaged, contact @311.boston.gov and we’ll deliver a replacement. You can find everything you need to know about curbside recycling in Boston at boston.gov/recycling

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 7d

🚧 Advisory: The Roslindale Day Parade is this Sunday, October 5. Assembly begins at 11:30 a.m., and the parade kicks off at 1:00 p.m. along Washington Street and nearby side streets. Expect street closures and traffic impacts in the area. Check out the traffic advisory at boston.gov/transportation.

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 7d

🚧 Advisory: The Jimmy Fund Walk takes place this Sunday, October 5, along Commonwealth Ave. The Jimmy Fund Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and the Patients’ Walk at 1:30 p.m. Please be aware of parking restrictions and road closures throughout the day.

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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 16d

We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.

Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

A group of young people sit on a bench behind a fence at a baseball diamond. Text reads, “FREE Vaccine Clinics in Boston. Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Find dates, times, and locations at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.” The logos for the City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Legacy Care Group, and Shaw’s Star Market are at the bottom.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 14d

♻️TOMORROW♻️

Boston residents can safely dispose of household waste, and recycle textiles, electronics, propane tanks & more, at our Zero Waste Day pickup. Bring your items on Saturday, September 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 200 Frontage Road.

Details: www.boston.gov/calendar/zer...

Graphic: Zero Waste Day on Saturday, September 27 at 200 Frontage Road

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 16d

Hello, cases are closed by the department responsible once the work is completed or a determination is made. Follow-up can happen within 311 and across departments. While 311 routes reports to the right team, the department itself is responsible for closing out the case.

Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 18d

Thanks for raising this concern. When a report is created, it’s immediately sent to the appropriate department's queue. If you’d like an update on your case, you can call 3-1-1 with your case number and we’ll be happy to check the status.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 18d

We’re working every day to improve sidewalks across the city, making it safer and easier for everyone to get around.

Deputy Chief Julia Campbell walks us through the process of how sidewalks get repaired in Boston. If you see a sidewalk that needs work, let us know with @311.boston.gov.

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · Aug 5

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.

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 21d

🚧 Upcoming Events + Road Closures 🚧

Boston has busy weekends ahead! Share and save this post so you and your neighbors know what’s happening across the city this September.

For full traffic advisories and more upcoming events, head to boston.gov/transportation.

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · Aug 15

Fun Fact: Boston 311 is multilingual. Whether you speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, or Cantonese—we’ll connect you with a translator in real time. Boston is a city of neighbors, and 311 is built to serve all of them.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · Sep 10

Move-in day was made easier this year thanks to @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov’s Coordinated Furniture Pick-Up Pilot!

Many items of furniture require a scheduled pickup to be disposed of properly. You can schedule a furniture pickup using the @311.boston.gov app or visiting boston.gov/311.

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · Sep 9

Today is Preliminary Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot.
Check your polling location at voteinma.com

Graphic with text: Election Reminder, Preliminary Municipal Election, Tuesday, September 9 2025

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · Sep 5

Public Works is resurfacing streets and repairing ramps in every neighborhood of Boston this construction season.

Deputy Director Sean Darden explains what it takes to repair and resurface 50 miles of roadways. This helps make sure everyone has safe, efficient, accessible options to get around.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · Sep 3

New to Boston or currently have a damaged recycling cart?

Request a new one at boston.gov/311!

Our carts are made with 40% recycled material, including 10% of ocean-bound plastics collected near beaches, lakes & waterways ♻️♻️♻️

Dozens of stacked, blue recycling carts neatly organized into rows

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · Aug 31

Early Voting for the Tuesday, September 9, Preliminary Municipal Election is at these locations today, Sunday, August 31, and runs through Friday, September 5, 2025. These are the locations for today. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/vote-early

Graphic with text: Early Voting Locations

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · Aug 31

More important tips as you move in:

♻️ Use the Trash Day app to check when trash collection is in your neighborhood.
🛏️ Schedule your mattress pickup at boston.gov/mattress. Spots fill up fast.

Additional moving resources can be found at boston.gov/moving. Welcome to Boston!

Tips for Moving in Boston
Respect your trash day and set out times. Use the Trash Day App to check when trash collection is in your neighborhood.

Learn more at
boston.gov/trash-day

Tips for Moving in Boston
Schedule your FREE mattress pickup. Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait.

Learn more at
boston.gov/mattress

Tips for Moving in Boston
Cancel your curbside compost service, or request service be moved to your new address.

Learn more at
bostoncomposts.com

Tips for Moving in Boston
Donate your clothing and textiles. Take them to a drop-off bin, or schedule an appointment online.

Learn more at
boston.gov/textiles

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · Aug 30

Public Works crews were out this morning sweeping streets and picking up litter in Mattapan Square, Geneva Ave, Fields Corner, and helping get ready for the New Edition Block Party.

See an issue on our neighborhood streets? Please let us know via @311.boston.gov

A street sweeper operating as the sun rises in Mattapan Square

A Boston Public Works street sweeper moves along Geneva Avenue, cleaning the street

A Public Works crew member carries a leaf blower on the sidewalk

A Public Works street sweeper moves through Dearborn Street in Roxbury

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · Aug 27

Thank you for sharing these case numbers, we’ve escalated this to our partners at @streets.boston.gov for review. We know it can be frustrating, but your reports are important: they help us collect data, detect patterns, and determine where increased enforcement is needed.

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · Aug 26

Early Voting for the Tuesday, September 9, Preliminary Municipal Election occurs on Saturday, August 30, Sunday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 2 through through Friday, September 5, 2025.
Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/earlyvoting

Graphic with text: Early voting dates: Saturday, August 30, Sunday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 2 through through Friday, September 5, 2025.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · Aug 26

Plan ahead! BCYF Curtis Hall pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance from Monday, September 8 through Monday, September 22. Swimmers are welcome at any BCYF pool. Check Boston.gov/BCYF-Aquatics for locations. #JamaicaPlain

Blue square with BCYF Programming Update text

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · Aug 21

Hello, this is the team at Boston 311. We’d like to take a closer look at this for you. If you can share the case number(s) from your 311 reports and the address of the parking concern, we can reach out to our partners @streets.boston.gov to review.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · Aug 20

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

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