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@civicorganizing.boston.gov's City Hall on the Go truck is on the move this week, bringing City Hall services to all of Boston’s neighborhoods!

🗓️ Tuesday, 1/13: Fenway-Kenmore, Allston, Brighton
🗓️ Wednesday, 1/14: Mission Hill, South End, Dorchester

See all times and locations at the link below.
City Hall on the Go Truck
We want to make taking care of your city business as easy as possible. City Hall on the Go is here to save you a trip to Boston City Hall by bringing our services to your doorstep and offering guidanc...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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It's time for another #mysteryphoto! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?
January 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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We’re excited to announce our new Catering Accelerator Program led by Prepshift!

This eight-week program is designed specifically for Boston restaurant owners looking to scale the catering side of their existing food business.

Learn more and apply: boston.gov/catering-accelerator
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Boston teens 👀 Oyeaaaa!

The Office of Youth Engagement & Advancement (OYEA) is hosting the Mayor’s Youth Summit — with free 🍕 pizza, live 🎵 entertainment, merch & giveaways.

📅 Feb 21 | 3–6 PM
🎟️ FREE — boston.gov/youth-summit

#Boston #Teens #MYS2026
Flyer for the Mayor’s Youth Summit 2026. A red and white design with a red city skyline graphic and the Mayor’s Youth Summit logo centered. Logos for the City of Boston and the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement appear at the top. Text highlights free food, live entertainment, awards, merch, giveaways, and more. Event details read: Saturday, February 21, from 3–6 PM at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter. The event is for Boston teens ages 14–19, with free registration required. A website link directs viewers to boston.gov/youth-summit for more information.
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Heads up, Boston: No Orange Line service between Wellington and Back Bay this weekend (Jan. 10-11).

Shuttle buses, the Green Line, and fare-free commuter rail service are available. For more info: boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns
MBTA map showing Jan. 10-11 service diversion on the Orange Line between Wellington and Back Bay. Alternative options include the Green Line and shuttle buses between Wellington and North Station
January 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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In this second term, we will deliver the best city services, set the standard for public education, and build an economy that will thrive for another two-and-a-half centuries. #BostonInauguration
January 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Going out on a brisk winter walk? Stay hydrated with BWSC’s award winning tap water! DotNews has us covered with their recent article! https://www.dotnews.com/2026/boston-may-have-the-nations-tastiest-tap-water-heres-why/
January 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Boston is hiring Parking Meter Supervisors!

Apply online at bit.ly/3Z37c2a or come to our next hiring event.

🗓️ Monday, Jan. 12
⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Civic Pavilion at City Hall, 5 Congress St.
Photo of BTD parking enforcement officer's shoulder patch. Text reads: We're hiring! The Boston Transportation Department is hiring Parking Meter Supervisors! Apply online at boston.gov/careers or attend our next in-person hiring event on January 12.
January 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Join your neighbors at the Central Library at Copley Square Sunday at 1 p.m. for Together We See More, a small group tour of works featured in the @bpl.boston.gov exhibition, “Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston.”
Together We See More: Exhibition Discussion
Join your community to question, connect, and talk a few artworks through—together. This is a small group tour through facilitated discussion in front of works of art featured in the current exhibiti...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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While it doesn’t seem it now, the 2026 Boston Marathon will be here before we know it. Today we joined our local and state partners at the first public safety meeting at MEMA to kick off the planning for April’s race. #ReadyBoston
January 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Are you looking for affordable housing? Do you have an eviction on your record?

Join experts from the Mayor's Office of Housing for a Housing Workshop on Saturday, January 17 at 10:30 AM to learn about the resources available to you. Register at bit.ly/HousingSearchOverview
Join experts from the Mayor's Office of Housing for a Housing Workshop on Saturday, January 12, 2026 at the East Boston Public Library. This is a free event where you can ask questions about your housing search, eviction sealing, and housing legal services. Register at bit.ly/HousingSearchOverview
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Hey #JamaicaPlain, we need your feedback! 🌳Join us next Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual community meeting to review site analysis and next steps at Jefferson Playground.

📆Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 boston.gov/jefferson-playground or find the link in our bio
Pathway at Jefferson Playground during fall
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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🚲 Station Alert (Downtown Crossing): Tremont St at Hamilton Pl is temporarily offline Jan 9–11 and will be back online Jan 12.

Need to dock nearby? Use Tremont St at Park St (Park Street T stop) ~400 ft away.

Thanks for your patience through this temporary inconvenience. 💙

#Bluebikes #BikeCommute
January 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Join us on Wednesday, January 14, 1:30-2:30 pm EST for an engaging discussion: Best Practices in Building Youth Climate Resilience.

Register now at : www.google.com/url?q=https%...

If are a professional don’t miss this important conversation with William Spitzer, PHD! #ReadyBoston
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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We’re hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. No appointment is necessary, just stop in and get vaccinated.

1/10, 10am - 2pm: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center in Brighton
1/14, 3pm - 7pm: BCYF Hyde Park
1/15, 3 - 7pm: BCYF Perkins in Dorchester

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January 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Welcome to the Boston School Committee!

@mayorwu.boston.gov announced three new appointments to the Boston School Committee earlier this week.
Group photo of Franklin Peralta and five others posing and standing together. Group photo of Lydia Torres, Dr. Stephen Alkins, and five others posing and standing together. Close-up of a signed official document with the handwritten names of Lydia Torres, Franklin Peralta, and Dr. Stephen Alkins.
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Join the hundreds of neighbors who wake up every day and work to protect and promote the health and well-being of Boston’s residents and families. Your skills and talents could help make a difference in your community.

Explore all career opportunities and apply today at boston.gov/bphc-careers.
Boston Public Health Commission employees at an all-staff event overlayed in blue. Text over the photo reads, "We're hiring! Serve your community and build a healthier Boston". Below are photos of 9 staff members pieced together in a collage. Below those photos, text reads, "Apply today at boston.gov/bphc-careers." The Boston Public Health Commission logo is at the bottom.
January 7, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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We’re hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. No appointment is necessary, just stop in and get vaccinated.

1/10, 10am - 2pm: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center in Brighton
1/14, 3pm - 7pm: BCYF Hyde Park
1/15, 3 - 7pm: BCYF Perkins in Dorchester

boston.gov/vaccine-clinics
January 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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⚽️ Ready to play, #Boston?

#BCYF Developmental #Futsal brings ages 8–11 together to build skills and play against other neighborhood centers.

Find your center and register: Boston.gov/BCYF
Flyer promoting BCYFs Developmental Futsal Program for ages 8–11. The flyer lists girls sessions on Wednesdays from January 13 to March 11 and boys sessions on Thursdays from January 14 to March 12. Text explains that participants will learn futsal basics including passing, dribbling, shooting, and teamwork, and play games against other BCYF community centers. The flyer includes illustrated children in soccer uniforms and a link to the website Boston.gov/BCYF.
January 7, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Young people are the co-authors of Boston’s next chapter. Join us for a Teen Takeover at the Mattahunt Friday as we imagine and collaborate on how we’ll make Boston a home for everyone over the next four years! #BostonInauguration
A graphic styled to look like a notebook doodle with a crumpled paper background and doodle illustrations throughout. Text reads: "Teen takeover at the Mattahunt. Share your hopes, ideas, and creative visions for the future of Boston with Mayor Wu while enjoying food, music, art, and more! Friday, January 9 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Mattahunt Community Center." An image of Mayor Wu is featured.
January 7, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Boston EMS EMT Telecommunicator Andrew Gunther was honored this week by the Massachusetts State 911 for his exceptional work during a high-risk emergency call last fall.
January 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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The MBTA has announced that there will be no train service between Wellington and Back Bay January 10-11 due to signal work.

Shuttle buses will be available between Wellington and North Station. Use the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.

Learn more: MBTA.com/OrangeLine.
A wayfinding map from the MBTA shows that the Orange Line temporarily has no service between Back Bay and Wellington, and that the Green Line will replace service between Back Bay (Copley) and North Station, with shuttle service being available between North Station and Wellington.
January 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Join your neighbors this Saturday for a winter bike ride through Jamaica Plain and Roxbury at 11 a.m., followed by some delicious hot chocolate.

No bike? No problem! We’ll have some @ridebluebikes.bsky.social available for riders aged 16+.

❄️🚲Register: boston.gov/calendar/january-winter-bike-ride
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January 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Two children in Boston have died of the flu this season. As cases surge, especially among children, we urge all residents 6 months and older to get vaccinated and take preventative measures.

We are hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this January. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Two Flu-Related Deaths Among Children Under Two Years Old in Boston
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is informing residents that flu has been associated with the deaths of two children under two years of age in Boston. These are the first reported flu deaths in children in Boston this flu season.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s First Deaf School Leader Makes History
Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing’s First Deaf Principal Makes History In Boston
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January 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM