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City of Boston @boston.gov · Dec 12
We've launched an official City of Boston starter pack to make it easy to follow City departments. This starter pack will stay up to date as more teams join the Bluesky community. Give them a follow!
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City of Boston @boston.gov · 4d
🟠 Orange Line closure: the MBTA has announced that there will be no train service between Forest Hills and North Station this Saturday, October 11 through Monday, October 13.

Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay and the Green Line between Copley and North Station. mbta.com/orangeline
Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay and the Green Line between Copley and North Station.
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City of Boston @boston.gov · 18h
You can check out the City of Boston's annual grant calendar, which publishes upcoming grant opportunities for nonprofits, at boston.gov/grants.
A graphic with a white background. Text reads: Stay informed, grants calendar. Interested in City of Boston grant opportunities? Check out the City's new Grants calendar to see what programs City departments plan on launching in the upcoming year. Boston.gov/grants.
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City of Boston @boston.gov · 21h
The 9th annual Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition at the Boston City Hall Galleries is now accepting submissions!

Emerging artists who live or work in the Greater Boston area are encouraged to submit their artwork at boston.gov/fay-chandler.
A graphic with a photo of a person holds a certificate in front of an art piece in City Hall. The art is hung on a brick wall. Text on the graphic reads: Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition Call for Art. Apply by October 13, 2025 boston.gov/fay-chandler.
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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 22h
For the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 13:

🚫 Parking meters are free.
🛣️ Daytime street cleaning is canceled. Overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
🚮 Some neighborhoods will run on a delayed trash/recycling pickup schedule. See the list below or at boston.gov/trash-day
Indigenous Peoples Day Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule Neighborhoods on a Regular pickup schedule include: Back Bay Bay Village Beacon Hill Charlestown Chinatown Downtown Fenway-Kenmore Mission Hill North End Roxbury South Boston South End West End Wharf District Neighborhoods on a Delayed pickup schedule include: Allston Brighton Dorchester East Boston Hyde Park Jamaica Plain Mattapan Roslindale West Roxbury Go to boston.gov/trash-day for the full schedule.
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City of Boston @boston.gov · 1d
Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov joins @ems.boston.gov to honor 7 recent promotions to Superintendents and Deputy Superintendents, along with 32 graduating EMT recruits.
Boston EMS Graduation and Promotional Ceremony - October 10, 2025
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 1d
Boston Family Days is expanding!

See the full calendar of free concerts, theatrical performances, ballet and more at boston.gov/family-days.
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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 1d
We're proud to be a finalist for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards! @boston.gov's Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance is a global blueprint for local #climateaction ahead of #COP30.

📰: www.bloomberg.org/press/bloomb...
LOCAL LEADERS AWARDS Celebrating the most daring, impactful, and people-centered climate breakthroughs lead by cities, states, and regions.
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Bluebikes @ridebluebikes.bsky.social · 1d
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Experience the mental and physical health benefits of biking with a FREE $25 Bluebikes credit, thanks to our title sponsor @bluecrossma! 💙

Enter code BLUECROSSMA1010 in the Rewards section of the Bluebikes app. While supplies last!

Share why you ride: #WhyIBikeBlue
Today is World Mental Health Day. Free $25 Credits! Use Code: BluebrossMA1010 while supplies last. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
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City of Boston @boston.gov · 1d
This Saturday 10/18, @fire.boston.gov is offering free home installations for 10-year battery powered smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to residents of Chinatown and the South End. ⬇️
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm Installation
Do you live in Chinatown or the South End? Join us Saturday October 18! The Boston Fire Department in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is offering free home installation for 10-year battery ...
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City of Boston Archaeology @archaeology.boston.gov · 2d
Join us tonight at at 6:30pm at the Brighton Branch of the BPL to learn about the historic Market Street Burying Ground! Follow it up on Saturday 10/11 from 11am-2pm at the Market Street Burying Ground itself! Both events are free to the public.
#Boston #archaeology #history #ArchaeologyMonth
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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 2d
Today!! Join Chief Brian Swett and Director of Climate Resilience, Chris Osgood, on a walking tour of deployable flood barriers from 12 - 12:30pm. Meet at the Aquarium T Stop at 12pm. @alert.boston.gov @boston.gov

Learn more: boston.gov/calendar/deployables-day
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 2d
🚧 Big day for Dorchester!

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and the #Dorchester community next week for the groundbreaking of the new #BCYF Grove Hall Community Center — the first full-service center built in #GroveHall.

Learn more: boston.gov/bcyf-grove-hall
Flyer for BCYF Grove Hall Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. Background image shows a modern glass and metal building. Text reads: “Join Mayor Michelle Wu to celebrate the official start of construction of the new Grove Hall Community Center! Wednesday, October 15 at 3:30 PM, 40 Geneva Ave, Dorchester.” Logos at the bottom for Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, City of Boston Public Facilities, and Utile architecture firm.
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City of Boston @boston.gov · 2d
Applications are open for the Beyond Pride grant fund — a grant program that awards funding to organizations working to support and uplift Boston’s LGBTQ+ community. Apply now through Wednesday, October 15 at boston.gov/beyond-pride.
City hall is lit at night by blue light. The lowest elevated floor is lit in rainbow lights. Text on top reads 'Apply now for the Beyond Pride Grant Fund. Applications are open until Wednesday, October 15' with the link below which reads 'Boston.gov/Beyond-Pride.'
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 3d
FREE Hip Hop Dance, starting tonight, at BCYF #Roslindale CC ! 👯🎶

Boys & Girls ages 8–12 can learn fresh moves, build confidence, and have fun in this high-energy class. Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Don’t miss out!

👉 Register today at Boston.gov/BCYF-Roslindale or call 617-635-5186.
Flyer for BCYF Hip Hop Dance program. Title text: “Hip Hop Dance — Boys & Girls Ages 8–12.” Location: BCYF Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway. Program dates: Wednesdays, October 8 to December 10, from 5–6 PM. Registration info: boston.gov/BCYF-Roslindale or call 617-635-5186. Flyer shows two photos of kids dancing in a studio. Logo: Boston Centers for Youth & Families.
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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 3d
YOU'RE INVITED! Join us for a ribbon cutting and community celebration on 10/24 for the reopening of the Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to all.

Visit boston.gov/mattahunt for more details.
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Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @green-infrastructure.boston.gov · 3d
Rain is here, Boston! You know what that means - time to visit boston.gov/flood-survey and bookmark the Flood Survey. Take some photos today and tomorrow and submit your responses this week. Stay tuned for GI planning next steps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone!
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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 3d
🏀 Boston, let's get moving! Our updated sports facilities map shows courts, fields, and more all across the city—thanks to our partners at @bostonschools.boston.gov, @bcyf.boston.gov & @massdcr.bsky.social.

🏐🎾 Check it out now: www.boston.gov/departments/human-services/boston-sports-facilities-map
Screenshot of Sports facilities map
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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 3d
⏰The application process is now open, and will close on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Apply and learn more at bpl.org/childrens-musician-residency
Children’s Musician Residency at the BPL
Children's Musician Residency January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 Mission Statement The…
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Boston Public Library @bpl.boston.gov · 3d
The Boston Public Library is looking for a Children’s Musician and you can apply!

🎺 You'll be creating, developing, and implementing musical performances and workshops for children between the ages of 0-12.

🥁You'll have one performance or workshop at each open BPL location.
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City of Boston @boston.gov · 3d
Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov and @bostonschools.boston.gov Superintendent Mary Skipper cut the ribbon on the new Sarah Roberts Elementary School in Roslindale.
Sarah Roberts School Ribbon Cutting - October 8, 2025
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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 3d
👻Join us on Fri, Oct 17 at our spooktacular Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival for FREE fall & Halloween-themed activities, treats & more!

🎃Friday, October 17
🌙 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
🍂Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street

🪦boston.gov/falloween
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Boston Water and Sewer Commission @water.boston.gov · 3d
With the heavy rain this morning, BWSC crews will be positioned in low-lying and problematic areas throughout Boston for immediate response.
To report flooding, contact Operations at 617-989-7900
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · 3d
Grab a rope 🪢, feel the beat 🎶, and show off your moves! Boston youth ages 8–13, come have a blast with us Thursdays at BCYF Mattahunt in #Mattapan! Register now, spots are limited! ➡️ boston.gov/BCYF-Mattahunt
Flyer for BCYF Double Dutch program. Bright yellow and pink design with photos of youth double dutching. Title: “Double Dutch.” Program details: Thursdays, 5:30–6:45 PM, ages 8–13 at BCYF Mattahunt, 100 Hebron Street, Mattapan. Activities include turning, jumping skills, and double dutch songs. QR code for registration.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 3d
Young people in Boston ages 14-24 can find great, paid jobs during the school year at boston.gov/futurebos.
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Boston Office of Housing @housing.boston.gov · 3d
Four Corners Plaza construction is complete! The new mixed-income, transit-oriented development created 35 new homes and retail space next to the Fairmount Line in Dorchester. Another step toward the Wu Administration's goal of making Boston a home for everyone, learn more here:
ow.ly/H36V50X81HH.
A photo of Four Corners Plaza a modern four-story apartment building with beige and gray siding under a partly cloudy sky, parked cars lining the street in front.
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