Massachusetts General Law Chapter 39, Section 23B requires that the public's business be conducted openly. Therefore, except in an emergency, a notice of every meeting of any governmental body must be filed with the City Clerk and posted at least forty-eight (48) hours (not including Sundays and legal holidays) prior to said meeting.
View the schedule of upcoming public meetings and hearings scheduled by City Departments, Boards, and Commissions.
This information can also be found on the bulletin board located on the 1st Floor of Boston City Hall (Congress Street Entrance).
All meetings held by the City of Boston are required to be accessible to persons with disabilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities who require alternately formatted materials or auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication and access to meetings of City departments or programs. Please allow at least 10 business days to arrange for accommodations. All requests should be sent to:
Kristen McCosh, Disability Commissioner and ADA Title ll Coordinator
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Note: Business Certificates are processed until 4:30PM.
New Daycare Business Requirement
When registering a daycare business in the City of Boston, daycare providers are now required to provide a copy of a valid state issued daycare provider license.
New Filers of Personal Property Tax Returns
All businesses in the City of Boston that have not filed a personal property tax return in 2010 are required to do so.