City of Boston - Press Releases

BCYF's Swim League Seeking Youth Participants

Boston Centers for Youth and Families — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF,) the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency, is currently enrolling youth participants in a citywide competitive swimming league.

The annual league involves boys and girls ages 6-15. Participants must be able to swim one length of the swimming pool. The league is a developmental league and serves as an introduction to swimming competitively for most young swimmers so experience on a swim team is not necessary. The regular...

BCYF Celebrates Its 35th

Boston Centers for Youth and Families — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of past and current employees, partners, sponsors, volunteers and a few surprise guests gathered at the House of Blues Boston tonight to join in the 35th anniversary celebration of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF.)

Mayor Menino said “Over the past 35 years, Boston Centers for Youth & Families has grown and changed with the times always working with neighborhood residents to address their needs. I am proud of what has been accomplished and I congratulate the BCYF...

Early Morning Delivery is EMT's 13th

Boston Emergency Medical Services — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:47:50 GMT

Early Morning Delivery is EMT’s 13th

Lucky in labor. Boston EMS’ EMT Bill Clapp and his partner EMT Frank Abbatangelo helped deliver a baby girl in the back of their ambulance this morning at 7:47 a.m. The baby was born just as the ambulance was backing into the Brigham and Women’s Hospital ER area. This was the 13th delivery for EMT Clapp who’s been with Boston EMS since 2000; and the 1st for EMT Abbatangelo with Boston EMS since 2007.

Neither EMT had actually...

November 18th is the last day to register to vote in the Special State Primary

Election Department — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NOVEMBER 18TH IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds Boston residents that the last day to register to vote, to change your address, or to change Political Party enrollment for the Special State Primary is Wednesday, November 18th. The Special State Primary will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. The Election Department (Boston City Hall, Room 241) is open...

Boston Common Holiday Tree Lighting Coming December 3

Parks and Recreation — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:37:36 GMT

Featuring Melinda Doolittle from “American Idol” and R&B sensation Brian McKnight

The City of Boston’s Official Tree Lighting hosted by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, title sponsor Nova Scotia Come to life, and media sponsors WCVB-TV Channel 5 and MAGIC 106.7 FM comes to Boston Common on Thursday, December 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This will be the 68th annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common.

The holiday decorations throughout...

Copley Square Tree Lighting December 2

Parks and Recreation — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:16:53 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino will join the Friends of Copley Square, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Back Bay businesses and residents for the official Copley Square Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2.

Held in Copley Square in the heart of Back Bay, the tree lighting, hosted by the Friends of Copley Square and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, features the Salvation Army Brass Ensemble directed by Band Master Bill Rollins, the Trinity Church Children’s...

Mayor Menino Hosts Holiday Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park

Parks and Recreation — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:58 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino will join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the North End community for the seventh annual holiday lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 23, at 5:30 p.m.

The annual holiday lighting display, sponsored by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, will bedeck all 260 feet of the trellises at the heart of the park with 50,000 bulbs in a unique and stunning blue and white design from...

Inspired by Nature

Arts, Tourism & Special Events — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:36:42 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events present Inspired by Nature, November 23 – December 31, 2009 at Boston City Hall.

The Mayor’s Gallery will feature Erik Gehring’s Photographs of the Arnold Arboretum, his favorite photo destination. During all four seasons, Erik explored all 265 acres of the park. He often returns to the same location several times to capture subtle changes as well as the dynamic beauty of the...

Street Improvement Team Wraps Up In Dorchester

Transportation Department — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The City of Boston's "Street Improvement Team" will be wrapping up its work with a quick but intensive clean-up of local streets and outdoor equipment in the Morton/Norfolk area of Dorchester on Thursday, November 12. Working from requests submitted to the Mayor's Office through its Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system that went into effect this past year, as well as from observations made by neighborhood residents and merchants, the team expects to make improvements geared to both...

Contractors Bid on Plan to Reconstruct Dorchester Avenue Intersections

Mayor's Office — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Funds Boston Project

The overhaul of fifteen intersections along Dorchester Avenue took a giant step forward recently with the opening of bids from contractors competing for the much anticipated project. The reconstruction is being funded with federal stimulus money under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The job is expected to take two years to complete and will provide jobs for over 100 people.

Boston Mayor...

Boston EMS Takes Homes 7 Regional Awards

Boston Emergency Medical Services — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Boston EMS Takes Home 7 Regional Awards

Serino receives Lifetime Achievement Award

At Boston EMS, the strength of our service lies in our personnel’s commitment to excellence. Boston EMS took home 7 awards tonight as part of the 9th Annual MBEMSC (Metro Boston EMS Council) Region IV Awards. The awards are aimed at recognizing individuals who strive to improve the delivery of pre-hospital care.

“This is a great honor for the dedicated men and women of Boston...

Contractors Bid on Plan to Reconstruct Dorchester Avenue Intersections

Transportation Department — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The overhaul of fifteen intersections along Dorchester Avenue took a giant step forward recently with the opening of bids from contractors competing for the much anticipated project. The reconstruction is being funded with federal stimulus money under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The job is expected to take two years to complete and will provide jobs for over 100 people.

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino said, "Boston was credited with being one of the very first...

Parks Department Holiday Tree Lightings Begin November 23

Parks and Recreation — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:10:43 GMT

The 2009 holiday tree lighting celebrations hosted by Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will kick off with the Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on Monday, November 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The lighting display, sponsored by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, bedecks all 260 feet of the trellises at the heart of the park with 50,000 bulbs in a unique blue and white...

Mayor Menino, JPNDC Celebrate Reuse of JP's Historic Blessed Sacrament Church

Department of Neighborhood Development — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:05:18 GMT

$28M Mixed-Use Project to Transform Neighborhood Landmark, make Available New Affordable Homeownership and Rental Housing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) Director Evelyn Friedman today joined the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC), New Atlantic Development Corporation (NADC), and community members to celebrate the completion of the first 16 new units of housing on the site of the former Blessed Sacrament church....

Mayor Menino Appoints Dr. Joseph Betancourt to Public Health Board

Mayor's Office — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Betancourt, director of the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, to the Boston Public Health Commission’s Board of Health. Dr. Betancourt succeeds Hortensia Amaro, a Northeastern University professor and director of the university’s Institute on Urban Health Research, who resigned from the board in September after serving seven and a half years. Dr. Betancourt will begin his tenure when the Board of...

Mayor Menino to Receive Award for Excellence in Serving the Autism Community

Mayor's Office — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

1st elected official to win Margaret L. Bauman, MD Award

Mayor Thomas M. Menino will receive the Margaret L. Bauman, MD Award for Excellence in Serving the Autism Community this Friday at the 14th Annual Current Trends in Autism Conference. The award, which is being given to an elected official for the first time, recognizes the Mayor’s work in establishing the first highly technological program for adolescents in Boston Public Schools, organizing the first Mayor’s Autism...

Outdoor Fires Not Allowed in Boston

Fire Department — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:44:29 GMT

Chiminea’s, fire pits, fire rings or open burning of any type are not permitted in the City of Boston per order of the Fire Marshal.

Boston Municipal Election Preparations

Mayor's Office — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Boston released plans for the 2009 Municipal Election.

The City of Boston has well over the number of ballots to satisfy each of the 356,453 registered voters eligible to participate Tuesday. Of the over 1,500 election officials that will work, approximately 400 are fluent in second languages. Boston has a total of 254 precincts and 156 polling locations which will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

All precincts will have...

Mayor Menino Announces Purchase of Qualified School Construction Bonds

Mayor's Office — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

City seizes opportunity, will save $3.6 million in interest costs

Mayor Menino today announced that the City has sold $20 million of qualified school construction bonds (QSCBs) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will improve Boston Public Schools and save $3.6 million in interest. With the sale, Boston becomes the first City to issue these bonds in Massachusetts or New England. It is also one of few bond issues to be sold competitively on a...

Change Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries

Fire Department — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:59:34 GMT

Boston Fire Commissioner Roderick J. Fraser, Jr. urges all to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries when you change your clocks.

As the time change approaches on Saturday evening, October 31, 2009, Boston Fire Commissioner Roderick J. Fraser, Jr. wants to remind all residents to make another change that could save their lives-changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. At the same time, make sure that they are in good working...

Mayor Menino Announces $100,000 Donation from Citizens Bank to Food + Fuel Campaign

Mayor's Office — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Donation will support shelters and emergency food programs through Black Ministerial Alliance

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that The Citizens Bank Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Food and Fuel Initiative as part of its ongoing support of this multi-year program aimed at helping Boston’s low-income residents cope with food and fuel costs during...

Mayor Menino, W Hotel Officials Celebrate Grand Opening of Boston's Newest World-Class Hotel

Department of Neighborhood Development — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

300 New Jobs Generated by First ‘Boston Invests in Growth’ Project

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined W Hotel officials and members of the Chinatown and Theater District communities to celebrate the opening of the hotel and residences, marking the occasion of the first major commercial development project to benefit from the City’s Boston Invests in Growth initiative and the world-wide chain’s first hotel in New England. In addition to the 250 jobs that were ...

Apparatus Purchases for 2010

Fire Department — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:34:59 GMT

The Boston Fire Department announces its 2010 Fire Apparatus purchases. The Department will be purchasing three (3) Custom Engine Pumpers and two (2) Aerial Ladder Trucks. The bid period for manufacturers to supply the department with the apparatus will begin Monday November 2, 2009 with a Wednesday November 18, 2009 bid opening date.

The specifications were designed by the Departments specification committee with many improvements in safety and performance. The bid process will be...

Mayor Menino Outlines Plans to Improve Primary Care

Mayor's Office — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today called for the creation of a consortium to coordinate the development of a diverse primary care workforce, a new website to connect physicians to primary care jobs, and a new mayoral award to promote and reward innovation and investment in healthcare.

Mayor Menino outlined those steps at the Parkman House after accepting the recommendations of the Mayor’s Task Force on Improving Access to Primary Care in Boston. He convened the task force in October...

City of Boston, Bank of America Announce Pilot to Preserve Tenancies in Foreclosed Properties

Mayor's Office — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Initiative is Part of City’s Continued Efforts to Acquire Foreclosed Homes, Stabilize Hardest Hit Neighborhoods

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Bank of America Corporation today announced a first-of-its-kind in the nation initiative to prevent tenants from being displaced out of foreclosed homes. The initiative marks the latest expansion in the City’s on-going efforts to meet all of the challenges presented by the foreclosure crisis.

Under this REO Tenancy...

City of Boston, Bank of America Announce Pilot to Preserve Tenancies in Foreclosed Properties

Department of Neighborhood Development — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Initiative is Part of City’s Continued Efforts to Acquire Foreclosed Homes,
Stabilize Hardest Hit Neighborhoods

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Bank of America Corporation today announced a first-of-its-kind in the nation initiative to prevent tenants from being displaced out of foreclosed homes. The initiative marks the latest expansion in the City’s on-going efforts to meet all of the challenges presented by the foreclosure crisis.

Under this...

Street Improvement Team Tackles Mattapan Square

Transportation Department — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The City of Boston's new "Street Improvement Team" has plans to tackle Mattapan Square on Thursday, October 29 for a quick but intensive clean-up of local streets and outdoor equipment. Working from requests submitted to the Mayor's office through its Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system that went into effect this past year, as well as from observations made by neighborhood residents and merchants, the Team expects to make improvements geared to both maximize traffic and pedestrian...

New Technology Enables Traffic Management Improvements in Allston/Brighton

Transportation Department — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The City of Boston today announced that important traffic management advances have recently been made in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood through the use of new technology. A collaborative effort of the Office of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the city's Transportation and Management Information Services Departments, and Boston District City Councilor Mark Ciommo, the project will have a significant positive impact on local street traffic.

Mayor Menino said, "These traffic...

Fields Corner Branch of the BPL to Reopen November 2

Library — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON — October 26, 2009 – The Fields Corner branch of the Boston Public Library will reopen on Monday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m. following the completion of a building improvement project there. The building improvements include roof restoration, select insulated window installation, and the replacement of the storefront and doors.

The project at the Fields Corner branch is part of a City of Boston three-branch building improvement plan. The other two branches that underwent...

Mayor Menino Cuts Ribbon on New Franklin Hill Community

Mayor's Office — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Community space includes new Boys & Girls Club and Food Pantry

Mayor Thomas M. Menino cut the ribbon this morning on 266 newly-completed affordable units at the Franklin Hill public housing development in Dorchester. In addition to new apartments, the development includes smoke free housing, a community space that will hold a Boys & Girls Club and food pantry, and a new park.

“Franklin Hill is a great example of how partnerships get the job done in...

Mayor, Business Community Celebrates Successful First Year of Boston Buying Power Initiative

Department of Neighborhood Development — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

City’s Energy Broker Partner Opens Sales Office in Downtown Crossing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the City’s partner in its Boston Buying Power initiative, Taylor Consulting and Contracting, for a celebration of the program’s successful first year and grand opening celebration of their new downtown Boston office. In just 10 months, more than 800 commercial and industrial companies and non-profit organizations have joined the innovative bulk-buying group...

Frog Pond Opening Celebration Thursday November 19th

Parks and Recreation — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:31:44 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Parks Commissioner Antonia M. Pollak, and Frog Pond Foundation President Tom Kershaw will host this year’s official opening of the Boston Common Frog Pond on Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m.

The rink will open for the 2009/2010 season with a special Frog Pond Skating School exhibition featuring a dynamic and exciting assortment of the Boston area’s top national and international figure skating competitors, local up-and-coming young skating stars, and...

Traffic Advisory - Weekend of October 24 & 25, 2009

Transportation Department — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Temporary parking restrictions will be in place, and traffic may be delayed, due to special events being held in Boston weekend. Boston Transportation Commissioner Thomas J. Tinlin is advising drivers to give themselves extra time if traveling in the city and to pay close attention to posted parking regulations. As always, taking advantage of the MBTA is recommended.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

The Oak Scare 5K will start at 9:30 AM on Faneuil Street,...

Mayor Menino Launches City's First-Ever iPhone Application for Constituent Requests

Mayor's Office — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Innovative application uses cutting-edge technology to connect residents with city government like never before

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today launched the City’s first-ever innovative iPhone application that uses cutting-edge technology to connect residents directly with city government like never before. The application, part of the brand new suite of online services called “Citizens Connect,” provides constituents with the ability to send service requests to the Mayor’s...

Traffic Advisory - Friday, October 23, 2009

Transportation Department — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Due to a Boston Police Special Event, a number of traffic detours and temporary parking restrictions will be implemented on downtown streets.

Huntington Avenue eastbound from West Newton Street will be closed to traffic from Noon to 4 PM. Within this same time frame, there will be intermittent closings of Dartmouth Street and St. James Avenue as well.

"No Stopping, Boston Police Special Event, Friday" signs will be posted at the following locations.

Huntington...

Mayor Menino Outlines Boston's H1N1 Vaccination Plans

Mayor's Office — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mayor urges patience in light of expected vaccine delivery delays

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today urged Boston residents at high risk of getting the 2009 H1N1 virus to be patient in light of anticipated delays in the delivery of the H1N1 vaccine, as he joined public health officials in outlining the city’s vaccination plans once ample supplies of the vaccine arrive.

“When we get the H1N1 vaccine, we will move it out as quickly as we can,” Mayor Menino said during a...

Street Improvement Team Tackles East Boston

Transportation Department — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The City of Boston's new "Street Improvement Team" has plans to tackle East Boston on Thursday, October 22 for a quick but intensive clean-up of local streets and outdoor equipment. Working from requests submitted to the Mayor's office through its Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system that went into effect this past year, as well as from observations made by neighborhood residents and merchants, the Team expects to make improvements geared to both maximize traffic and pedestrian...

We Are Boston 2009 Awards Gala Honors Outstanding Contributions to Boston's Diversity

Mayor's Office — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Receives Leadership Award

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians held the fourth annual “We Are Boston” awards gala October 6th at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma was honored with the We Are Boston Leadership Award. Outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to embracing Boston’s diversity were also recognized. Over 1,000 people representing...

Traffic Advisory - Grand Prix

Transportation Department — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, October 17, the First Annual Boston Grand Prix will be hosted by the Boston Police Athletic League to support its many programs that benefit the city's young people. Cambridge Street, between Court Street and New Sudbury Street, will be closed to traffic from 4 AM to 7 PM to accommodate the go-kart racing as well as a viewing stand. As a result, traffic will be detoured around Government Center and temporary Tow Zone, No Stopping parking restrictions will be instituted on...

Mayor Menino To Rename The Murphy Community Center Tomorrow

Boston Centers for Youth and Families — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Murphy Community Center, 1 Worrell Street in Dorchester, will be renamed during a special ceremony tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th at 1:30 p.m.

WHO: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ Executive Director Daphne Griffin, and the Leahy-Holloran Families (the center will be re-named the Leahy-Holloran Community Center in honor of the late Brian Leahy, Michael Leahy and Joseph Holloran who spent countless hours working with the youth of Dorchester.)...

Mayor Menino Celebrates $100,000 Award to Build Green Schools

Environmental & Energy Services — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Roosevelt School the gold standard in sustainability

Mayor Menino today celebrated the Franklin D. Roosevelt K-8 School in Hyde Park and the City receiving $100,000 to build additional green school buildings. The award is from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), which gave the Roosevelt School annex a gold rating for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). San Jose, California-based technology company Adobe Systems is the funding partner for this effort. ...

Mayor Menino Breaks Ground on New Dudley Square Police Station

Police Department — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Celebration marks latest milestone in Dudley Vision Master Plan; Website is another example of the City’s commitment to using technology to enhance communication at the neighborhood level

Mayor Menino today was joined by Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis, other City officials, and members of the Dudley Vision Advisory Task Force for a groundbreaking ceremony on the highly anticipated new Area B-2 police station in Dudley Square at the former Modern Electroplating Company,...

Mayor Menino Launches First-Ever "Constituent Response Team"

Mayor's Office — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Effort uses innovative technology to coordinate cross-collaboration among city agencies to address quality of life issues

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that the City of Boston in conjunction with the Boston Police Department (BPD) will implement a proactive, data-driven approach to address recurring quality of life issues in Boston through interagency and community-based partnerships.

This latest community policing...

Mayor Menino Dedicates New Day Center for the Homeless

Mayor's Office — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Announces grants to connect the chronically homeless to permanent housing

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today opened the first city-operated day center for chronically homeless residents, creating for the first time a hub of services under one roof for the long-term homeless who spend most days on the street or in the shelter system.

At the dedication ceremony for the Weintraub Day Center at Woods Mullen Shelter, Mayor Menino also announced nearly $3 millions...

Boston Receives $3M to Aid Lead Paint Abatement in Low-Income Homes

Department of Neighborhood Development — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:31:29 GMT

Latest HUD Grant Emphasizes Boston’s Continued Success of “Lead Safe Boston” Program

Mayor Menino today announced that the City will be awarded over $3M in federal Lead Based Paint Hazard Control funds to reduce the hazards of lead-based paint in homes located in the City’s low and moderate income neighborhoods. The award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) is the tenth competitive federal funding award that the City’s Lead Safe Boston program has...

City Energized After Winning Solar Grant

Environmental & Energy Services — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Solar-powered evacuation route to be established with funds

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the City of Boston has been awarded the Solar America Cities grant for the purpose of establishing a solar evacuation route. The grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) will allow the City to integrate solar energy applications into its emergency response infrastructure by creating a pilot solar evacuation route that will feature a...

Revised Traffic Advisory - Columbus Day Weekend 2009

Transportation Department — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Red Sox Playoff games, as well as a number of scheduled special events, will bring additional traffic, and temporary road closures and parking restrictions, to the city this weekend. Boston Transportation Commissioner Thomas J. Tinlin is strongly cautioning people to leave their cars at home and take advantage of the MBTA.

Red Sox

Due to the Boston Red Sox playing at Fenway Park this weekend, temporary traffic and parking restrictions will be implemented in...

Boston EMS Chief Serino Logs Off for Final Time

Boston Emergency Medical Services — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Boston EMS Chief Serino Logs Off for Final Time

Will soon begin FEMA position

Chief Richard Serino’s career at Boston EMS has spanned three decades. He has met seven Presidents, overseen more than 40 large-scale emergencies and seen the department grow from 24 employees to close to 400. This past week, his nomination as the Deputy Administrator of FEMA was officially approved by a full Senate voice vote.

Serino has been with Boston EMS since 1973 and Chief...

Traffic Advisory - Columbus Day Weekend

Transportation Department — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A number of special events taking place in Boston this weekend will bring additional traffic as well as temporary road closures and parking restrictions to the city. The Boston Transportation Department is encouraging people to leave their cars at home and take advantage of the MBTA whenever possible.

Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown

Rutherford Avenue in Charlestown will be closed to traffic between Sullivan Square and Austin Street on Saturday, October 10, from 6 AM...

Mayor Menino Hosts Green Jobs Rally

Environmental & Energy Services — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Blue in Green Initiative Will Build Green Economy for Residents of Blue Hill Avenue Corridor

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined workforce development officials, employers, non-profits, and community residents in Mattapan for a green jobs rally in support of the City’s application for a $4 million ARRA labor grant. The Boston partnership of the Mayor’s Office of Jobs & Community Services and the Boston Private Industry Council recently submitted its application...