City of Boston - Press Releases

Mayor Menino Keeps Sharing the Love

Mayor's Office — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

As his “We Love You, Boston” campaign continues, Mayor Thomas M. Menino today invited all Boston families to a Free Family Fun Day at Franklin Park’s William Devine Golf Course in Dorchester on Sunday, February 17, from 12 to 3 p.m.

“I know Boston parents had a tough weekend with their kids cooped up during the storm,” Mayor Menino said. “We’re hoping for a little more snow so families can get outside for some exercise and fresh air. With or...

Mayor Menino Launches 12th Annual EITC Campaign

Mayor's Office — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the launch of the City of Boston’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign, commencing its 12^th tax season. Spearheaded by the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services, in collaboration with non-profit, corporate and community partners, the program provides low- and moderate-income taxpayers with free financial services, in a multi-pronged effort to reduce poverty in the City of Boston. During the 2012 tax season, the Boston...

Boston Foundation, City partnership earns $480,000 grant to stimulate Uphams Corner cultural economy

Arts, Tourism & Special Events — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Foundation, City partnership earns $480,000 grant to stimulate Uphams Corner cultural economy

City's Strand Theatre to serve as hub of effort to highlight ethnic, neighborhood arts initiatives

Boston – Dorchester’s Uphams Corner could become a revitalized...

Mayor, City Officials Working with Brighton Businesses Impacted by Sunday's Four-Alarm Fire

Mayor's Office — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Department of Neighborhood Development Director Evelyn Freidman, and Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services Director Jay Walsh today said City officials are working closely with the Brighton neighborhood businesses ravaged by a four-alarm fire that began early Sunday morning in an effort to help the businesses and employees impacted by the fire.

“It’s a terrible loss to the community and a shame to see businesses destroyed and jobs...

A Day of Service and Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Arts, Tourism & Special Events — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, the Museum of African American History and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) will present a free tribute concert in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 1:00pm at Faneuil Hall. The program will feature a moving selection of classical music, spirituals and freedom songs performed by the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program, conducted by Marta Zurad....

Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities Participates in "National Disability Employment Awareness Month"

Mayor's Press Office — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities will be participating in “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” by hosting a “Disability Mentoring Day” (DMD) in Boston City Hall. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, and will include workshops, training, and job shadowing in various City departments for disabled residents who are working with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to gain employment.

Disability...

Mayor Menino Celebrates Kensington Groundbreaking in Downtown Crossing

Mayor's Office — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Today Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined Boston Redevelopment Authority Director Peter Meade, Kensington Investment Company, and Chinatown representatives to celebrate the groundbreaking on a new $170 million luxury high rise on Washington Street, located at the intersection of Chinatown, Downtown Crossing and the Theater District. The project will create more than 400 new jobs and is expected to open in summer 2013.

“This $170 million investment in the heart of downtown Boston is a...

Statement of Mayor Thomas M. Menino on President Obama's Jobs Speech

Mayor's Office — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Tonight President Obama announced a common sense approach to getting this country back to work. From investing in our infrastructure to bolstering our schools, the President has focused on what's important for America - putting people back to work. His proposal mirrors what we have been trying to do on the local level by helping small businesses and entrepreneurs start and grow, stimulating construction projects and assisting people with jobs training as they transition to new...

Mayor Menino Meets With DOJ Officials to Accept $2 Million Grant for Community-Based Youth Violence Prevention Program

Mayor's Office — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Mayor Menino today met with Federal officials from the Departments of Justice (DOJ), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Education to announce a $2 million grant over 3 years to serve the Norfolk Street area of Mattapan to support youth violence prevention. Mayor Menino first presented Boston’s comprehensive strategy to address youth violence and gang activity at the Summit on Preventing Youth Violence in April in Washington DC. Boston is one of six cities participating in the...

Create a summer job for a Boston teenager

Office of Jobs & Community Services — Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Create a summer job for a Boston teenager

By Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Gary L. Gottlieb

Menino pushes businesses to offer Hub teenagers jobs

Office of Jobs & Community Services — Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Menino pushes businesses to offer Hub teenagers jobs

By Chris Cassidy and Thomas Grillo