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Operating hours for City buildings City Hall is open to the public on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All schools, library locations, and BCYF community centers are closed. city_hall_municipal_offices Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. Status of City departments Many departments have closed their offices to the public. If you need to visit City Hall for essential services, you must make an appointment. food Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. Meal sites for youth With schools closed through the rest of the school year, we're providing free breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, across the City. location Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. COVID-19 testing sites Testing is free, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Please call ahead before visiting a location. closed_roads Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. City construction The City will permit any construction type that is allowed by the state, with the required COVID-19 Safety Affidavits and COVID-19 Safety Plans. parking_meters Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. Parking meters Residents with a valid resident parking permit sticker can park in a metered or two-hour parking space in their neighborhood without having to adhere to the time limit, or pay a meter fee. trash_and_Recycling Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. Trash and recycling There is no residential trash and recycling pickup during the weekend. street_sweeping Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. Street Cleaning Street cleaning is on a normal schedule. However, we are not ticketing or towing for street sweeping at this time. kitchen Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. Restaurants and bars Restaurants are allowed to open for outdoor dining. The Licensing Board released temporary guidance for restaurants in Boston. tow_lot Alert A red exclamation point in a cirlce. Tow lot The tow lot is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases. Common resources Apply for a City job Building permits and licenses City property information search Complete the 2020 federal census Get a resident parking permit Find affordable housing Order birth certificates online Pay a parking ticket ! Pay code violation fines Pay your motor vehicle excise tax Pay your real estate taxes bos_311_icon_black Report an issue on 311 1 Guide: Winter in Boston 2 Guide: Trash and recycling 3 Guide: Visiting Boston 4 Guide: Getting around Boston Latest news Latest news Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Boston May 30 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Boston public_health_commission_logo The state has updated guidance on the Reopening Massachusetts website. We also continue to update City-specific guidance for Boston on our reopening website. A Public Health Advisory for everyone in... Jun 12 Mayor Walsh and Steering Committee Announces Boston Resiliency Fund has Awarded Over $20 Million Press Office Jun 12 Demolition Delay application: 3171 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain Landmarks Commission Jun 12 Mayor Walsh declares racism a public health crisis Mayor's Office Jun 11 Boston Public Library launches 'BPL to Go' Library More City news Featured videos Boston, we're still here Boston, our workers on the frontlines are still here for you. Please stay home for them. A Changing City: Climate change Our future is defined by our actions today. Watch us on YouTube Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account. 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Your Email Address Zip Code Sign Up Upcoming Events Jun 13 Boston Public Schools virtual graduation for the Class of 2020 The virtual ceremony on June 13 will be broadcast in English and Spanish on WCVB Channel 5 at 7:30 p.m., and on Entravision Boston at 11 p.m. Event details for Boston Public Schools virtual graduation for the Class of 2020 Featured CANCELED: Leaf and yard waste drop-off "> Jun 14 CANCELED: Leaf and yard waste drop-off Jun 14 Parks fitness: Live virtual yoga class Image for Boston Collegiate Charter Schools meeting Jun 15 Boston Collegiate Charter Schools meeting Image for KIPP MA Governance and Compensation Committee meeting Jun 15 KIPP MA Governance and Compensation Committee meeting Find more events Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh Contact: Mayor's Office Meet the Mayor Mayor Martin J. Walsh, an accomplished advocate for working people and a proud product of the City of Boston, was sworn in as the City’s 54th Mayor on January 6, 2014. 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