Happy Earth Month, Boston! 🌎 At the Parks and Recreation Department, we try to celebrate Earth every day, but it never hurts to show it a little extra love! Check out our park cleanups, tree plantings, and urban wilds programming throughout the next few weeks!
Learn more at boston.gov/urban-wilds
Modern four-story apartment building with parked cars and trees in front, representing income-restricted rental housing in Dorchester.
36 affordable housing units available in Boston: 34 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom, income limits at 30%, 50%, and 60% AMI, apply by May 4, 2026.
If you're an older Bostonian, applications are now open for Cheney Homes in Grove Hall! These age-restricted apartments are for residents 55 and older and offer 1- and 2-bedroom units to income-eligible households (30–60% AMI). The application deadline is May 4, 2026. Apply ➡️boston.gov/metrolist.
Group of five women posing together with one holding a sign that reads 'THE FUTURE IS FEMALE' in bold pink letters.
Group of people seated closely around a table engaged in a shared art activity near large windows with natural light.
four people posing indoors and wearing colorful sunglasses making small heart gestures with their fingers against a plain beige wall.
Three young men indoors, one holding a ping pong paddle raised in victory while the others hold hands nearby.
ICYMI: At Friday's Teen Celebration, we played games, decorated converse, took a scavenger hunt across the museum, and so much more with our BFD partners. Free entry to your local cultural institutions the first and second Sunday of every month -- visit boston.gov/familydays to learn more.
Graphic announcing the Bussey House in Dorchester as Boston's Newest Protected Landmark.
Introducing Boston's newest protected landmark, The Captain John Bussey House in Lower Mills, Dorchester.
Read the Study Report: https://ow.ly/NwhR50YKsZ5
Live now: @mayorwu.boston.gov and @fire.boston.gov share an announcement.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston invite community-based organizations, businesses, City workers, and residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of our City’s spirit of care.
Share your acts of kindness today with #OneBostonDay.
One Boston Day recognizes the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013.
Hey Jamaica Plain residents! 🌻Join us for the first community meeting about the Jamaica Pond Boathouse Study. We would love to hear your thoughts on the improvements being made during and after the meeting!
📅 April 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
We're hiring proposal readers! Help us evaluate proposals from community-based organizations seeking funding under our Community Block Development Grants – Public Services opportunity. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 1, 1PM EST. Learn more at bit.ly/CDBG-Readers
Tennis players say: “Love-Love” when starting a match.🎾 Well Boston, we think you will LOVE LOVE our Summer Tennis and Reading program in partnership with Tenacity! Sign up for engaging tennis and reading sessions now through the end of July!
tenacity.org/summer-tennis-reading-program-boston
A circa 1906 photograph of the 1856 Italianate mansion lived in by John and Mary Conness.
Alright, back to business. This is the 4th post in a series. We’re gearing up for a new archaeological survey in Mattapan ahead of a planned urban farm project. Our survey will determine if archaeological sites are present before work begins to convert an open field into a community food source. 1/6
Today at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 26 new EMTs and the promotion of 8members of our department. After 6 months of intensive academy training—and more than 3,000 9-1-1 calls answered in the field —these recruits officially joined our Boston EMS family.
Are you ready? Join us tomorrow on the Boston Common as teams face off for the second annual Duck Boat Challenge!
🗓 Sat, April 11 at 11:00 a.m.
📍Boston Common (along Charles Street)
🔥 Pulling to support FREE Parks sports programs!
More: boston.gov/duck-boat-challenge
You can also join MFA Teens, @oyea.boston.gov, and the Mayor’s Youth Council for a Teen Celebration this Sunday at 12 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts. 🖼️
Head to boston.gov/familydays to register for the Family Days program and get free entry to the event. Learn more at the link. 🎟️ ⤵
The Museum of African American History
Museum of Fine Arts
@museumofscience.bsky.social
New England Aquarium
Old North Illuminated
@paulreverehouse.bsky.social
Revolutionary Spaces: Old State House & Old South Meeting House
USS Constitution Museum
The first and second Sunday of each month, young people and families in Boston can visit all of these cultural institutions for free:
@boschildmuseum.bsky.social
Franklin Park Zoo
Institute of Contemporary Art
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
@jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social
MassArt Art Museum
This Sunday is a Boston Family Day! Cultural institutions across our city are free to visit for young people and their families.
Sign up at boston.gov/familydays. All @bostonschools.boston.gov students are automatically enrolled.
Check out all our partners in the thread ⬇️
Flyer for Boston Centers for Youth & Families promoting April school vacation week. Yellow background with BCYF logo and a photo of kids sitting on grass wearing sunglasses. Large text reads “Celebrate April School Vacation Week With Us!” Text highlights activities at BCYF centers and pools and directs viewers to Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration or a QR code. Footer includes Boston.gov/BCYF and @BCYFCenters.
#Boston, plans for April vacation? 👀
Hang out with us at #BCYF!
Find activities at boston.gov/bcyf-registration—tap “Special Events” and set the date filter to April vacation week.
See you there 💛
A graphic featuring a background of blurred yellow, orange, and green bell peppers. Text announces the 2026 Farmers Market Coupon Program Update, stating the grant application is now open for a Centralized Enrollment Partner
The second page of the Farmers Market graphic states that applications are due Monday, April 20, 2026. It directs interested partners to visit boston.gov/food-justice-grant to learn more about the partnership focusing on people and community
Calling all partners!
The Mayor’s Office of Food Justice is looking for a Centralized Enrollment Partner for the 2026 Farmers Market Coupon Program. If your team balances technical skills with a focus on people, we want to work with you!
👉 Learn more & apply boston.gov/food-justice-grant
Girls aged 7 to 14 participating in various sports activities at the All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival in Boston.
Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭, in partnership with the
Boston Parks Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families invites Boston girls aged 7 - 14 to participate in the annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival during April school vacation week.
Learn more: Boston.gov/Parks-Sports
Looking to start a new career? Check out our bi-weekly job training newsletter!
▶️Read the latest edition at mailchi.mp/boston.gov/job-training-and-employment-opportunities-in-boston-4960054
▶️Subscribe at boston.gov/workforce
Wastewater data for April 8 is now available:
• Citywide COVID-19 level: Very Low
• Citywide flu level: Moderate
• Citywide RSV level: Low
Find data about your neighborhood, reports, and more at boston.gov/wastewater.
City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing HUD Action Plan hearings scheduled for April 29 and 30, 2026, with in-person and virtual options.
Our team wants to hear from you! Join us on April 29th or April 30th from 6–7:30 PM to share your priorities for an estimated $27M in HUD funding. These funds support housing, homelessness assistance, and community development programs serving income eligible residents. https://ow.ly/U3k350Ykvz9
A lacrosse player runs. Behind them, text reads "Mayor's Cup Lacrosse Tournament, May 15-17, 2026, West Roxbury Education Complex, 1205 VFW Parkway, Boston, Boys and girls Grades 1-8."
We’re debuting the Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse Tournament May 15-16 in West Roxbury! 🥍
Divisions are available for boys and girls grades 1-8. Each division is limited to 8 teams and pre-registration is required. Visit boston.gov/parks-sports to register and find more sports opportunities for your family.
Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov joins state and community partners to make an announcement in support of ongoing initiatives to end outdoor substance use in neighborhoods of Boston and connect individuals with treatment and recovery programs.
Calling all Boston building owners and property managers! The second free in-person BERDO workshop will take place today, 4/8, from 3 - 7pm at Allston-Brighton CDC (18R Shepard Street)
Boston.gov/BERDO-Series/
The future of #BCYF #Nazzaro 👀
We recently shared new updates and designs for the North End Community Center—and it’s all coming together.
If you weren’t able to attend the meeting, you can catch the full presentation and follow along here:
https://ow.ly/X4I050YFcg6
Congresswoman @ayannapressley.bsky.social recently visited Mario Umana Academy, where she met with members of the school’s Student Senate for a thoughtful and energizing discussion centered on student voice, civic engagement, and community impact.
The Annual Census maintains the integrity of the voter roll. For more information, or to fill out the census, go to Boston.gov/census
It's #mysteryphoto time! Do you know where and when this photo was taken?
