Greater Boston
Boston Shines 2010
The 8th Annual Citywide Neighborhood Cleanup
FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd & SATURDAY, APRIL 24th
8:00am-2:00pm. To volunteer or for more information, contact the
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services 617.635.3485
*please see flyer for more informaton*
CENSUS JOBS
Looking for Multi-lingual:
Census takers, crew Leaders,Crew Leader Assistants and Census Clerks
$17-$24/ hour
Good pay, flexible hours.
For more information and test locations call (866) 861-2010
The Inspectional Services Department wants you to know...
The City of Boston made a few changes to the Law regading snow...
In summary, Unshoveled sidewalks must go!
SUMMER JOB REGISTRATION
2010 HOPELINE INFORMATION
FREE Immigration Advice
2010 Schedule
Firefighter Exam
April 24, 2010
Mayor Thomas M. Menino cut the ribbon Tuesday 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 Boston,” Mayor Menino said. “This redevelopment not only benefits Franklin Hill residents, it really benefits the neighborhood and the entire city.” More
Mayor Thomas M. Menino will launch the city's first-ever iPhone application that uses cutting-edge technology to connect residents directly with city government. 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 24-Hour Hotline complete with pictures and location at the push of a button.
The Boston Public Schools Re-Engagement Center
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) Re-Engagement Center is located at the John Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury The Center, one of the first of its kind in the nation, is designed to ensure successful transitions back to high school for students who had dropped out but are returning to pursue a diploma. Students will spend a short period of time at the center to participate in tutoring, credit recovery, counseling and other services before being placed in an appropriate diploma-granting high school.
Mayor Releases Mid-Year Report on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding
With $172.6 million in total funding thus far, the City has been able to launch 41 projects unlocking a further $162.2 million for a total economic investment of over $334.8 million citywide.
www.cityofboston.gov/recovery
Election and Voter Registration Information
Voter Registration Forms and Applications
http://www.cityofboston.gov/elections/voter_reg.asp
Voter Registration deadlines
http://www.cityofboston.gov/elections/default.asp
How City retains records
City of Boston Email Policy
The Natural Resources Defense Council says Boston ranks at the top of the list for East Coast cities for "responsible energy use."
In a recently released report the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) commended the City of Boston for its exemplary environmental stewardship and sustainability. In the report, Boston placed eighth among large cities in the overall eco-smart ranking and was the top green city on the east coast. More
READYBoston Preparedness Planner
September is National Preparednss Month. To help Boston residents prepare for emergencies such as floods, fires, power outages or more extreme scenarios, the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness has introduced The READYBoston Preparedness Planner. This new, interactive and personalized tool assists Bostonians in creating their emergency plan and kit! Create your own plan now!
www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston »
Superintendent Johnson presents findings of study on special education in Boston Public Schools District commissioned peer review from Council of the Great City Schools to help close achievement gap among students with disabilities
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced various ways for residents to properly dispose of unusable televisions before and after the federally mandated shutdown of television channels analog signals and the transition to digital television (DTV) on June 12, 2009.
Learn more
Are You Ready to Purchase Your First Home?
The 1st Home Program is currently accepting applications for a lottery for 13 Brand New Eco-Friendly condominiums in Roslindale. We also have single family homes in Dorchester which are available now to qualified applicants on a first come first serve basis. For more information, visit the link below at the Department of Neighborhood Development.
1st Home Program
Boston Youth Zone
You will find activities, opportunities and other fun stuff for kids and teens. Plus important information for parents.
http://www.bostonyouthzone.com/
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