City of Boston Streets Cabinet

Mayor Michelle Wu joined residents, City officials & PWD staff to celebrate 7,202 street lighting upgrades in 2026 - nearly 3x last year’s total & the highest annual total since 2016! Huge thanks to our Street Lighting team for their hard work keeping our streets bright, safe & accessible.💡🛠️🦺

Public Works recently resurfaced Metropolitan Avenue and Dale Street in Roslindale, and we’re continuing state of good repair work across Boston! Learn more at boston.gov/resurfacing

Spooky Streets grants are BACK! 🎃🧛 Apply for a mini-grant today to receive $500 towards a block party with your neighborhood ghouls, ghosts and goblins. Learn more and apply at boston.gov/spooky-streets-2026.

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12, please note that some Boston neighborhoods will run on a delayed trash & recycling schedule. 📲Visit Boston.gov/trash-day for more information.

Open Newbury is back this Sunday! Check the schedule and get all the details at boston.gov/open-newbury

On Sunday, October 11, the East Boston Italian Heritage Parade will take place, beginning at 1 p.m. Be prepared: Parking will be restricted along the route. Towing begins at 5 a.m. on Sunday. Consider using the MBTA or Bluebikes to attend instead of driving.

Boston, like many American cities, overflows with innovators, cutting-edge research, and STEM talent. Our inaugural Pitchfest empowers public servants to partner with local experts to scale and implement projects for the public good. RSVP at pitchfestboston.eventbrite.com. #BostonTech #Innovation

BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Notices via Phone. police.boston.gov/2026/10/07/b...

Happy International Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day! @bostonschools.boston.gov is proud to celebrate our partnership with Massachusetts Safe Routes to School, helping make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more accessible for students.

PWD crews & contractors have been hard at work rebuilding concrete sidewalks in Brighton, including Market St. at Washington St., and making brick sidewalk repairs on Charles St. & Phillips St. in Beacon Hill. These ongoing improvements help make our sidewalks more accessible & easier to navigate.

As we prepare for the cold months ahead, deliveries of salt began early this morning at Frontage Road. Well before the first storm arrives, the PWD team is getting equipment ready, loading up our salt supply, and preparing to keep Boston’s streets treated & cleared throughout the winter.

Our next Blue Hill Avenue Town Hall is tomorrow, Sept. 30 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Albert D. Holland School of Technology. Residents can review the design block by block, ask questions, and provide feedback. Learn more about the Blue Hill Avenue Investment Plan at boston.gov/bluehillave

Heads up, East Boston! Our design workshop for the Bennington/Saratoga Safety Project has a new location. Join us at 6:30 p.m. at the East Boston Senior Center, 7 Bayswater Street. At the workshop, you can share feedback on different design options. More info: boston.gov/bennington-saratoga-safety

Open Streets Boston returns to Allston-Brighton on Sunday, October 4 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm and will take place from Brighton Ave. and Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St. and Commonwealth Ave. Discover more about Open Streets Boston at boston.gov/open-streets

PWD crews have been working through the weekend in close collaboration with our Boston Water & Sewer and Parks & Recreation partners. Our team continues to sweep streets and clear leaves, trash, and other debris from catch basins to help prevent flooding and keep our roadways clear & accessible.

PWD crews were out bright & early clearing litter along Blue Hill Ave. With high winds & rain in the forecast, our team is placing an extra emphasis on keeping catch basins clear of trash, leaves & other debris to help prevent flooding.

On Sunday, October 4, Open Streets Boston returns to Allston-Brighton! Don’t miss this community event filled with plenty of FREE activities for everyone to enjoy. Learn more at boston.gov/open-streets.

Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a coastal storm warning for the City of Boston beginning Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, based on the National Weather Service forecast. https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-announces-preparations-ahead-costal-storm-starting-friday-through-weekend

Due to the incoming nor’easter, the Zero Waste Drop-Off Day scheduled for Saturday, September 26, has been canceled. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 21, at 315 Gardner St in West Roxbury (Millenium Park). Residents can find information at Boston.gov/Zero-Waste-Day.

Before the first pitch, PWD crews were already hard at work emptying trash receptacles around Fenway Park & helping keep the neighborhood clean & game-day ready. ⚾🧹🗑️🦺

Ride & Chill at Franklin Park is coming on Sunday, October 11! Explore the park at this free, family-friendly event with group bike rides, music, food, fitness activities and a festival at the Shattuck picnic area. All ages and levels welcome! boston.gov/calendar/ride-and-chill-franklin-park

Open Streets Boston returns to Allston-Brighton two weeks from today! 📅 Sunday, October 4 🕙 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM 📍 Brighton Ave. and Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St. and Commonwealth Ave Discover more about Open Streets Boston at boston.gov/open-streets

We partner with @streets.boston.gov to create family-friendly streets that help students get to school safely. Our goal? Make walking and biking to school safe, popular, and fun. Learn more at www.boston.gov/government/c....

Do you and your family walk or bike to school? Then check out these tips on how to make travel to and from school safe and fun! Try walking or biking to school! It's a great way for families to stay healthy and get your student’s brain focused and ready for the school day. ⬇️

💡🛠️🦺 Our Street Lighting Division has been hard at work all weekend upgrading fixtures on Union Park St, Massachusetts Ave, Circuit Dr & across the Charlestown Navy Yard. To learn more about the Street Lighting team: www.boston.gov/departments/...

PWD crews were out bright & early today sweeping streets, repairing roadway deficiencies & picking up litter in neighborhoods across the city.

The next Blue Hill Avenue open house is Tuesday, September 22 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library. We will gather feedback and share updated designs for our generational investment in a safer, more connected Blue Hill Avenue. Learn more at boston.gov/bluehillave

Your sidewalk shouldn’t slow you down. If something’s cracked or unsafe, let us know through the 311 app. Reporting helps crews fix it faster so you and your neighbors can get around.

Our crews were hard at work this weekend! The Street Lighting Division continued upgrades on Tremont Street, Columbus Avenue, Washington Street, and throughout the Charlestown Navy Yard. To date in 2026, the division has upgraded a total of 5,743 lighting fixtures citywide! 💡🛠️🦺

While crews worked late into the night emptying trash receptacles around Fenway Park, weekend clean-ups are in full swing this morning. PWD personnel are out across the city sweeping streets & picking up litter citywide.

Our next community meeting is this Monday, September 14 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the BCYF Perkins Community Center to hear feedback and share updated designs for our generational investment in a safer, more connected Blue Hill Avenue. Find more upcoming community meetings at boston.gov/bluehillave

Open Streets Mattapan is tomorrow, September 12! Details at boston.gov/open-streets

Due to rain in the forecast, Open Newbury Street is canceled this Sunday, September 13. More info at boston.gov/open-newbury

We are upgrading Boston's parking meters! Kevin Ruane from BTD's Meter Division introduces the new and improved parking meters we're installing. Learn more at boston.gov/meter-upgrades

Open Streets Boston returns to Mattapan one week from today on Saturday, September 12! Stroll and shop with local businesses and vendors, and explore the many activities along the route celebrating community and culture. Learn more at boston.gov/open-streets

Our Street Lighting Division was busy over the weekend upgrading fixtures at the Charlestown Navy Yard, as well as along Washington St. in the South End from Herald St. to Melnea Cass Blvd. To learn more about the Street Lighting team: www.boston.gov/departments/...

Our survey on concept design options for Andrew Square is closing on September 7! Please give us your feedback at engagement.jmgoldson.com/andrewsquare/

With Labor Day being celebrated on Monday, September 7, please be advised that some Boston neighborhoods will run on a delayed trash & recycling schedule. 🗑️♻️ 📱 Download our free Trash Day app for reminders about your collection day, schedule changes, and much more: Boston.gov/trash-day

East Boston streets are looking smooth! PWD crews and contractors wrapped up resurfacing on Marginal St., Saratoga St., Curtis St., and Everett St. This work builds on a record-setting 50 miles of streets resurfaced in 2025. Wondering if your street is next? Find out at boston.gov/resurfacing

Starting September 1, new MBTA fare pilots will make transit more affordable and easier to use!

We’re working to make sure every resident can get where they need to go while making sure our public transit is safe, affordable, and ready to serve the needs of every generation. I’m grateful to the MBTA, our city partners, and leaders like Mary who are bringing us closer to those goals every day.

@mbta.com is launching three big pilots to help make it easier to get around on public transit! 🚉

It was another busy weekend for our Street Lighting Division. They completed 222 fixture upgrades in the South End & Charlestown, bringing the citywide total to 5,360 upgrades to date! Our Street Lighting team continue to make neighborhoods across Boston brighter & safer.

After the annual Caribbean Festival, our PWD crews were out sweeping streets & picking up litter along Blue Hill Ave.

On Saturday, August 29, the annual Caribbean Carnival will be held with 2 parades. The J'ouvert Parade begins at 6:00 a.m. and the Caribbean Carnival begins at 1:00 p.m. Towing will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday along the Carnival route. Check out the traffic advisory at boston.gov/transportation

Don't sleep on recycling. ♻️ If you live in a building with 6 units or less, the City of Boston (@boston.gov) can help recycle your mattress! Learn more and schedule at boston.gov/mattress-recycling. #Boston #BostonMoving #Recycling