Make sure you build an emergency kit with these items and anything else you may need if you have to shelter in place! #ReadyBoston

Jamaica Plain, we want to hear from you! 🛝 Share your thoughts on the future of Jefferson Playground by taking our survey. Your feedback will help shape the future of the park! 🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68 🗓️ Survey closes February 28th, 2026.

The Annual Census maintains the integrity of voter and jury rolls. For more information, or to fill out the census, go to Boston.gov/census

Tai Chi started yesterday at #BCYF #Mattahunt — but it’s not too late to join! 🌿 Slow down, stretch, and reset with FREE Tuesday classes through March 31. All are welcome! 💜 Learn more + sign up: boston.gov/bcyf-mattahunt

Does a rewarding career in public service sound like it is for you? Could you see yourself working here? We are hiring EMTs. Apply now to put yourself on the path of becoming a #BostonEMS EMT: tinyurl.com/BostonEMSHir... ✅Starting pay: $36/hour ✅Comprehensive training & career growth opportunities

Hey #Dorchester — Dive in 😎 — February Vacation is almost here at #BCYF Leahy-Holloran! 🔗 Find more programs: boston.gov/bcyf-registration#Dorchester👉 Click “Special Events” and adjust the date filter to explore February Vacation activities citywide.

Make an impact in your community this summer with a City of Boston internship. Applications are open now through March 6. Learn more and apply at boston.gov/internships.

Boston is expecting up to 3 inches of snow overnight. Go slow, stay warm, and be sure to clear your sidewalk so your neighbors can get around safely in the morning. ❄️ boston.gov/snow

Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social and the Boston Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup share updates on the latest plans for fan celebrations this summer as Boston prepares to host seven FIFA World Cup matches.

The Mayor’s Youth Summit is back! Young people in Boston are invited to come together, make friends, and get involved in shaping their city’s future. Get tickets at boston.gov/youth-summit. 📅 Saturday, February 21 📍 Artists for Humanity, South Boston 🎟️ Free tickets

Founded in 1991 by Patrick Petty, House of Culture has shaped the style and culture of Boston residents for more than three decades. Hear from House of Culture as they reflect on their legacy and share what’s next for their business in our latest video: https://youtu.be/FUgj-qtjXW8

Do you want to learn how Boston is planned—and receive the tools, knowledge, and confidence to meaningfully have a voice in shaping its future? Apply now to be a part of the Planning Academy! Applications are due 3/9. Learn more and apply: www.bostonplans.org/urban-design...

The MBTA has announced that shuttles will replace Orange Line service between Jackson Square and Forest Hills for signal work 2/14 through 2/16. Commuter Rail service will be fare-free between Forest Hills and South Station. For more information go to mbta.com/OrangeLine

This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Crispus Attucks, whose death was a catalyst leading to the American Revolution. Attucks' story is a reminder of resilience and the fight against oppression.

It is Super Bowl Sunday, with wind chills below zero today and tonight. If you are out celebrating, please look out for our unhoused neighbors. If someone appears confused, unable to move, or unprepared for the cold, call 911. Learn how to help people experiencing homelessness: ow.ly/GfOB50Y5EM9

It's #SuperBowl Sunday! As the Patriots prepare for their final game this season, check out their schedule from 1960! Image 1: A card showing the Patriots football team's 1960 home game schedule Image 2: A card showing the Patriots football team's 1960 away game schedule

🏈✨ NBC Sports is streaming the Super Bowl pre-game and halftime performances in ASL. For the first time ever, the halftime show will also include Puerto Rican Sign Language (LSPR). 🌎🤟 📺 Tune in here: nbcsports.com/asl

Right now, Public Works crews and contractors are clearing away today's storm. They've been working night and day for two weeks since 23 inches of snow fell over Boston.

Still got shoveling to do? If able, make sure to shovel out catch basin/storm drains so storm water has somewhere to go. Keep warm!

More snow is falling and we have 550 pieces of equipment out now treating and clearing Boston’s streets. Teams will be working day and night to plow and remove snow. Give them space to work safely. Please shovel your sidewalk before Sunday's freeze and lend a hand to neighbors in need of help.

Want to get involved in the city's budget process? The Office of Participatory Budgeting provides an official point of entry for Boston residents to contribute through participatory budgeting! To learn more, visit boston.gov/participate.

Construction is moving forward at BHA’s Amory Street site in Jamaica Plain. This redevelopment will deliver 96 affordable apartments at 80% AMI and below. The development also includes the construction of a central green space to serve the neighborhood. Take a look at the progress.

Boston is forecasted to experience wind chills as low as -15 degrees early Sunday morning. @mayorwu.boston.gov has declared a cold weather emergency in the City of Boston from Saturday, February 7, through Monday, February 9, due to the extreme cold weather. Info: www.boston.gov/news/mayor-w...

The Boston Police Departments Reminds Fans of Super Bowl Safety Tips Learn More At: police.boston.gov/2026/02/06/t...

Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov shares updates on Boston's snow removal efforts and winter weather preparedness.

The Blizzard of '78 dropped a record breaking 27.1 inches of snow over the city #onthisday in 1978! #blizzard #snow #BostonHistory Image 1: Children sitting on a large snow pile Image 2: Snow piles and pedestrians near Faneuil Hall Image 3: Snow piles and pedestrians in Boston City Hall Plaza

Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov provides updates to the White Stadium renovation project and announces more than $252 million in privately-funded community benefits as part of the City’s landmark lease agreement with @bostonlegacyfc.com

1/2 BWSC crews have planned additional valve repair work in the area of Charter St and Hanover St in the #NorthEnd. Work is planned to start AFTER the school day. Shut off is necessary to investigate the cause of the additional valve leaks. Customers who have water service during the repairs

When students lead, change follows! Fifteen @bostonschools.boston.gov kicked off the Aspen Challenge earlier this week in Boston.

💡 Need help lowering everyday costs? #Boston residents ages 55+ can connect with resources at FREE Cost-Saving Clinics at #BCYF Paris Street. 📅 Feb 9–10 | ⏰ 10:30am–3pm 📍 12 Paris St, East Boston 🔗 boston.gov/cost-saving | 📞 617-635-4366 Swipe for español ➡️

BWSC crews are working on a water main on Norton St in #HydePark. Services are affected. Crews are making repair. Update to follow.

🌿 Feeling overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone. #BCYF #Roslindale is hosting Finding Peace in a Frantic World — an 8-week mindfulness course for older adults with practical tools for everyday life. 📅 Mondays | Feb 23–Apr 13 🔗 boston.gov/bcyf-roslindale

With 13,000 hydrants in the city and a forecast for frigid temperatures this weekend, BWSC thanks Bostonians who help keep us safe by shoveling out a nearby hydrant.

Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov and other regional mayors and city managers provide updates on how the City of Boston and neighboring municipalities are addressing unconstitutional federal operations.

❄️ Hey #WestRoxbury — February Vacation is coming up, and BCYF Draper Pool has you covered! 😎 🔗 Find more programs: boston.gov/bcyf-registration#WestRoxbury👉 Click “Special Events” and adjust the date filter on the side to explore February Vacation activities citywide.

💙 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. BCYF is proud to be part of Boston’s citywide commemoration — from the annual BCYF Black History Skate Night to youth programs like the 3-on-3 Classic at BCYF Condon. Find more: 🔗 boston.gov/black-history 🔗 boston.gov/bcyf-registration

💜 We heard it’s National Girls & Women in Sports Day…... 🏀 Wanna celebrate with us? Girls in Sports at #BCYF Ohrenberger is just around the corner! 👀 & the All Girls Sports & Wellness Festival is coming back this April - more details soon! 🔗 Explore all BCYF programs: boston.gov/bcyf-registration

Applications are open for the Office of Small Business' Activation Grant Program! Learn more about the grant and how to apply: boston.gov/smallbusiness Attend a grant info session on 2/11 at 9:30am. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_SDRIpn7Q5GXhw8VSSpwEg#/registration

Last week, the Boston Licensing Board approved its first batch of applicants to upgrade their beer and wine licenses for all-alcohol licenses. Read more from Boston.com about these approved applications: https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2026/01/30/5-boston-restaurants-alcohol-licenses/

“We’re reorienting our entire approach around a simple question: ‘what are you trying to do, and how can we help?’” @mayorwu.boston.gov. There are new tools and updates for #permitting in #Boston! Learn more at boston.gov/permitting. 🛠️ #BostonTech #SmallBusiness #Innovation

People in Boston earning $70,000 or less can have their taxes prepared and filed for free by the Boston Tax Help Coalition. View the schedule and find a neighborhood site or online tax help at boston.gov/tax-help. Language and disability accommodations are available.

Winter fun is taking over at Franklin Park this February School Vacation! ☃️ Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social. See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest

We received a visit from master potter Rick Hamelin last week & figured we should introduce you! Rick is an expert in historic potting materials & methods & has been conducting demonstrations & producing educational content for decades. 🧵1/2

We've got a snowy #mysteryphoto for you this week! Do you know when and where this was taken?

The Boston Fire Cadet Position for 2026 is live! Delta Class Anticipated Start Date June 2026 Application Deadline: 3/4/26 - No applications considered after the deadline. www.boston.gov/career-center

Boston is raising the Black Liberation Flag at City Hall today to honor Black History Month. Join your neighbors at 12 p.m. for the ceremony and celebrations.

BWSC crews are working on main to make repairs in the area of Charter St and Hanover St in the #NorthEnd. Services are expected to be interrupted, updates to follow.

Over a six-day period, Public Works crews and contractors working around the clock have removed thousands of loads of snow, totaling 89,000 cubic yards, from our streets. The snow is transported to 11 snow farms across Boston.

Get your free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, February 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Roxbury YMCA. Everyone 6 months and older can get vaccinated. No appointment, insurance, or identification required. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

Own a small business interested in applying for a liquor license? 🍻 The City of Boston Licensing Board is hosting virtual office hours to answer any questions you may have about the liquor license application process. Register to join us Wednesday, February 4, from 3-5pm.