Interested in applying to BPS exam schools for the fall of 2027? Attend our community info sessions this month to learn more: bostonpublicschools.org/exam Interpretation services will be provided. If you have any questions, please email the Exam Schools team at [email protected].

“The novel public-private approach we’re taking will not only benefit the future residents of this building, but will transform our Charlestown community and spur investment in future housing construction projects across the city of Boston.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/02/b...

It’s long past time to see housing as a public good. Investing in public housing builds a strong city where everyone can thrive, & that is the work we do every day at the BHA. For Public Housing Month, BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok shared her perspective at the John T. Dunlop Lecture. 🎥: Harvard GSD

Thank you to the residents, community leaders, & City departments who joined the first Mayor’s Office Hours. BHA was glad to have a table & connect with residents, share resources, & answer questions! @mayorwu.boston.gov & @communityengagement.boston.gov brought City Hall into our neighborhoods!

This Thursday, March 5, join us online or in person at @gsd.harvard.edu for our 25th Annual Dunlop Lecture with @kenziebok.bsky.social, CEO of the @bhaboston.bsky.social and former Boston City Councilor, about the past, present, and future of public housing. www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/pas...

BHA will be at the City of Boston’s Office Hours! Stop by to connect with us & many other City departments, ask questions, & get help with city services all in one place. 🗓 Thursday, March 5 ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 Bolling Municipal Building, Roxbury Learn more: boston.gov/office-hours

“It's really exciting for us because we feel like it could be the tip of an iceberg of converting many thousands of units," said @kenziebok.bsky.social , administrator of the Boston Housing Authority.

❄️ Cold Emergency in Effect through 1/31 ❄️ Your safety comes first. If your heat, water, or electricity aren’t working, please call the Work Order Center at 617-988-4357. For emergencies, dial 911. Stay informed: boston.gov/cold

With the final phase of the Whittier complete, Boston celebrates 472 new homes in Roxbury! The project includes 210 deeply-affordable and 262 mixed-income units + 14,000 sq. ft. of commercial space.

Incredibly grateful for all the amazing BHA Operations and Asset Management employees who have been out all afternoon and evening clearing snow and responding to emergency needs in this storm — they are the true GOATs! @bhaboston.bsky.social

Today we celebrated the final ribbon cutting of The Amp at Flat 9 Whittier in Roxbury, marking the completion of a multi-year vision rooted in community, culture, and opportunity. 🎶🏡

As we head into Mayor Wu’s Inauguration, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together and excited for what’s ahead for Boston.

@mayorwu.boston.gov ‘s final toy giveaway of the year at Ruth Barkley was the perfect way to wrap up a great holiday season. 🎁 Huge thanks to IBEW Local 103 for their generous toy donation and for helping bring so many smiles to the community!

Franklin Field was full of joy last night! 🎄🎁 Thanks to @mayorwu.boston.gov and the incredible generosity of the Greater Boston Building Trades, The International Union of Painters, and the IBEW 103, families celebrated the season with toys, smiles, and holiday cheer!

The holidays get a little brighter each year when we work with our partners to distribute thousands of toys to kids across Boston. This year, we distributed more than 2,000 toys across seven sites! 🧸❤️

Last night at the BCYF Johnson Center, Mayor Wu’s Toy Giveaway brought holiday fun for Alice Taylor residents & kids from the community! Huge thanks to our amazing partners Fidelity, Amazon, AFSCME Council 93, Greater Boston Building Trades, & IBEW 103 whose generosity made these events possible

Fairmount families had a great night at their annual holiday celebration yesterday. Thank you to Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12 for their awesome donation of bikes and toys for the kids. Shout out to the new Fairmount tenant task force for helping to organize the event.

Smiles, surprises, and lots of holiday joy at Archdale 🎁 Grateful to Amazon for supporting @mayorwu.boston.gov Toy Giveaway and helping spread cheer in our communities!

Today, @mayorwu.boston.gov announced that the City has converted the Hillcrest in Roslindale into permanently affordable housing through the Acquisition Opportunity Program and the Boston Acquisition Fund. Additionally, First Citizens Bank announced a new $1 million contribution to the Fund!

A huge thanks to @afscme93.bsky.social for their generous donation and for making our second holiday toy giveaway of the year such a big hit for kids at Maverick in East Boston! We’re excited to continue working with @communityengagement.boston.gov to bring some joy to BHA families this season.

Behind the scenes with the Office of Neighborhood Services — sorting toys donated by Amazon to get ready for the Mayor’s upcoming toy giveaways! 🎁

Holiday creativity was on display at Patricia White, where residents spent the afternoon making festive arts & crafts and enjoying the season together.🎨🧶

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Local 12 Boston, BHA received more than 150 bikes for kids across our communities! Our staff loaded and delivered them, so families can enjoy a little extra magic this season — and Santa even made a surprise appearance to help kick things off. 🚲✨🎄

For 8 weeks, residents at Peabody Englewood have been hard at work studying computer skills at the Digit(all) Equity classes hosted by Boston Housing Authority promoting #DigitalLiteracy for people of all ages and backgrounds.

It’s Thanksgiving week, and Mayor Wu’s Turkey Donations are in full swing! 🦃 Vans of turkeys from the Mayor & the Office of Neighborhood Services have been arriving at BHA sites across Boston, helping residents and families enjoy a warm holiday meal!

Gratitude in action! Huge thanks to our partners at Winn for hosting the 26th Annual Gratitude Project and sharing Thanksgiving cheer with Mary Ellen McCormack families.

Tonight, the Mildred Hailey Tenant Taskforce distributed 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to residents preparing for the holiday season. Special thanks to the Mayor’s Office for donating them to Hailey families. Partnerships like this help bring added joy and community spirit to the holidays.

Boston College High School students and staff donated Thanksgiving meal ingredients, and together with BHA staff, everyone worked hard today to sort and distribute them for our residents — an annual tradition we’re so grateful for!

Thankful for a full house and full hearts at the new Mildred C. Hailey Teen Center. Families from across the community came together to share a wonderful Thanksgiving meal!

Torre Unidad celebrated Thanksgiving with an afternoon luncheon full of warmth, good food, and the kind of community that feels like family🦃🥧🍂

BHA residents, this is a great opportunity to plan for your retirement! Join us Monday, 11/17/25 at 6 PM for a free, expert-led workshop where financial professionals will break down your social security retirement options and answer your questions. Register here: www.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...

Today we announced that 100 apartment units at Hassan Apartments are receiving new high-efficiency window-mounted heat pumps as part of an innovative effort in Hyde Park! Thank you to our partners at Eversource, Rise Engineering, New Ecology, Gradient and ABCD!

Please join @mayorwu.boston.gov for our city’s first-ever State of the Schools address this evening at 7 p.m. Set a reminder, watch live, and follow along with #BostonSOTS.

Join me tonight at 7 p.m for Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools address, streaming live at boston.gov/sots and posted live here on Bluesky. #BostonSOTS

As the holidays approach, don’t let mortgage worries weigh you down! If you're falling behind on your mortgage payments, the #BostonHomeCenter is here to help. Learn about the @boston.gov's free Foreclosure Prevention Program that can help you avoid foreclosure in Boston, ow.ly/Sh2W50XgvwS.

The new Mildred C. Hailey Teen Center @ The Cave is open! 🎉 A safe space for teens to learn, grow & connect—made possible by Boys & Girls Club Boston , @bostonchildrens.bsky.social, Tree of Life, and the incredible community that made it happen. 💙 #YouthEmpowerment #TeenCenter

The Franklin Field rain garden is soaking up all of this week’s rain! 💧🌱 Shoutout to the residents, youth, and staff who helped bring this green space to life.

State and City leaders came together to celebrate new funding that will strengthen and preserve this vibrant community at Fanueil Gardens for years to come! #FaneuilGardens #BHA

Here at the BHA we are installing window heat pumps that can cut heating costs and emissions! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Doris Bunte residents showed up for Good Neighbor Day. A special event dedicated to fostering kindness, connection, and belonging. Special thanks to all of our partners!

A huge thank you to Boston Children’s Hospital and JP Tree of Life for hosting such a vibrant Resource Fair! Families and residents connected with community organizations offering support in ESOL, childcare, youth programs, financial counseling, career services, and more—all in one place

Nothing like a community cookout on a beautiful end-of-summer day! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Roslyn Unity Day with us.

Nothing like a community cookout on a beautiful end-of-summer day! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Roslyn Unity Day with us.

Spring Street residents had a great time at their annual cookout today. Good food, music and community are the best way to finish the summer.

This morning’s coffee hour brought residents together with Mayor Wu, Age Strong, and BHA’s Kenzie Bok. A wonderful chance to connect, ask questions, and strengthen our community.

Mayor Wu, Age Strong Boston, and Administrator Kenzie Bok joined residents at Patricia White in Brighton for lunch and an open Q&A about community priorities

Unity Days at Ruth Barkley, West Broadway, Archdale, and Rockland brought neighbors together for fun and connection today. As summer winds down, we’re thankful for the memories made across our communities. ☀️💛

Great turnout for the Franklin Field Elderly Unity Day this afternoon!

This week at Mary Ellen McCormack, Boston Police led a Stop the Bleed workshop where residents learned lifesaving CPR and first aid skills. Grateful for this partnership to keep our community safe and prepared!

Another Unity Day full of fun, food, and laughter at Faneuil Gardens this afternoon! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with the community ☀️