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BPD reminds us: Fireworks are illegal in MA
BPD Public Safety Reminder: As the July 4th weekend approaches, the Boston Police Department would like to remind the public that illegal fireworks pose significant [...]
Juveniles arrested at JFK-UMass station for assault, after smashing out train windows
From Transit Police News:  On June 30, 2022 at approximately 10:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to [...]
Mayor Wu Announces Paul F. Burke as Fire Commissioner
BOSTON – Thursday, June 30, 2022- Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of longtime Boston firefighter Paul F. Burke as Commissioner of the Boston [...]
$60,000 Bail for South Boston Man Arraigned on Drug, Gun Charges
From DA Kevin Hayden's office BOSTON, June 29, 2022 — A South Boston man was ordered held on $60,000 bail after police found large quantities [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing on Tuesday 11/17
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. COVID-19 cases and [...]
A new way to recycle in the neighborhood: Zero Waste Plan
See press release below: BOSTON - Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Following through with recommendations made in the City of [...]
2021 Beanpot is cancelled
Bummer Joining this list of many events cancelled this past year due to Covid-19 is the 2021 Beanpot Tournament. According [...]
Mayor Walsh Releases Zero-Emission Vehicle Roadmap + cuts ribbon on public neighborhood chargers
The Roadmap charts a course to reach Boston's transportation electrification goals and increase access to EV charging for all resident [...]
Missing Person Alert: Trish Simpson
Update: The Boston Police Department would like to thank members of the public, the media and our officers for their [...]
Recap of Mayor Walsh’s Press Briefing from 11/12
Please see below for updates from Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s press briefing on Thursday, November 12, 2020. COVID-19 cases and [...]
BPD Seeking Public’s Assistance in Identifying Individuals in Connection to Violent Hit and Run in South Boston
From BPD News: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in effort to identify the individuals in the enclosed video in relation to [...]
Help your city by getting tested for COVID-19
Written By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in profound ways, and has impacted nearly every aspect of city life. Although [...]
14-year-old arrested on gun charges near South Bay Mall
From BPD News: At about 6:03 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2020, officers assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) responded to a radio call for [...]
MBTA proposing service cuts
Bummer In the hopes to save $142 million by summer of 2022, the MBTA is proposing some service cuts including no weekend service on the [...]
BPD Seeks Public’s Help in Effort to ID Suspect Wanted in Connection to a Sexual Assault in The Public Garden
From BPD News UPDATE: Here is a video of the suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault below. BPD Community Alert: The BPD is [...]
Face Covering Enforcement on MBTA Takes Effect November 6
BOSTON – Today the MBTA announced face covering enforcement efforts effective today, November 6, pursuant to the revised Executive Order issued on November 2. The revised [...]
