@CityOfBoston

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 Boston, MA
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City of Boston retweeted
Boston Police Dept.
@bostonpoliceOct 7
BPD Community Alert: Fraudulent Parking Violation Notices via Phone. police.boston.gov/2026/10/07…
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MBTA
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Green Line: Due to signal modernization work there will be no service between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) Sep 26 - Oct 4. Use buses for service to Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between Back Bay & North Station. Visit MBTA.com/Alerts
Alternative service options during the work on the Green Line from September 26 - October 4.

ALT Alternative service options during the work on the Green Line from September 26 - October 4.

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Boston we are forecasted to experience a Coastal storm this weekend! Here are some steps you can take to prepare. Visit boston.gov/flood to learn flood safety tips. #ReadyBoston
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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. Please be prepared, limit travel, and stay safe. boston.gov/news/city-boston-…

City of Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of Costal Storm, Starting Friday Through this Weekend

Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a coastal storm warning for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, based on the National Weather Service forecast....

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City of Boston retweeted
MBTA
@MBTASep 14
Green Line: Due to signal modernization work there will be no service between North Station and Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) Sept 19-20. Use buses for service to Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between Back Bay & North Station. Visit MBTA.com/Alerts
Alternative service options for the work on the Green Line, September 19-20.

ALT Alternative service options for the work on the Green Line, September 19-20.

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City of Boston retweeted
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@MBTASep 9
Orange Line Reminder: September 10-14 Shuttle buses replace Orange Line service between Back Bay and Forest Hills to allow for work on the Ruggles Station Improvement Project. Fare-free @MBTA_CR alternatives are available. Learn more: mbta.com/projects/ruggles-st…
Alternative service options during the work on the Orange Line, September 10 - 14

ALT Alternative service options during the work on the Orange Line, September 10 - 14

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City of Boston retweeted
MBTA
@MBTASep 9
This month, we're hosting 4 community meetings with @CityOfBoston on our updated design for Blue Hill Ave Transportation Action Plan. Join us to learn about potential plans, ask questions, and give feedback: mbta.com/BlueHillAve *Please note the new event time and location.
An MBTA Route 22 bus driving down Blue Hill Avenue in Boston.

ALT An MBTA Route 22 bus driving down Blue Hill Avenue in Boston.

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Polls are now closed in the State Primary. As ballots are counted, unofficial results will be updated on a rolling basis. boston.gov/unofficial-result…
Polls have closed for the Boston state primary on September 1, with unofficial results updating as ballots are counted.

ALT Polls have closed for the Boston state primary on September 1, with unofficial results updating as ballots are counted.

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As of 6 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 69,234 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to vote. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit boston.gov/public-notices/16…
State primary election day turnout update showing 69,234 votes cast by 6 p.m. with a 15.80% turnout rate in Boston.

ALT State primary election day turnout update showing 69,234 votes cast by 6 p.m. with a 15.80% turnout rate in Boston.

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As of 3 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 56,408 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to vote. For precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit boston.gov/public-notices/16…
Election Day turnout update for state primary on September 1 with 56,408 votes cast by 3 p.m. and 12.88% turnout.

ALT Election Day turnout update for state primary on September 1 with 56,408 votes cast by 3 p.m. and 12.88% turnout.

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As of 12 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 48,652 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to vote. For precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit boston.gov/public-notices/16…
Election Day turnout update for state primary in Boston on September 1 with 48,652 votes cast by noon and 11.11% turnout.

ALT Election Day turnout update for state primary in Boston on September 1 with 48,652 votes cast by noon and 11.11% turnout.

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As of 9 a.m. Boston Voters have cast 33,495 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit boston.gov/public-notices/16…
Election Day turnout update for state primary in Boston on September 1 with 33,495 votes cast by 9 a.m. and 7.65% turnout.

ALT Election Day turnout update for state primary in Boston on September 1 with 33,495 votes cast by 9 a.m. and 7.65% turnout.

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Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 7 A.M. through 8 P.M. Check your polling location and view a sample ballot at voteinma.com
Announcement that the State Primary polls are open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. on September 1 with a link to find polling locations and view sample ballot at voteinma.com.

ALT Announcement that the State Primary polls are open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. on September 1 with a link to find polling locations and view sample ballot at voteinma.com.

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On International Overdose Awareness Day we remember the people we have lost to overdose. Boston is making progress but there is more to do. We will keep reducing stigma, supporting recovery, and making sure people get the help they need when they need it. boston.gov/news/boston-recog…
White background with a blue trim. The Boston Public Health Commission logo is in the top right corner. Text reads, “News: Boston Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day. Learn more and stay informed at boston.gov/recovery.”

ALT White background with a blue trim. The Boston Public Health Commission logo is in the top right corner. Text reads, “News: Boston Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day. Learn more and stay informed at boston.gov/recovery.”

Blue background with a light blue trim. Text reads, “Boston Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day honors and remembers the lives of people lost to the opioid epidemic. Boston has invested in programming, including pathways to treatment and crucial harm reduction services that have contributed to a 29% drop in deadly overdoses in 2025 compared to the previous year. To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Boston Public Health Commission and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are supporting volunteers and our State and local partners in planting more than 20,000 purple flags on Boston Common. These flags memorialize the lives lost to overdoses in the past decade across our State. Learn more and stay informed at boston.gov/recovery.” The Boston Public Health Commission logo is at the bottom.

ALT Blue background with a light blue trim. Text reads, “Boston Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day honors and remembers the lives of people lost to the opioid epidemic. Boston has invested in programming, including pathways to treatment and crucial harm reduction services that have contributed to a 29% drop in deadly overdoses in 2025 compared to the previous year. To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Boston Public Health Commission and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are supporting volunteers and our State and local partners in planting more than 20,000 purple flags on Boston Common. These flags memorialize the lives lost to overdoses in the past decade across our State. Learn more and stay informed at boston.gov/recovery.” The Boston Public Health Commission logo is at the bottom.

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City of Boston retweeted
MBTA
@MBTAAug 20
Together with @CityOfBoston, we're hosting 4 community meetings throughout September on our updated design for Blue Hill Ave Transportation Action Plan. Join us to learn about potential plans, ask questions, and give feedback. For project details, visit: mbta.com/BlueHillAve
An MBTA Route 22 bus driving down Blue Hill Avenue in Boston.

ALT An MBTA Route 22 bus driving down Blue Hill Avenue in Boston.

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City of Boston retweeted
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@MBTAAug 19
From August 20-30, the Orange Line will be suspended between Oak Grove & Back Bay. We'll keep riders moving with alternate transit options: 🚊Green Line 🚆Free @MBTA_CR between Oak Grove, Malden Center, & North Station 🚌Local & express shuttle buses ℹ️mbta.com/OrangeLine
A Commuter Rail locomotive stopped on the tracks at Oak Grove across from the Orange Line platform.

ALT A Commuter Rail locomotive stopped on the tracks at Oak Grove across from the Orange Line platform.

A Green Line train departing the platform at North Station.

ALT A Green Line train departing the platform at North Station.

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Announcing: @BostonElections has issued reminders ahead of the State Primary including a call for poll workers. Early voting will take place at sites throughout the City of Boston starting this Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28. boston.gov/news/election-dep…

Election Department Provides Reminders Ahead of State Primary, Issues Call for Poll Workers

The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This election will determine the candidates on the ballot in the upcoming...

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City of Boston retweeted
MBTA
@MBTAJul 30
Green Line Reminder: August 1-2 No train service between North Station and Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) for maintenance. Use buses for service to Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between Back Bay & North Station. Visit MBTA.com/GreenLine to learn more.
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City of Boston retweeted
MBTA Commuter Rail
@MBTA_CRJul 9
😳⚽ It's the quarter-finals at #BostonStadium, you already know what to do! 👀 🙋 Keep an eye out for our employees in neon vests if you have any questions or need help regarding Boston Stadium trains.
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City of Boston retweeted
WCVB-TV Boston@WCVBJul 2
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Heat is delaying public access to the Hatch Shell lawn for the Boston Pops July 4 event. The concert and fireworks schedules remain unchanged.
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