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  • Tow lot

    The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases. More Information: https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/how-get-your-towed-car-back

  • Parking meters

    Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today. More Information: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parking-clerk/how-do-parking-meters-work

  • Street Cleaning

    Daytime street cleaning is canceled. Overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule. More Information: https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/street-sweeping-city

  • Trash and recycling

    Due to the holiday, Friday trash and recycling pickups are delayed one day in some neighborhoods this week. Please check your schedule.

Recent Reports

  • Illegal Parking

    64 Charlesgate E, Unit 55, Boston, Ma, 02215

    No sticker. ~10 cars no stickers. NFI from caller. Around Boylston St - Ipswich St. | How is the car parked illegally: [Resident parking spot] Type of vehicle: [Car] Details: [~10 cars. NFI from caller.] Make: [Unknown] Model: [4DR] Color: [Unknown]

    OPEN #101006723526
  • Illegal Parking

    14 Norwood St, Dorchester, Ma, 02122

    Blocked driveway

    OPEN #101006723524
  • Other

    98 Myrtlebank Ave, Boston, MA 02124

    I would like to report a faulty municipal electrical box (within a few feet of a public playground), located on Parks Department property at Martin Tot Lot on Myrtlebank Ave. This electrical box is emitting a loud, constant, deep humming/buzz noise that sounds unusual— and as if the box might burst open. On top of high temperatures and direct sun exposure, this particular box’s persistent, unusually loud noise could potentially be indicating an overloaded system, a failing component of the system, or loose electrical connections. It is a very old electrical box. At a minimum, the area should be evaluated for public safety, including whether warning signage such as "Do Not Touch" should be installed if needed. If this equipment is owned or maintained by local electric utility rather than the City, please forward this report to the responsible utility or advise the appropriate agency. Because this equipment is in the middle of where many children play and they don’t know what they’re doing, it is important to inspect as soon as possible. Thank you for your service to the people of Boston and for your attention to this potential public safety concern.

    OPEN #BCS-00265105