Government & City Services
Find out what's happening at the State House, who's running for office, and where to vote. Plus background information on hot Boston issues like same-sex marriage, gambling, and the environment.
Boston Bans Artificial Trans Fat
On March 13, 2008, the Boston Public Health Commission board unanimously approved a decision to ban trans fat in Boston. The ban will apply to all restaurants and cafeterias, as well as food that is prepared in kitchens inside groceries and delis.
On March 13, 2008, the Boston Public Health Commission board unanimously approved a decision to ban trans fat in Boston. The ban will apply to all restaurants and cafeterias, as well as food that is prepared in kitchens inside groceries and delis.
Boston Plans Wind Turbines for City Hall, Schools
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the city is planning to install wind turbines at City Hall and several Boston Public Schools as part of Boston's continuing clean energy development and climate action efforts.
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the city is planning to install wind turbines at City Hall and several Boston Public Schools as part of Boston's continuing clean energy development and climate action efforts.
Boston Voting Basics
Voting is more than an obligation; it is a right that every citizen should exercise. It’s your chance to have a say in what happens, to shape your community. And with the Internet, registering to vote is now easier than ever. Here is a resource guide for Massachusetts voters, including who’s eligible to vote, how to register, where to vote, how the voting process works, and what political parties are represented in our state. See you at the polls!
Voting is more than an obligation; it is a right that every citizen should exercise. It’s your chance to have a say in what happens, to shape your community. And with the Internet, registering to vote is now easier than ever. Here is a resource guide for Massachusetts voters, including who’s eligible to vote, how to register, where to vote, how the voting process works, and what political parties are represented in our state. See you at the polls!
A Look at the Proposed Massachusetts Marriage Amendment
Almost immediately after the November 2003 decision that legalized same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, opponents began the process of trying to reverse the decision. By November 2005 had begun the process of putting a constitutional amendment before Massachusetts voters on the November 2008 ballot that would define marriage as between one man and one woman. Learn about the history of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts--and the proposed amendment that could make it history.
Almost immediately after the November 2003 decision that legalized same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, opponents began the process of trying to reverse the decision. By November 2005 had begun the process of putting a constitutional amendment before Massachusetts voters on the November 2008 ballot that would define marriage as between one man and one woman. Learn about the history of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts--and the proposed amendment that could make it history.
Boston Department of Public Works
The Boston Department of Public Works is responsible for the city's sanitation, recycling, yard-waste pickups, snow removal, and sidewalk and street repairs.
The Boston Department of Public Works is responsible for the city's sanitation, recycling, yard-waste pickups, snow removal, and sidewalk and street repairs.
KeySpan Energy Services
KeySpan is Boston's natural gas provider and offers savings programs to homes in some areas of New England.
KeySpan is Boston's natural gas provider and offers savings programs to homes in some areas of New England.
NSTAR
NSTAR provides electric service to the Greater Boston area, as well as providing natural gas to some suburbs.
NSTAR provides electric service to the Greater Boston area, as well as providing natural gas to some suburbs.