Boston

Thirteen city councilors: one for each of nine districts and four elected citywide.

  • Nov 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM · City Council · Council Chambers

Latest from the council

All council items

311 in the last 30 days

By district
Requests
21,939

−18% vs prior 30 days

Closed on time
91%

typically in 6 hours

Most asked for: illegal parking, parking enforcement, litter & debris.

The city’s budget

Budget
Operating budget, FY27
$4.94B

to run the city for a year

Adopted FY27–31 Capital Plan
$4.47B

325 projects, 104 under construction or underway

Biggest capital projects in FY27

Upcoming zoning hearings

All hearings
  • Nov 5, 2026 · Roxbury

    88 Lambert Av

    Proposed installation of a detached accessory structure consisting of a chicken coop and enclosed run located in the rear yard of a residential

  • Nov 5, 2026 · Charlestown

    22 Harvard St

    Exterior renovation amendment to include rear decks and roof deck with interior access as shown on revised plans.

  • Nov 5, 2026 · Charlestown

    22 Harvard St

    Exterior renovation amendment to include rear decks and roof deck with interior access as shown on revised plans.

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