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Volunteer with the Boston Tax Help Coalition

Volunteer applications for the 2026 Tax Season are open! To sign up, click the appropriate link: Sign up to be a Volunteer Tax Preparer Sign up to be a Volunteer Financial Guide Learn more information about the volunteer positions available below.

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Tuition-Free Community College (TFCC) Plan

Since 2016, TFCC has proven the feasibility and impact of universal free community college. During our tenure, including last year’s landmark expansion to include all Boston residents regardless of age, income, and immigration status, we have funded nearly 2,000 students. TFCC has funded associates and short-term certificate programs at six partner schools: Bunker Hill Community College, Roxbury Community College, Franklin Cummings Tech, MassBay, Massasoit, and Urban College.

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City Hall Plaza Events And Programs

The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture funds free festivals, performances, and more on City Hall Plaza for all to enjoy. City Hall Plaza is easily accessible by the Green, Blue, Red, Orange, and Silver lines of the MBTA, and just a short walk from North and South Stations.

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Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour

For the 29th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, tree lightings, and more. This year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will start on Saturday, December 6, and end on Sunday, December 7, in neighborhoods throughout Boston. ( *Please note that no one rides the trolley apart from working staff and the

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Open Newbury Street

Newbury Street is a mile-long, eight block stretch of shops, salons, galleries and restaurants. This famous Boston street becomes a pedestrian-only walkway on Sundays in the summer. The street is closed to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity to use the full width of the street, from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue.

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Boston Family Days

Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City, corporate and philanthropic partners, and 26 of our City’s leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at home in places that can expand their learning and show them the world. Through Boston Family Days, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 and Boston Pre-K) and two guests can explore many of the City's cultural institutions for free on the first and second Sunday of each month

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Medicare Open Enrollment: 2026

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period runs October 15 through December 7. Older adults on Medicare (age 65+) should speak with a certified SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone) counselor each year to assess health insurance and prescription drug plans to get the best coverage for the lowest cost. Call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 to sign up for an in-person appointment at upcoming neighborhood open enrollment events or to speak to an Age Strong certified SHINE counselor by phone

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Boston Bikes

We run bike programs and community-building events, and teach residents of all ages how to ride safely and with confidence. Our work includes managing the City’s public bike share system, overseeing bike parking, and providing resources that reduce barriers to biking, particularly for vulnerable and underserved residents.

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Equity and Inclusion Cabinet

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Leaf and Yard Waste Composting

Curbside leaf and yard waste collection is on the same day as your trash day. If you have two collection days per week, leaf and yard waste collection is on your first collection day of the week. Check the Trash and Recycling Day app to view your collection schedule. Please be aware that the City does not collect yard waste from buildings with more than 6 units. Leaf and yard waste curbside collection is only available certain weeks. See schedule below.

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Welcome to the official homepage for the City of Boston.

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Mayor's Office of Housing Workshops

Mayor’s Office of Housing Workshops can offer you: