Government

Boston Public Schools Calendar for 2012-13
Need to know when Boston Public Schools are in session? Here's a look at the 2012-13 academic calendar.

National Parks in the Boston Area
History is on display at these eight National Parks in the Boston area,

Massachusetts Hurricane Safety Tips
In the event of a hurricane, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has provided residents with a number of safety tips to consider.

Cooling Centers in Boston
Whenever summer temperatures in the city exceed 90 degrees for three straight days, the Boston Center for Youth and Families opens a number of cooling centers in the area in order to aid those most affected by the heat. Some cooling centers also include pools.

Boston Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days
Four times this year, Boston residents are welcome to safely dispose of all hazardous material they may have lying around their homes when the city hosts its waste drop-off days.

Boston Snow Emergency Information
Snow in the city can have a crippling affect. Here are some guidelines for what to expect when Boston declares a snow emergency.

The Boston Harbor Cleanup Project
The stigma that once defined Boston Harbor for so long is nearly a thing of the past, some even going so far as to claim that the Boston area coastline and the Boston Harbor possess some of the cleanest urban beaches in the nation.

City of Boston
The official web site for the city of Boston.

Boston Police Department
Crime statistics, contact information, rules, procedures, and more.

Conservation and Recreation Department
A valuable resource to witness the progression of local conservation efforts.

Boston Public Health Commission
Official site for the country's oldest health department.