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Boston, MA
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Boston City Hall
One City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02201
Tel: (617) 635-4000
Chamber of Commerce
One Beacon St. 4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02108
Tel: (617) 227-4500

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Boston Public Library
Boston Schools
Boston Latin School
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Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America. 20 diverse neighborhoods offer more than 600,000 residents the opportunity to taste, touch, and experience things from all over the world. From the North End to Bay Village, Back Bay to the South End, Jamaica Plain to Charlestown, the city shows its diversity of populations, of languages, of foods and philosophies. Neighbors benefit from exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, and a solid network of parks, community centers, and libraries.

Immigrants from every corner of the globe have been welcomed by the city and re-shaped into Americans whose memories and customs enrich the community.

Today, Bostonians welcome more than 12 million visitors each year from all over the world as they arrive in Boston to enjoy this exciting and interesting city. Tourism is one of Boston's and New England's largest industries, and as a result you will find a city willing to accommodate and entertain you as few other cities can.


Useful Phone Numbers

Organization Phone Number
Police Dept., non-emergency (617) 343-4200
Fire Dept., non-emergency (617) 343-3550
Mayor's Office (617) 635-4500
City Clerk (617) 635-4600
Treasurer/Tax Collector (617) 635-4287
Parks & Recreation (617) 635-7275
School Administration (617) 635-9000
Public Library (617) 536-5400
Transportation (617) 635-4680
Water & Sewer Department (617) 989-7800
Public Works Department (617) 635-7555
Housing Authority (617) 988-4000
Health Commission (617) 349-6100

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