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Boston Innovation and Technology Cabinet
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Official Bluesky account for the City of Boston's Innovation and Technology Cabinet. We engage with, empower, and improve life for residents in the City through innovation and technology.

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Don't sleep on recycling. ♻️

If you live in a building with 6 units or less, the City of Boston (@boston.gov) can help recycle your mattress!

Learn more and schedule at boston.gov/mattress-recycling.

#Boston #BostonMoving #Recycling
A graphic sharing Boston's free curbside mattress pickup, to recycle old mattresses. It reads, "Moving? Don't trash your old mattress, recycle it! More than 75% of all mattresses can be separated and recycled, including metal, wood, fabric, and padding. Keep your mattress out of the landfill! Learn more and schedule your free curbside pick-up at www.boston.gov/mattress-recycling."
August 27, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Tips to lessen your load while moving:

♻️: Schedule free a mattress or box spring pick up if you live in a building with 6 units or less.
🚚: Apply for a parking permit for your moving truck.
👀: keep eyes on the 311 App to report non-emergency issues directly from your phone.
August 18, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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“Great technology infrastructure can immensely improve and scale public service so that it centers people."

Join us in welcoming our new Chief Information Officer, Shin-pei Tsay!

🔗: www.boston.gov/news/mayor-m... #BostonTech #Innovation
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Shin-Pei Tsay as Chief Information Officer for City of Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Shin-pei Tsay as Chief Information Officer for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), a key senior role focused on strengthening City’s digital infrastructure ...
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August 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Great tools and systems help make #Boston a home for everyone.

We're honored to earn a spot on @bcg.com Intelligent Cities Index! Utilizing cutting-edge technology, we're committed to improving city services for every Bostonian.

🔗: www.bcg.com/publications...

#BostonTech #Innovation
A graph from Boston Consulting Group's Intelligent Cities Index. The graphic identifies how major cities across the world enable AI use, ranging from hard-enablers, low performers, and balanced cities.
August 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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#BCYF Jackson Mann got a fresh new look and new computers for the lab!

Thank you Boston Bruins Foundation, Coca Cola, Rebuilding Boston Together, and @doit.boston.gov for making the refresh possible!
July 30, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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mayorwu.boston.gov
Now, any couple who gets married in City Hall can request a pet certificate upon uniting their household! 🐾

This certificate is dedicated to the shared commitment, love, nurture and proper cuddles our pets bring to our lives.

Be sure to bring your pets to make the ceremony paw-fect.
July 31, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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For the first time, we are excited to invite you to @boston.gov Innovation Expo. 💚

Free and open to all, expect to see how innovation and creative problem-solving can drive progress while improving city services.

🔗: www.boston.gov/innovation-expo

#BostonTech #BostonEvents #Innovation
May 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Without our lived experiences, data only tells half the story. When paired with open data, our stories help enable tomorrow's solutions.

The installation of 70 environmental sensors along Blue Hill Avenue is complete! Learn more about the Common SENSES project.

🔗: tinyurl.com/2jpnsvtt
Sensors grab pollution data in these Boston neighborhoods
Northeastern researchers and students have installed more than 70 environmental sensors in the Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods.
news.northeastern.edu
April 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Let's work together to close Boston's digital divide. 💻

We're stilling accepting accepting applications for the 2026 Digital Equity Fund! Have questions? Learn more at bit.ly/2026-DEF.

#BostonTech #InternetAccess #BroadbandAccess #DigitalEquity
April 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Mayor Wu brought City Hall out of City Hall to the neighborhoods at the first-ever Office Hours!
Check out what's happening in DoIT
(Department of Innovation and Technology)
March 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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AI agents will soon interact directly with government systems, querying data, navigating portals, and generating traffic across public infrastructure.

Boston is testing a governance layer using #ModelContextProtocol.

🔗 rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/boston-...

🔗www.fastcompany.com/91504876/bos...
March 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Over a six-day period, Public Works crews and contractors working around the clock have removed thousands of loads of snow, totaling 89,000 cubic yards, from our streets.

The snow is transported to 11 snow farms across Boston.
February 2, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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“We’re reorienting our entire approach around a simple question: ‘what are you trying to do, and how can we help?’” @mayorwu.boston.gov.

There are new tools and updates for #permitting in #Boston! Learn more at boston.gov/permitting. 🛠️

#BostonTech #SmallBusiness #Innovation
Small business owners, City workers, and Mayor Michelle Wu stand together behind a bright yellow counter. They smile at the camera, having completed a press event discussing new permit changes in the City of Boston.
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Looking for the necessary information and steps to get a permit in Boston? Look no further than boston.gov/permitting.

Here at DoIT, we're proud to build the tools that make Boston a home for everyone. 💙
February 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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"Stubbornly committed to the cause". 💡

Change in public service isn’t always easy, but it’s how we deliver better services for every Bostonian. Our Chief Creative Officer, Ellen Foord, sat down with IDEO to share her insight.

Check out the full conversation: www.ideo.com/journal/how-...
How to lead with confidence in 2026
Advice from some of our most creative partners and admired leaders.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Excellent work, @streets.boston.gov! Don't forget to do your cybersecurity awareness training though. 👀
streets.boston.gov City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · Jan 14
Hey @doit.boston.gov is this what you meant when you asked us to “install the patches”?

Patch crews from Public Works are out taking advantage of dry weather to repair road deficiencies in Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, and West Roxbury.
A Public Works crew member smoothes an asphalt patch on the road behind a truck Crew members from Public Works shovel asphalt from their truck’s bed onto a cracked area on the road
January 20, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!

Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
A graphic with a formal design with information for viewing the inauguration of Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston City Council on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. Streaming live on Boston.gov, Boston City TV & Boston Neighborhood Network, and on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook.
December 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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In January 2024, we launched process improvement trainings for City workers. Today, more than 437 public servants have participated in Bostonia Academy. 🔧

#BostonTech #Boston #Data #Innovation #Efficiency

🔗: www.boston.gov/departments/...
City workers practice an exercise, called 'process mapping', as a part of Bostonia Academy training. Four people press sticky notes onto a glass panel.
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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🎨🌳Last month we celebrated the winners of the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition. Artists of all ages captured the park’s history, culture, and natural beauty through original poster designs.

Check out this thread to see their amazing work! (1/7)
Group photo of winners and jurors.
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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housing.boston.gov
Boston is honored to be recognized by the Healey-Driscoll Administration for our commitment to climate-ready housing.

Seven affordable housing developments will receive grants to advance energy retrofits, electrification, and resilience—building a greener, stronger Boston. ow.ly/lNBC50XpFfB
State Awards Climate Ready Housing Grants to 7 Projects In Boston
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the 2025 recipients of the Climate Ready Housing (CRH) grant program, with seven Boston affordable housing developments receiving significant funding...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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By pairing the right tools with cutting-edge technology, we can make city services more responsive, fair, and effective.

Last month, members of our Research and Data Team attended @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance convening.

#BostonTech #Data
Three people sit at a table in a meeting room, clapping. At the near side of the table, Chief Research and Data Officer Tsay softly smiles and claps.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Discover @boston.gov projects in your neighborhood. 🏘️

The Citywide Project Tracker allows #Bostonians to explore City investments in every neighborhood.

Visit www.boston.gov/project-tracker to learn more!
A promotional graphic for Boston's Citywide Project Tracker. The text reads, "Discover City projects in your neighborhood. The City of Boston Project Tracker: your new and easy to use tool. Explore an interaction map showing Boston's investments, searchable by neighborhood. Explore key project information, including goals, timeline, and how to get involved."
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Next Tuesday, I’m delivering Boston’s first ever State of the Schools address.

Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families.

Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS
A graphic shows Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper reading books to students. Above them, text reads "State of the Schools: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025" and "Watch live at 7pm: Boston.gov"
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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citytv.boston.gov
Closing the Digital Divide is a key goal of the City of Boston's Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT).
Celebrating "National Digital Inclusion Week," DoIT recognized Boston leaders who are expanding internet and tech device access for our Boston residents.
October 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM