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This is an archived account for former Mayor Martin J. Walsh, 54th Mayor of the City of Boston. Follow @USDOL for updates.

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Mayor Marty Walsh
3 years
Boston, serving as your Mayor for seven years has been a dream come true for this child of immigrants born and raised in our city. Thank you for everything.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
City Hall is green tonight. Boston stands with the environment. We must protect our future. #ParisAccord
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7 years
. @realDonaldTrump says that the U.S. is pulling out of the #ParisAccord . He better check his geography because Boston will do no such thing.
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7 years
To Houston, 7 trucks. 280 tons of supplies. Hundreds of volunteers. Infinite number of donations, prayers & well wishes. Love, Boston
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Today Boston showed there's no place for hate in our City. TY to all who peacefully stood up for our values, and the @bostonpolice .
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7 years
Today, Boston stood for peace and love, not bigotry and hate. We should work to bring people together, not apart.
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7 years
Great job by all law enforcement officers and Boston Mayor @Marty_Walsh .
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
In Boston, we know #WomensRightsAreHumanRights . A woman's rights over her own body should never be up for debate -- and never will be in our city.
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7 years
I'm on my way to Logan Airport to join the protest against President Trump's Muslim ban. #NoBanNoWall
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6 years
Fire up the Duck Boats for the #WorldSeries Champions -- congratulations @RedSox , we can’t wait to welcome you home! #DoDamage #DamageDone
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
We’ll fight today, and we’ll fight tomorrow. Join us at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Copley Square.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
SWEEP! 🧹 Our @NHLBruins are heading to the #StanleyCup Finals! 🏒🏆 Let’s Go #NHLBruins ! #WeWantTheCup
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
I ask everyone to be peaceful today and respect our City. Love, not hate. We stand together against intolerance.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
Hey @redsox , it’s almost 8:09 PM. #WorldSeries (•_•) <)   )╯LET’S /    \    \(•_•)   (   (>  DO /    \ (•_•)   <)   )> DAMAGE /    \
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Mayor Marty Walsh
3 years
President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris have nominated me to be Secretary of Labor, and I have accepted this honor. If confirmed by the US Senate, I will step down as Mayor and City Council President @Kim_Janey will become Acting Mayor.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Can you hear us Washington?! We’re standing strong in Boston to support & protect ALL of our people & we will not back down. #NoBanNoWall
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Boston is thinking of you, @davidortiz , and wishing you a full and quick recovery. Get well soon.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
A parade celebrating tonight’s #SuperBowl Champs @Patriots , will be held on Tuesday (2/7) at 11:00am. See you there! #Patriots #OneMore ✔️
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
The NE @Patriots deliver another big win by helping to supply our frontline workers with over 1 million N95 masks. Thank you to the Kraft family for this incredible act of generosity and showing us during difficult times that "We are all Patriots."
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
I don't care what party you are, or who you are, ripping kids away from their parents & putting them in a detention center is wrong. I will stand up for these kids for as long as I am alive on this earth because this is the most inhumane thing we have ever done as a country - MJW
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
I want to thank the protestors who exercised their right to free speech effectively and peacefully, making sure everyone hears their message. Tonight’s protests were motivated by a righteous desire for equality, justice, and accountability in our country.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
Today, Boston will come together in a way that showcases the very best of who we are as a city. Together we will spread the message of kindness and goodwill across the world. #OneBostonDay
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Let me make this very clear - we’ll protect you with a sacred document. It’s called the United States Constitution. #StandUpFightBack
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7 years
As a symbol of courage and determination, I am proud to proclaim September 5, 2017, Pete Frates Day in the City of Boston.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
To Immigrants, Boston is your home - and you’ll always be welcome in our city! With love, Mayor Marty Walsh #ToImmigrantsWithLove
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
⚠️ CALLING ALL BOSTON CONSTRUCTION SITES ⚠️ Do you have extra, unused masks, gloves, or other protective gear? Please donate to our health centers and public health workers. These resources can help save lives. Call 311 to learn more.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Next school year, we’ll provide a free T pass to every student from 7th to 12th grade in our city, whether they go to public, charter, private, or parochial schools. This will take cars off the road and will open up the city to more of our young people. #LookToBoston #BMRB19
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Mayor Marty Walsh
3 years
This evening, I officially resigned as Mayor of the City of Boston. I am deeply proud of the work we have done together to advance our city and all its people. Follow @USDOL for updates as we build back the American workforce and our economic recovery.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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. @choll12 We are all devastated about Zayn Malik but we must soldier on #ASKMJW
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Tonight City Hall is lit green to honor one of Boston's greats, Bill Russell, as he receives the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Congratulations! #ArthurAsheAward @celtics @ESPYS
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
I will use all of my power within lawful means to protect all #Boston residents--even if that means using City Hall itself as a last resort.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
April 23 marked 25 years of continuous sobriety for me. On this anniversary, I feel gratitude for the people in my life who support me through this journey.
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"I surround myself with people who make me better. People who support me and will be there when I need them. In recovery. In life." - @c_herren Together We Recover. #wellness #selfdiscovery #recovery #support
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Truck #8 just got to City Hall and is starting to get packed up! 26 more tons of supplies to Houston -- thank you Boston.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade, scheduled for 3/15/20, is being cancelled. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution to ensure that we are doing what is needed to keep the residents of Boston safe and healthy.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
President Trump forgets we all came here seeking a better life. America isn't just defined by its borders--we are defined by our values. Out of many we are one. Boston has never forgotten we are a city of immigrants. We stand united in Boston. #TPS2Residency
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Today I am declaring racism a public health crisis in the @CityofBoston . The health impacts of historic and systemic racism are clear in our #COVID19 case numbers, and the impacts go far beyond the current crisis.
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4 years
We can't say this enough: thank you to our medical professionals, first responders, and public safety officials. You are on the frontlines to keep us safe and healthy and we owe you a debt of gratitude, especially during this critical time.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
3 years
I congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic election.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Boston is fighting to save our healthcare. For everyone in our city & our country - we won’t back down. #OurFirstStand
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Boston and our country can’t afford to have President Trump play politics with an economic stimulus bill. #COVID19 continues to hurt families and small businesses in places like Boston and in Massachusetts.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
We have the Constitution of the United States of America on our side & we won’t back down from protecting our people, no matter what.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
I am angered, however, by the people who came into our city and chose to engage in acts of destruction and violence, undermining their message. If we are to achieve change and if we are to lead the change, our efforts must be rooted in peace and regard for our community.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Fort Hood Tucson Aurora Oak Creek Newtown Washington Waco Chicago Charleston Oregon San Bernardino Orlando Fort Lauderdale Las Vegas Sutherland Springs Parkland Sante Fe Pittsburgh #ThousandOaks Just to name a few. Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. Common-Sense gun reform is.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Fire up the duck boats, the #Superbowl Champs are coming to town! Congrats to the @Patriots on tonight's big win! #PatsNation #Patriots
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
Tonight, Boston City Hall will be lit orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day in honor of those that lost their lives to senseless gun violence. #WearOrange @Everytown @MomsDemand
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Tonight we light City Hall red in honor of @PeteFrates3 , who touched the lives of so many people and who was truly an inspiration to all. Boston’s prayers go to his family & friends tonight.
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7 years
Boston is a compassionate, strong & welcoming city, and we will never turn our backs on those who helped build our country #StandUpFightBack
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Congratulations to our @CityOfBoston hometown champion @SashaBanksWWE and her partner @itsBayleyWWE on being named the @WWE #WomensTagTeamChampions !
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
Happy #Pride2018 ! So much #BostonPride in our city today, with over 100 Mayors from across the nation, thousands of spectators who all stand together in the name of love and acceptance. Boston you make me proud!
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Today was an amazing day for the @CityOfBoston . Congratulations to the New England @Patriots on becoming the #SuperBowl champions (again)! 1.5 million people showed that #WereStillHere today- the largest parade crowd in recent memory! - MJW
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire hockey community and the family of former Boston @NHLBruins player Colby Cave. So sad to learn of his passing.
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Dave Stubbs 🇨🇦
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Colby Cave with his first NHL goal puck, Dec. 17, 2018 scored for @NHLBruins vs @CanadiensMTL at Montreal's Bell Centre. Colby is gone today at age 25. Nothing in this world makes sense. 🙏 #RIPColbyCave
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
Honored that on January 1, I will be sworn in to begin my second term as Mayor of Boston. I'm humbled @JoeBiden will be there to preside over my inauguration ceremony, and be a part of this special day.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Effective immediately until further notice, restaurants, bar rooms and nightclubs are required to reduce capacity by 50%, remove tables and chairs to reflect that reduced capacity, follow the guidelines around social distancing and no lines outside.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Six years ago today, 20 first-graders and 6 teachers went to school and never came home. Americans will continue to demand common-sense gun safety laws across the nation until no family has to experience this pain again. #SandyHook
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Mayor Marty Walsh
3 years
Congratulations on making history, @Kim_Janey . I know you are going to continue serving our city and supporting an equitable recovery from #COVID19 . I am always here for you, my friend.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
I am deeply disappointed by the @FCC 's decision to reverse #NetNeutrality . This will make it more difficult for residents & businesses to have fair and equitable access to the internet. Today's vote is a move against the free and open internet we rely on.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Today's Executive Orders's re: immigrants are a direct attack on Boston's people, Boston's strength & our values. We will not stand for it
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
There should be no fare increase until the Red Line is fixed. The @MBTA must act with urgency and it's unfair to ask riders to pay more until the Red Line is fully operational.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
I’m proud of how Boston honored the memory of George Floyd and stood up against racism and injustice in Franklin Park and across Boston last night.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
In cities across our country and right here in Boston, Black Americans are making their voices heard. Our Black neighbors and co-workers are exercising their right to demonstrate and to demand change. We ALL need to listen.
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9 years
Superbowls, World Series', Stanley Cups, and snowfall records. We are truly a title city. There will be no parade. #titletown #bosnow
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
It's simple: trans rights are human rights. Boston will always be a welcoming home for all, and that will never change. #WontBeErased
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Tonight we light City Hall blue to show our gratitude for healthcare workers and hospital staff that are keeping our communities safe and healthy during these challenging times. You are all heroes.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
Disregarding immigrants’ requests to temporarily remain in the US for life-saving treatment is absurd and inhumane. We stand in support of our health and legal professionals who work tirelessly to eliminate barriers to care.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Congratulations to the greatest team, the greatest coach & the greatest quarterback of all time on their 5th #SuperBowl victory. #Patriots
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
As a son of immigrants, I am proud be an American -- & also proud of my Irish heritage. Trump's agenda of bigotry is now targeting US-born children of immigrants. We stand united as a city and as a nation. Boston will not back down in our support for all immigrants, everywhere.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Boston is, and will remain, an accepting and inclusive City. I'm proud to raise the transgender flag at Boston City Hall today.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
In Nubian Square, and in every neighborhood of Boston, we stand together and proclaim that #BlackLivesMatter . The @CityofBoston was proud to support this powerful work of art, and we thank all of the community members and artists who made this a reality.
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This is a reckless policy that is rooted in fear, not substance, & further divides us as a nation & world. It is simply morally wrong. (2/2)
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Happy 59th birthday, President @BarackObama . You have led our country with dignity and inspired so many. I am grateful for your incredible impact on our world and wish you a wonderful birthday.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
As Bostonians and as Americans, we stand for compassion and inclusiveness, love and justice -- nothing will change that.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
Thank you, @TomBrady , for everything you did for #patsnation on and off the field. You will always have a home in #Boston and a special place in all of our hearts.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Today we lost one of our finest, Devin Suau. Devin captured the hearts of many, including mine. Keep the people in heaven safe, my friend.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Boston stands for love & acceptance. At 12:30pm, please join me as I raise the transgender flag on City Hall Plaza in a show of solidarity.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
4 years
I want to thank the officers of the Boston Police Department and all of the public safety agencies for their professionalism tonight. They are working hard, as they always do, to keep our city safe and treat our residents with respect.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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. @jaytatum0 is one of our newest sports stars, upholding the #BostonStrong @celtics tradition of excellence and character. Thank you Jayson for your example to our youth and your words of encouragement. #rootingforboston
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
Judge Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court won't stop our fight for what is right. Dr. Blasey Ford will never be forgotten for the courage and bravery it took to come forward, and tell her story.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Preventing people from entering this country based solely on faith runs counter to everything we stand for as Americans. (1/2)
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
I stand with my fellow mayors. We refuse to allow President Trump to threaten cities and immigrants across our nation.
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Statement by @MayorLandrieu on cancelling his White House meeting with President Trump.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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Today we officially opened Martin’s Park, where Martin’s spirit will always be alive in Boston. Because of the work of the Richard family, countless families will come together at this park and share in the love, compassion and hope one special young boy taught us.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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John Havlicek was a gracious man and accomplished Hall of Famer - a basketball legend whose impact on the @celtics franchise as a player matched his impact on our community as a person.
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5 years
Waking up to the news of another mass shooting in less than 24 hours. There are no words. My condolences to the families who are mourning the death of a loved one as a result of gun violence. We need gun reform now.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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#💍💍💍💍💍💍 Congratulations on number six @Patriots ! It’s time to retire my old hat! #SBLIII #EverythingWeGot #StillHere
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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Congratulations @paulpierce34 on a legendary basketball career. You earned this day & your city is very proud. #TheTruth @celtics 🏀 ☘️ - MJW
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Mayor Marty Walsh
9 years
Please join us in a moment of silence today. http://t.co/pujsnOeDdk
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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This one is for you, #Orlando . With love and heavy hearts from #Boston . #LoveIsLove
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Mayor Marty Walsh
7 years
Boston stands in solidarity with all Londoners. We send our prayers to the victims, first responders & all those affected. #PrayersForLondon
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Let’s Go!! On to the Super Bowl! Congratulations @Patriots ! #EverythingWeGot
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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Thank you to the @NHLBruins for a season to remember. Our city is proud of you. Congrats to the @StLouisBlues on winning the #StanleyCup . #NHLBruins #NHL #Game7
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Proud to fly the #TransFlag over Boston City Hall for the 1st time in MA history - a sign that everyone is welcome.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
6 years
Game 1. Let's go. Good luck tonight to our @RedSox ! #DoDamage
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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I believe in Boston. This is the city that welcomed my immigrant parents. This is the city that picked me up when I needed a second chance. I’m not going to Washington alone. I’m bringing Boston with me. This city is not just my hometown, it’s my heart. I’ll forever be grateful.
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7 years
Thankful to public and @bostonpolice for quick arrest of the person responsible for vandalizing Holocaust Memorial. (2/2)
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Mayor Marty Walsh
5 years
President Trump’s words are shameful and racist. Our representatives and the American people deserve more than a fearful, small-minded commander-in-chief who continues to belittle the Americans he was elected to serve.
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3 years
Happy birthday, President-elect @JoeBiden . #Boston is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and your administration next year.
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Mayor Marty Walsh
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Good luck to @davidortiz as he steps up to the plate for the final regular season game. Your city is rooting for you! @RedSox #ThanksPapi
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Tonight, Boston City Hall is lit up red in the memory of fallen @WorcesterFD firefighter Christopher Roy. The @CityofBoston 's thoughts are with his family, friends, and the city of @TweetWorcester .
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