Boston has loaded the source code for boston.gov on github, which means code writers can now rummage around and submit improvements to make the site work better.

City Hall says this makes Boston the first "major" US city to turn its Web site into an open-source project. Officials emphasize the code - based on open-source Drupal software - contains no sensitive data.

Intriguingly, github stats show a code contribution from Marty Walsh. OK, granted, just for the "readme" file.