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Jamaica Plain: 67 Mossdale Road Abutters Meeting

Seeking alterations and additions to an existing single-family dwelling with a proposed change in zoning use designation from Single Family to Single Family with a non-detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.

April 27, 2026
Event Date2026-04-27T18:00:00 - 2026-04-27T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 160 069 3024

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

April 27, 2026
Event Date2026-04-27T18:00:00 - 2026-04-27T19:00:00

Mattapan: 1592 Blue Hill Avenue Abutters Meeting

Marabou Cafe has applied for a Common Victualler All-Alcoholic Beverages License with proposed new hours of Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Friday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00  a.m.

April 22, 2026
Event Date2026-04-22T18:00:00 - 2026-04-22T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 160 959 6799

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

 

April 22, 2026
Event Date2026-04-22T18:00:00 - 2026-04-22T19:00:00

Jamaica Plain: 403A Centre Street Abutters Meeting

Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa applicant to upgrade license from Wine & Malt beverages to All Alcohol with hours of operation being Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

April 23, 2026
Event Date2026-04-23T19:00:00 - 2026-04-23T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 160 556 9978

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

April 23, 2026
Event Date2026-04-23T19:00:00 - 2026-04-23T20:00:00

Nira Rock: Volunteer Tree Planting

Join Urban Wilds Program staff, and neighbors to lend a hand at Nira Rock Urban Wild. We will focus our efforts on planting native trees and shrubs.

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T13:00:00
  • The event will happen, rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms.
  • We strongly encourage that you bike, walk, take public transit, or carpool. There is very little parking available.
  • Wear close-toed shoes and clothes for working outdoors. Expect to be digging, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. 

Meet at: 10 Grotto Glen Rd, Boston, MA 02130 (end of Grotto Glen Rd, near Jefferson Playground)

May 9, 2026
Event Date2026-05-09T10:00:00 - 2026-05-09T13:00:00

Willowwood Rock Urban Wild Spring Cleanup 2026

Join neighbors and Urban Wilds Program staff in helping to take care of Willowwood Rock, one of Boston’s oldest Urban Wilds. 

May 2, 2026
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

We will begin with an educational site walk, and then care for new tree plantings and clean up debris. 

No experience necessary! Tools and instruction provided by Urban Wilds Program staff. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long sleeves and pants recommended. 

May 2, 2026
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Bussey Brook Meadow Clean Up

Join the Arboretum Parks Conservancy, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and the Urban Wilds Program at our annual Earth Day Clean Up at the Bussey Brook Meadow at the Arnold Arboretum. 

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T10:00:00 - 2026-04-25T12:00:00

Join us to celebrate Earth Day and work on the following tasks:

  • Invasive plant removals within the woodland areas adjacent to the Blackwell Footpath and South Street to improve the ecology of these areas and build upon efforts from previous volunteer events. 
  • Litter clean up between Bussey Brook and the train tracks, as well as along the South Street wall.

Tools and gloves will be supplied, but if you have a favorite pair of work gloves, feel free to bring them!

* Please note that the event will be rain or shine!

Meeting Point: The South Street Gate entrance to the Blackwell Footpath. There is plenty of parking on nearby Flora Way and this entrance is within walking distance from the Forest Hills T Station.

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T10:00:00 - 2026-04-25T12:00:00

Roslindale Wetlands Serve and Learn

Join the Roslindale Wetlands Taskforce and the Urban Wilds Program in this spring's Serve and Learn event! Register below. 

April 11, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild
    Coniston Road Entrance
    Roslindale, 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-11T09:00:00 - 2026-04-11T12:00:00

A Serve and Learn event is a special chance for community members to learn about wildlife, plants, and how we can care for our natural world. Not only can people "learn" through these events, but they can also put their newfound knowledge to work during the "serve" portion.

In this Serve and Learn, Urban Wilds staff will lead lessons on proper tree and shrub planting techniques as well as discuss the insect and mammal species these plants will support. Volunteers will get the chance to plant trees and shrubs in a few locations on site that were previously inhabited by invasive plants. 

Planting tools and gloves will be supplied, but if you have a favorite planting tool or pair of gloves, feel free to bring them!

* Please note that due to the involved nature of plant installation, staffing capacity, and the limited amount of space in the planting areas, we cannot guarantee that all volunteers will have the opportunity to plant. We will be monitoring the sign-ups and will offer up planting slots on a first come first basis. In addition to the planting, we will also offer an invasive plant removal component for volunteers that are interested. 

Saturday, April 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (rain date Sunday April 12)

Meet at the Coniston Rd trailhead (see map below)

Roslindale Wetlands map

April 11, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild
    Coniston Road Entrance
    Roslindale, 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-11T09:00:00 - 2026-04-11T12:00:00

South Boston: 350 Athens Street Abutters Meeting

Revised proposal: Reduced height to 39'-11" to remove zoning violation.

2.Reduced FAR to 1.99 to remove zoning violation.

3.Increased usable open space to remove zoning violation.

4.Insufficient parking should be removed as a zoning violation.

5.Although the first floor garage is still at an 8'-0" rear yard setback, the upper floors are now at a 10'-0"

setback instead of 8'-0". Article 68 Section 68-34 - The code provides that if the rear wall of a building is not parallel to the rear lot line, and the rear lot line is not also a street line, but the average distance

between such wall and such lot line is no less than the minimum rear yard depth otherwise required, and the distance between such wall and such lot line is at no point less than three-quarters (3⁄4) of the minimum rear yard depth so otherwise required, the rear yard requirements shall be deemed to be met.

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T18:00:00 - 2026-06-22T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 665 9198

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T18:00:00 - 2026-06-22T19:00:00

Dorchester: 7 Helen Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to construct a new four-story, four-unit, fully sprinklered building on a currently vacant lot. There will be a need to apply for multiple variances and relief.

April 21, 2026
Event Date2026-04-21T18:00:00 - 2026-04-21T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 160 465 8382

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

April 21, 2026
Event Date2026-04-21T18:00:00 - 2026-04-21T19:00:00

Charlestown: 16 Monument Square Abutters Meeting

Proposal to demo the existing 10x24 rooftop deck and replace the rubber roof system (6SQ) and three skylights. Additionally, they are seeking to build a new deck two feet longer towards the front of the building.

April 14, 2026
Event Date2026-04-14T19:00:00 - 2026-04-14T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 160 572 9680

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

 

April 14, 2026
Event Date2026-04-14T19:00:00 - 2026-04-14T20:00:00
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