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Get Ready for Summer 2026 Business Forum

Join FIFA World Cup™ Boston 2026 and the City of Boston Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet for an update on small business opportunities related to this summer's large scale events.

May 4, 2026
Event Date2026-05-04T18:00:00 - 2026-05-04T19:00:00

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May 4, 2026
Event Date2026-05-04T18:00:00 - 2026-05-04T19:00:00

Back Bay: 267 Newbury St

“7th Street Burgers” seeking to change closing hour to 3 a.m.

April 29, 2026
Event Date2026-04-29T19:00:00 - 2026-04-29T20:00:00

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: 161 802 8812

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

 

April 29, 2026
Event Date2026-04-29T19:00:00 - 2026-04-29T20:00:00

Allston: 1223 Commonwealth Ave Abutters Meeting

“McDonalds” seeking to open 24 hours for delivery only

April 29, 2026
Event Date2026-04-29T18:00:00 - 2026-04-29T19:00:00

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: 160 834 4976

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

 

April 29, 2026
Event Date2026-04-29T18:00:00 - 2026-04-29T19:00:00

Independence Day Parade and Ceremonies

Join the City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu to celebrate our nation's 250th Independence Day!

July 4, 2026
Event Date2026-07-04T07:30:00 - 2026-07-04T12:30:00
  • 7:30 a.m. | Parade staging begins at Dartmouth Street and Copley Square
  • 9:00 a.m. | Parade steps off from Copley Square

    • The parade will begin at Copley Square and proceed down Boylston Street, turn left onto Tremont Street, and end at Court Street. A detailed map of the parade route is available at this link (and below).

    • It will feature historic organizations, military units, veterans groups, civic organizations, musicians, and community participants. 

  • 10:00 a.m. | Halt of Honors Ceremony at Old Granary Burying Ground
  • 10:15 a.m. | Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Old State House Balcony
    • The ceremony will feature a trumpet call, a performance of “God Bless America” by Boston Police Officer Stephen McNulty, remarks from Mayor Michelle Wu, and the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. The reading will conclude with patriotic music performed by the Zarba Military Band.
    • The Old State House is located at 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109.
  • 11:00 a.m. | Independence Day Oration at Faneuil Hall
    • Event is currently at capacity, no longer accepting RSVPs
    • Includes musical performances by the Zarba Military Band, remarks from Mayor Michelle Wu, followed by Dr. Nathaniel Sheidley, president and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, who will deliver the City’s traditional Fourth of July Oration. The program will also feature a fireside chat with award‑winning writer and journalist Ta‑Nehisi Coates and Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston, reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Boston’s revolutionary legacy, and realizing the promises of the Revolution today. 
Parade route:

parade route

Residents and visitors should expect temporary street closures, parking restrictions, and traffic delays in the vicinity of the parade route and staging areas throughout the morning. Street occupancy and parking restrictions will be in effect on portions of Cambridge Street, Court Street, Dartmouth Street, and surrounding roadways.

July 4, 2026
Event Date2026-07-04T07:30:00 - 2026-07-04T12:30:00

Mattapan: 25A Alabama St Abutters Meeting

Erect a new two residential units with parking and decks. As per plans.

May 12, 2026
Event Date2026-05-12T18:00:00 - 2026-05-12T19:00:00

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: 160 687 3563

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

 

May 12, 2026
Event Date2026-05-12T18:00:00 - 2026-05-12T19:00:00

Hyde Park: 72, 74 Readville Street and 5 Waterloo Street Abutters Meeting

Raze existing dwelling on site and erect a new single-family dwelling upon lot newly created through lot consolidation and subdivision action. Filed in companion with ALT1810562, ALT1810560, ALT1810554, as well as companion ERT at 74 Readville street (to be filed). Filed in companion with ALT1810562, ALT1810560, ALT1810554, as well as companion ERT at 74R Readville Street (ERT1825020). Combine existing Parcel 1812672000 and existing Parcel 1812671001 into one 12,392 SF lot. Re-subdivide the combined lot into three new lots. Per Plan, "Lot-C" will be 4,153 SF and existing two-family dwelling to be addressed as 5 Waterloo will remain. No new work proposed on the structure.

May 4, 2026
Event Date2026-05-04T18:00:00 - 2026-05-04T19:00:00

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: 161 699 4556

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

 

May 4, 2026
Event Date2026-05-04T18:00:00 - 2026-05-04T19:00:00

Canceled:
Dorchester: 27 Puritan Avenue Abutters Meeting

Reason for cancellation: “Please reach out to the event organizer for further information.”
May 6, 2026
Event Date2026-05-06T18:00:00 - 2026-05-06T19:00:00

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: 160 291 5396

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

May 6, 2026
Event Date2026-05-06T18:00:00 - 2026-05-06T19:00:00

Dorchester: 19 Greenock Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to build four new units. This will include a three-story and basement   triple decker with one unit per story. First-floor unit to be accessible as well.

April 30, 2026
Event Date2026-04-30T19:00:00 - 2026-04-30T20:00:00

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: 161 460 1656

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

 

April 30, 2026
Event Date2026-04-30T19:00:00 - 2026-04-30T20:00:00

Roxbury: 28-30 Clifton Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to build two roof decks with exclusive rights for Units 5 and 6. Access to the roof is already permitted under ALT1806834, which allows access via a headhouse.

April 27, 2026
Event Date2026-04-27T19:00:00 - 2026-04-27T20:00:00

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: 161 559 7567

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

 

April 27, 2026
Event Date2026-04-27T19:00:00 - 2026-04-27T20:00:00

Roslindale: 257 Cornell Street Abutters Meeting

Seeking an addition to the rear of the structure along with adding two bedrooms in the second-floor unit on top of the existing first-floor bedrooms addition.

April 29, 2026
Event Date2026-04-29T19:00:00 - 2026-04-29T20:00:00

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: 161 481 3906

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

 

April 29, 2026
Event Date2026-04-29T19:00:00 - 2026-04-29T20:00:00
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