The Mayor's Office of Housing is hosting meetings and taking comments from residents and other interested parties on the needs and priorities for an estimated $27 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the program year 7/1/26-6/30/27.  The funds may be invested in housing, homeless assistance and community development programs that serve low to moderate income residents.  The Plan covers four federal programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) + Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)

Registration is NOT required to participate. Interpretation for the hearings is offered in Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese. To arrange for interpretation in other languages, including ASL, email mohcomments@boston.gov or call 617-635-0363 at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing date. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

Learn more about the Plan 

If you are not able to attend the hearing, your comments are welcome and encouraged and can be sent to mohcomments@boston.gov or by calling 617-635-0363.

Public testimony will begin at 6:30 P.M.

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: 160 663 9389

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

Walk the legendary Emerald Necklace from Boston Common to Franklin Park. On this guided journey, follow the green ribbon designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as it winds through historic parks, scenic waterways, and hidden landscapes across the city. Discover the parks that connect Boston—one park at a time. Please bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. There will be stops for restroom breaks and a 30-minute lunch break (lunch is not provided). 

• Meeting location will be outside the Boston Common Visitor Center located at 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
• Ending location will be at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park located at 1 Circuit Dr, Boston, MA 02121
• For ages 15+
• Registration is not required at this time

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage or call (617) 635-7383.

Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable.

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• For all ages 
• Tour length 1 - 1.5 hours
• Parking is available onsite

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Explore the hidden history of Franklin Park on a guided walking tour through its forgotten ruins. Discover overgrown stonework, lost structures, and the stories behind the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Perfect for curious locals, history lovers, and urban explorers. Uncover the secrets hiding in Boston’s largest park.

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• For ages 15+
• Event time range 1 - 1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Join a guided Nature Walk led by a Boston Park Ranger, and explore Jamaica Pond and its inhabitants. Discover local wildlife, plant life, and the history that shaped our parks into what we enjoy today! It's a perfect way to slow down and connect with nature this Summer. 

• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 12+
• Tour length 1 -  1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Step into history with a Boston Park Ranger and begin your journey at the statue of George Washington as we stroll the tree-lined greenway of Commonwealth Avenue Mall. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this guided walk reveals the powerful stories behind the Mall’s grand statues and memorials—from Civil War heroes to the figures who helped shape the nation. Discover the history hidden in plain sight along one of Boston’s most beautiful boulevards. 

• Parking for this event will be at the Boston Common Parking Garage (0 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116)
• Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• Ideal for ages 15+

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

• First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
• Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

The Disability Community Forum is a hybrid event hosted by the City of Boston Disabilities Commission to offer an opportunity for the public to provide input on disability access and inclusion to City of Boston officials.

Boston residents and visitors from every corner of the disability community are encouraged to participate, either in person or on Zoom! We value your perspective, and hope to hear from many community members. Tell us what is working and where improvement is needed related to City of Boston programs, policies, services, communications, and the built environment. You'll have the chance to give us your input and express your priorities! You can also ask us questions about topics you want to learn more about. Watch this video from last year's hybrid Disability Community Forum to learn more about this event.

Please join us on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Suffolk University Law School (120 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02108) or virtually on Zoom for this year's Disability Community Forum. Please register whether you plan to attend online or in person. If you plan to attend online, we will use your registration to send the Zoom link. Please also use the form to submit a question or comment in advance.

We hope you can participate and learn about the City's disability accessibility initiatives, and provide your input about accessibility and inclusion priorities.

Register for the event

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

• First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
• Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.