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North Beacon Street Drop-In Session at Faneuil Gardens

We want to hear from you about upcoming bike projects in Allston and Brighton, including North Beacon Street.

May 30, 2023
2023-05-30T16:30:00 - 2023-05-30T18:30:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. We are holding a drop-in session at the Faneuil Gardens Community Center. Depending on the weather, we will have a table set up outside in front of the community center, or we will be set up inside the community center. Drop in anytime to ask questions, view materials, and learn more about the project. Spanish interpretation will be provided. 

Come chat with us to learn more about other projects in your neighborhood, including:

May 30, 2023
2023-05-30T16:30:00 - 2023-05-30T18:30:00
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Billings Field Design Meeting #3

Please join us for the third and final community engagement meeting for Billings Field, where we will present a design for the park that we think reflects the input we've received during our community process. We will have an online design presentation with a discussion session afterward.

April 25, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Virtual meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-25T18:00:00 - 2023-04-25T19:30:00

Join the online meeting

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at abigail.chatfield@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-504-7709 by April 18.

Project information

April 25, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Virtual meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-25T18:00:00 - 2023-04-25T19:30:00
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Downtown Neighborhood Social

Join us at the Boston Downtown Business Improvement District Third Space for food, drinks, and civic engagement opportunities with City Hall leaders and neighbors!

April 19, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 3rd Space
    12 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-19T18:00:00 - 2023-04-19T20:00:00

When you think of "Boston neighborhoods", downtown may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Still, as Mayor Wu continues to lead downtown revitalization in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and businesses alike call Downtown Boston home. Join us at 3rd Space at the heart of Downtown Crossing for snacks, drinks, and civic updates from special City Hall guests!

Presented in partnership with Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID), the SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social is the perfect place to learn more about organizations and happenings in the neighborhood we're visiting, meet new friends from across the city, and get civically engaged. We'll also have more information about the 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council application on hand, and look forward to talking about how you can get involved with SPARK Boston! 

Please note: this is a 21+ event.

April 19, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 3rd Space
    12 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-19T18:00:00 - 2023-04-19T20:00:00
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Mattapan Drop-in Hours

Join us at the Mattapan Library on Thursdays from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.!

April 6, 2023
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from April 6, 2023, until June 1, 2023
  • 1350 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Charlotte Fleetwood
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-06T13:00:00 - 2023-04-06T15:00:00

Every Thursday from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., planners from the Boston Transportation Department and MBTA will be at the Mattapan Library to answer your questions and hear your thoughts on the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan. Come talk to us to help guide the City's investments along Blue Hill Avenue!

April 6, 2023
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from April 6, 2023, until June 1, 2023
  • 1350 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Charlotte Fleetwood
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-06T13:00:00 - 2023-04-06T15:00:00
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Grove Hall Drop-in Hours

Join us at the Grove Hall Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.!

April 5, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from April 5, 2023, until June 1, 2023
  • 41 Geneva Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Kirstie Hostetter
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-05T10:00:00 - 2023-04-05T12:00:00

Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., planners from the Boston Transportation Department and MBTA will be at the Grove Hall Library to answer your questions and hear your thoughts on the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan. Come talk to us to help guide the City's investments along Blue Hill Avenue!

April 5, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from April 5, 2023, until June 1, 2023
  • 41 Geneva Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Kirstie Hostetter
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-05T10:00:00 - 2023-04-05T12:00:00
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JP Better Bike Lanes In-Person Office Hours

Come talk with us about upcoming bike projects in Jamaica Plain.

August 17, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
    30 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-08-17T16:00:00 - 2023-08-17T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network in Jamaica Plain. This year's JP projects include Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon StreetEliot StreetMcBride Street, and Boylston Street.

Have questions or comments? Come meet us in-person at the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library on the following dates:

  • Thursday, June 29, 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 17, 4 - 7 p.m.
August 17, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
    30 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-08-17T16:00:00 - 2023-08-17T19:00:00
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JP Better Bike Lanes In-Person Office Hours

Come talk with us about upcoming bike projects in Jamaica Plain.

June 29, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
    30 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-06-29T16:00:00 - 2023-06-29T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network in Jamaica Plain. This year's JP projects include Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon StreetEliot StreetMcBride Street, and Boylston Street.

Have questions or comments? Come meet us in-person at the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library on the following dates:

  • Thursday, June 29, 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 17, 4 - 7 p.m.
June 29, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
    30 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-06-29T16:00:00 - 2023-06-29T19:00:00
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Boston Equal Pay Day: Bridging Opportunity Gaps in Diversity Hiring and Advancement for Women and Marginalized Workers

Join us for a panel discussion and resource fair for employers and community members.

April 20, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Cindy Nguyen
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-04-20T18:00:00 - 2023-04-20T20:00:00

The Boston Women's Workforce Council's (BWWC) 2021 Wage Gap analysis points to April 20 as Boston Equal Pay Day, the day in the calendar year when Greater Boston women will finally earn the same as men the previous year.

In recognition of Boston Equal Pay Day, the Boston Women's Workforce Council (BWWC) and the Mayor's Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA) will bring together Greater Boston employers, City partners, and community members to discuss the unique barriers of specific industries in recruiting/retaining underrepresented candidates and identify new strategies and existing resources to bridge the opportunity gaps. 

Speakers Include:
  • Angela Liu, Interim President, Hack.Diversity
  • Trinh Nguyen, Chief of Worker Empowerment, City of Boston
  • Mary Skelton Roberts, Philanthropic Advisor and Strategist; Board of Directors Member, Amplify Latinx (moderator)
  • Ron Taylor, Executive Vice President and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Natixis Investment Managers

A resource fair will follow the panel, where community members can interact with Greater Boston employers, local organizations, and City partners to learn more about job opportunities, job training, and professional development programs.

This event is free and open to the public. Food and childcare will be provided. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

*If you are reserving more than one ticket please provide information for each person attending

April 20, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Cindy Nguyen
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-04-20T18:00:00 - 2023-04-20T20:00:00
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April Allston/Brighton Community Center Study Meeting

This is the fourth and final community meeting to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center in Allston/Brighton and discuss location options.

April 13, 2023
2023-04-13T18:00:00 - 2023-04-13T19:30:00

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for a community meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023, to explore options for a new community center in Allston/Brighton. 

April 13, 2023
2023-04-13T18:00:00 - 2023-04-13T19:30:00
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Donation Drive for New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV)

In honor of One Boston Day, the Downtown Boston BID is collecting new and unused clothing and toiletries to donate to the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV).

April 13, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from April 13, 2023, 9 times
  • 12 Summer St.
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    kpramik@bostonbid.org
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2023-04-13T12:00:00 - 2023-04-21T18:00:00

Located in Downtown Boston and offering services throughout the region, NECHV supports Veterans with innovative services that enable success, meaningful employment, and dignified independent living. Clothing can include underwear (highest need!), coats, shoes and boots, sweatpants, jeans, work clothes, sweatshirts, t-shirts, thermal long sleeves, hats, gloves, and scarves in a variety of sizes (no socks!). Toiletries can include toothbrush and full size toothpaste, hair brushes, full size soaps and shampoos, feminine care items, and razors or shaving kits. 

April 13, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from April 13, 2023, 9 times
  • 12 Summer St.
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    kpramik@bostonbid.org
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2023-04-13T12:00:00 - 2023-04-21T18:00:00
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