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Canceled:
Connect Downtown Open House #3

Reason for cancellation: Event postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 14, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0738
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-14T13:00:00 - 2020-03-14T15:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.  Spanish and Cantonese interpretation will be provided.

Download fliers
OPEN HOUSE SERIES

This event is part of a series of Open Houses we are hosting for Connect Downtown this spring. Each Open House in the series will cover the same content. The other Open Houses are listed below:

March 14, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0738
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-14T13:00:00 - 2020-03-14T15:00:00

Cummins Highway Project public meeting

Please join your neighbors at the Mattahunt Community Center on February 27, 2020

February 27, 2020
Event Date2020-02-27T18:00:00 - 2020-02-27T20:00:00

The City is continuing the discussion for potential roadway and urban design improvements on Cummins Highway, between River Street and Harvard Street.

Cummins Highway project website

February 27, 2020
Event Date2020-02-27T18:00:00 - 2020-02-27T20:00:00

Affordable housing workshop in East Boston

Offered in both English and Spanish, our workshop will cover different affordable housing programs.

February 20, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 282 Meridian Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-20T15:00:00 - 2020-02-20T17:00:00

Our affordable housing workshop, offered in both English and Spanish, will cover different affordable housing programs including the application process, waitlists, lotteries, and more.

Registration not necessary. Call 617-635-4200 for questions.

Ofreceremos nuestro taller en inglés y en español. Hablaremos sobre los diferentes programas de vivienda asequible, incluyendo el proceso de aplicaciones, listas de espera, loterias, y más.

No es necesario registrarse. Llame a 617-635-4200 con preguntas.

February 20, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 282 Meridian Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-20T15:00:00 - 2020-02-20T17:00:00

Boston City Insider: Internship and Career Fair

The City of Boston is partnering with UMass Boston to tap into talented and hardworking students.

February 20, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • UMass Boston, Campus Center
    100 William T, Morrissey Blvd, 3rd Floor Ballroom
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Winston Pierre
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2011
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-20T13:00:00 - 2020-02-20T16:00:00

Come check out the multiple opportunities with the City at this exclusive networking event offered to UMass Boston students and alumni. Members of the public are also welcome to join. The U.S. Census Bureau will be recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the state to assist with the 2020 Census count.

Register for the event today

February 20, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • UMass Boston, Campus Center
    100 William T, Morrissey Blvd, 3rd Floor Ballroom
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Winston Pierre
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2011
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-20T13:00:00 - 2020-02-20T16:00:00

Current list of participating departments

  • Boston City Council
  • Boston Housing Authority
  • Boston Inspectional Services
  • Boston Public Health Commission
  • Boston Public Library
  • Boston Police Department
  • Boston Transportation Department
  • City Clerk
  • Department of Youth Engagement and Employment
  • Disabilities Commission
  • Emergency Management
  • Election Department
  • Fair Housing and Equity
  • Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement
  • Office of Food Access
  • Office of Human Resources
  • Office of Workforce Development
  • SPARK Boston
  • Veteran Services
  • THE U.S CENSUS BUREAU

2020 Housing Expo - postponed

The 2020 Expo scheduled for this Saturday, March 14, at the Reggie Lewis Center has been postponed.

March 14, 2020
  • 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Roxbury, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Janet Stanley
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-14T09:00:00 - 2020-03-14T13:00:00

We have chosen to postpone the event out of an abundance of caution regarding the evolving news about the COVID-19 virus.

We will communicate updates when they are available. Check back on this page for the latest.

March 14, 2020
  • 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Roxbury, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Janet Stanley
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-14T09:00:00 - 2020-03-14T13:00:00

TALKING TO LENDERS AND REALTORS

TALKING TO LENDERS AND REALTORS

One great advantage of the Housing Expo is that you have the opportunity to meet with a number of lenders and realtors, including some you may not have even known about! The Expo also gives you the chance to compare one lender or realtor with another.

If you’ve never met with a lender or realtor before, you may not be sure what to say. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of common questions. These are just suggestions; you can substitute your own questions.

QUESTIONS FOR LENDERS 
  • Where should I start? What should be my next step?
  • How much do I qualify for?
  • How do I know I am getting the best mortgage?
  • I want to have a payment no higher than $1,500 per month. Is that possible?
  • Do I need any savings, or is there a zero percent downpayment with low closing costs?
QUESTIONS FOR REALTORS
  • Why do I need a realtor?
  • Do I have to have a home inspection? (What if I do not buy the house; it's a waste of my money.)
  • Can you help me if I do not buy in the City?
  • Do you have listings in the area I'm interested in? 
  • Do you have or have you sold affordable or deed-restricted properties?

Housing Retention Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of housing retention information and tenant rights and responsibilities.

January 13, 2020
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 690 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-01-13T17:00:00 - 2020-01-13T18:00:00

A housing professional from the City of Boston's Office of Housing Stability will provide an overview of subsidized housing retention, and tenant rights and responsibilities.

You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of the re-certification process, tenant rights and responsibilities, tips on how to handle housing concerns, and resources for a smoother tenancy.

Please note that we can only offer legal information. If you need legal advice, you must speak to an attorney.

Registration is optional but recommended to provide appropriate amount of materials to attendees.

January 13, 2020
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 690 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-01-13T17:00:00 - 2020-01-13T18:00:00

Connect Downtown office hours (West End Library)

Drop by to ask us questions, give feedback, and review project materials.

June 25, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-06-25T12:00:00 - 2020-06-25T20:00:00

We want to connect the Southwest Corridor to Downtown, Beacon Hill, and the West End. We plan to improve pedestrian crossings and add on-street bike facilities.

At our office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project. Find a full list of our planned Office Hours in the table below:

Date Location Address Hours
Wednesday, January 8 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 16 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 30 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 13 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 27 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 23 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 25 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
June 25, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-06-25T12:00:00 - 2020-06-25T20:00:00

Canceled:
Connect Downtown office hours (West End Library)

Reason for cancellation: Library closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
June 11, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-06-11T12:00:00 - 2020-06-11T20:00:00

We want to connect the Southwest Corridor to Downtown, Beacon Hill, and the West End. We plan to improve pedestrian crossings and add on-street bike facilities.

At our office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project. Find a full list of our planned Office Hours in the table below:

Date Location Address Hours
Wednesday, January 8 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 16 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 30 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 13 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 27 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 23 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 25 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
June 11, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-06-11T12:00:00 - 2020-06-11T20:00:00

Connect Downtown office hours (West End Library)

Drop by to ask us questions, give feedback, and review project materials.

May 26, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-26T12:00:00 - 2020-05-26T20:00:00

We want to connect the Southwest Corridor to Downtown, Beacon Hill, and the West End. We plan to improve pedestrian crossings and add on-street bike facilities.

At our office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project. Find a full list of our planned Office Hours in the table below:

Date Location Address Hours
Wednesday, January 8 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 16 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 30 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 13 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 27 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 23 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 25 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
May 26, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-26T12:00:00 - 2020-05-26T20:00:00

Canceled:
Connect Downtown office hours (West End Library)

Reason for cancellation: Ongoing precautions due to COVID-19
May 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-14T12:00:00 - 2020-05-14T20:00:00

We want to connect the Southwest Corridor to Downtown, Beacon Hill, and the West End. We plan to improve pedestrian crossings and add on-street bike facilities.

At our office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project. Find a full list of our planned Office Hours in the table below:

Date Location Address Hours
Wednesday, January 8 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 16 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 30 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 13 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 27 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 23 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 26 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 25 West End Library 151 Cambridge Street

Boston, MA 02114		 12 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1 Central Library 700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116		 12 - 8 p.m.
May 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-05-14T12:00:00 - 2020-05-14T20:00:00
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