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Connect Downtown office hours (Central Library)

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

March 4, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-04T12:00:00 - 2020-03-04T20:00:00

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.
March 4, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-04T12:00:00 - 2020-03-04T20:00:00

Connect Downtown office hours (Central Library)

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

February 5, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-05T12:00:00 - 2020-02-05T20:00:00

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.
February 5, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-05T12:00:00 - 2020-02-05T20:00:00

Connect Downtown office hours (Central Library)

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

January 8, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-01-08T12:00:00 - 2020-01-08T20:00:00

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.
January 8, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-01-08T12:00:00 - 2020-01-08T20:00:00

Franklin Park Master Plan Community Workshop #1

Join us for our first Community Workshop about the future of Franklin Park!

January 28, 2020
Event Date2020-01-28T18:00:00 - 2020-01-28T20:00:00

For over a century, Franklin Park has been a lively and beloved center of recreation, gathering, and discovery for the Boston community. Now, with newly allocated park funds, the City of Boston is planning ahead for the park’s next century!

Franklin Park

Over the next 18 months, the City of Boston is partnering with a team of landscape architects, planners, ecologists, and community engagement experts to create a master plan for an engaging and diverse Franklin Park. 

Our work will build on previous planning efforts and improvements by the City and its partners. We look forward to building on these successes and incorporating even more feedback. It’s your opportunity to help shape the future of the park and connections to the surrounding neighborhoods.

Franklin Park

Come to our Community Workshop on January 28, between 6 - 8 p.m. at the William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse at Franklin Park. Can’t make it? Share your thoughts on the Master Plan website, or sign up for project updates!

*Snow date: January 30, 6 - 8 p.m.

January 28, 2020
Event Date2020-01-28T18:00:00 - 2020-01-28T20:00:00

Winter Family Gym at BCYF Menino

A free play program for families with children ages 3 - 8 to get up, out, and moving together.

December 14, 2019
Event Date2019-12-14T10:00:00 - 2019-12-14T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.
  • Legal guardian must sign a waiver before child can participate.
  • Children of all abilities welcome
  • This is an immigrant-safe space.

Learn more about BCYF Menino

December 14, 2019
Event Date2019-12-14T10:00:00 - 2019-12-14T11:30:00

Ruggles Street project community meeting

Please join your neighbors as the City provides an update on the proposed roadway design improvements.

December 9, 2019
Event Date2019-12-09T18:00:00

We'll also continue the discussion on streetscape art elements for Ruggles Street, between Tremont Street and Washington Street.

PUBLIC MEETING FLIER (ENGLISH)

PUBLIC MEETING FLIER (SPANISH)

December 9, 2019
Event Date2019-12-09T18:00:00

Food trucks public lottery process workshop

This one-day workshop is intended to provide the preparation required for you to participate in the City of Boston's yearly Food Truck Lottery for public sites.

December 2, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 1010 Massachusetts Avenue
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Natalia Urtubey
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-02T17:00:00 - 2019-12-02T19:30:00

We will cover the permitting and licensing requirements needed to participate in the food truck lottery.

Register Now

This informational session will cover the following:

  • understanding public vs. private food truck locations
  • the lottery and selection process for assignment of public food truck sites
  • public food truck schedules for all sites, and
  • permitting and licensing renewal requirements.
Economic Development Center

We designed the Economic Development Center to directly engage with residents and businesses. We want to build pathways to wealth building, and connect you with opportunities to grow and thrive. All workshops are free and open to the public, but require registration.

All workshops include:

  • food
  • networking opportunities
  • interpretive services (upon request), and
  • a child-friendly environment.
December 2, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 1010 Massachusetts Avenue
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Natalia Urtubey
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-02T17:00:00 - 2019-12-02T19:30:00

Grimke Sisters Bridge dedication

Thanks to everyone who attended the Grimke Sisters Bridge naming in Hyde Park.

November 16, 2019
  • 10:30am
  • 58 Dana Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Ami Bennitt
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-16T10:30:00

Image for angelina and sarah grimke
It was a crisp, sunny morning, and filled with Hyde Park neighbors, folks from Boston Women's Heritage Trail, Suffrage 100 MA, Hyde Park Main Streets, and Hyde Park Historic Society. Thanks to our speakers:

  • Mayor Walsh
  • City Councillor Tim McCarthy
  • Barbra Lee (Founder and President, Barbara Lee Family Foundation)
  • Catherine Allgor (President, Massachusetts Historical Society), and
  • Elisa Birdseye (Curator, Hyde Park Historical Society).

We enjoyed special guest Coline Jenkins, great-great-granddaughter of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Special thanks to the Public Works Department for making this bridge a reality.

November 16, 2019
  • 10:30am
  • 58 Dana Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Ami Bennitt
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-16T10:30:00

Landlord Resource Fair

Join us for our Landlord Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 19, from 6 - 8 p.m.

November 19, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-19T18:00:00 - 2019-11-19T20:00:00

Our landlord resource fair is an opportunity for small property owners to large-scale property managers to come together for networking and resources from various city agencies that will make your tenancies sustainable and profitable.

Come for 30 minutes or for the whole time. Registration is not necessary. Call 617-635-4200 for questions.

November 19, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-19T18:00:00 - 2019-11-19T20:00:00

Sullivan Square / Rutherford Avenue Design project update

The Transportation Department would like to invite the community to a public meeting to discuss the Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue Design Project.

October 29, 2019
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • 545 Medford Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-29T18:30:00 - 2019-10-29T20:30:00

The design for the overall corridor will be the same as presented back in March of 2018. But, there is a design change in Sullivan Square to make provisions for a Bus Rapid Transit Lane, and to enhance Ryan playground. Our design team will present proposed plans to the community. We'll also give an update on where the project currently stands, and future timelines.

There will be time at the end of this presentation for questions and comments from the community.

More project information

October 29, 2019
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • 545 Medford Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Transportation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-29T18:30:00 - 2019-10-29T20:30:00
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