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Community Volunteer Day in Franklin Park

This natural area is home to beautiful rock outcrops, heritage trees, and miles of wandering trails. However, it needs our help to stay healthy and remain an important park for us and future generations. We hope that by bringing people together to work towards restoring the ecological health of the Wilderness, we can showcase this area's beauty and potential.

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July 11, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    450 Walnut Avenue
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jonathan Bacdayan
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-11T10:00:00 - 2026-07-11T12:00:00

There is limited street parking near the entrance we are meeting at, so we also encourage you to bike, walk, or take public transit. There is also public parking at the Playstead and Giraffe Gate of the zoo, which is about a 10 minute walk to the school street entrance. 

The focus of the event is to cleanup trash and glass from the site, clean up trails,  and remove invasive understory plants like knotweed, all of which are done to improve overall forest health and increase visibility into the woods. There will be lots of learning opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds. 

The event will happen, rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms.

Staff will provide all the tools, supplies, and instruction needed for the project(s). Please dress in comfortable & weather-appropriate clothing, as well as closed toe shoes. We recommend participants bring their own water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. All ages are welcome, we just ask to note if any children will be joining for the day!

For the understory plant removal aspect, expect to be utilizing hand cutting tools like loppers and pruners, moving brush, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. Please let us know in the form if you have any special accommodations or needs in order to joyfully participate! 

We would also love to hear your ideas for future projects! 

July 11, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    450 Walnut Avenue
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jonathan Bacdayan
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-11T10:00:00 - 2026-07-11T12:00:00

East Boston Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation.

July 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • East Boston Memorial Park
    143 Porter Street
    East Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-29T10:00:00 - 2026-07-29T11:00:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on boston.gov/events.

A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

East Boston Coffee Hour 2026

July 29, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • East Boston Memorial Park
    143 Porter Street
    East Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-29T10:00:00 - 2026-07-29T11:00:00

Dorchester Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation.

July 20, 2026
Event Date2026-07-20T10:00:00 - 2026-07-20T11:00:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on boston.gov/events.

A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

July 20, 2026
Event Date2026-07-20T10:00:00 - 2026-07-20T11:00:00

Charlestown Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation.

July 13, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-13T10:00:00 - 2026-07-13T11:00:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on boston.gov/events.

A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

Charlestown Coffee Hour

July 13, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown , MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-13T10:00:00 - 2026-07-13T11:00:00

Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library Dedication and Renaming Ceremony

Join us to celebrate the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library Dedication & Renaming Ceremony in honor of the late Sarah-Ann Shaw. 

July 18, 2026
Event Date2026-07-18T10:00:00 - 2026-07-18T11:00:00

Community members, family, and friends will gather to commemorate Sarah-Ann Shaw's legacy as a journalist, dedicated community leader, and champion for Roxbury. This special ceremony recognizes her lasting impact by renaming the branch in her honor, ensuring her legacy of service, storytelling, and advocacy continues to inspire future generations.

Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library Invitation

July 18, 2026
Event Date2026-07-18T10:00:00 - 2026-07-18T11:00:00

Dorchester: 20 Mayfield Street Abutters Meeting

Change occupancy from existing three-family to a five-family by dividing one unit to create five-family total (MFR) with no addition, expansion, or increase in FAR. Provide NFPA-13R sprinkler system to achieve proposed single means of egress. Utilize existing parking.

 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T19:00:00 - 2026-07-09T20:00:00

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: 165 136 2668

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

 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T19:00:00 - 2026-07-09T20:00:00

Dorchester: 41 Bicknell Street Abutters Meeting

Change the legal occupancy from four residential units to a building with five residential units and a building management office with a bath in the basement incidental to the main use. The five units already exist and the building has been five units for many years. The existing and proposed plans are the same. All Fire restoration work performed under permit # SF1802671 to rough inspection to date.

July 15, 2026
Event Date2026-07-15T18:00:00 - 2026-07-15T19:00:00

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: 165 612 9529

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

 

July 15, 2026
Event Date2026-07-15T18:00:00 - 2026-07-15T19:00:00

South Boston: 236 Dorchester St Abutters Meeting

“Piccolino” seeking to transfer all alcohol common victualler license with closing hour of 12AM

July 7, 2026
Event Date2026-07-07T18:00:00 - 2026-07-07T19:00:00

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: 165 794 8613

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



 

July 7, 2026
Event Date2026-07-07T18:00:00 - 2026-07-07T19:00:00

South End: 168 West Canton Street Abutters Meeting

Description: This office has requested a second Abutter’s Meeting due to significant changes (plans available upon request): withdrawal of garage permit application and abandonment of garage plan, elimination of rear roof deck on fourth-level extension, reduction of bump-out extension from 3' to 2'4", reduction of bump-out from four levels to three levels, no additional square footage proposed, redistribution of existing 147 SF (Greenhouse and Bay Window) vertically at rear of building, and reduction of bump-out width by an additional 2' total (1' on each side) across all three levels.

 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T18:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

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: 165 536 4582

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

 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T18:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

North End: 139-145 Richmond Street Abutters Meeting

Description: Seeking to change the legal occupancy from seventeen residential units, restaurant with take-out, office, beauty salon, retail store, and wireless communications to twenty residential units, with continued restaurant (take-out), office, beauty salon, retail store, wireless communications equipment, and a roof deck.

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T18:00:00 - 2026-07-01T19:00:00

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: 165 716 3999

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

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T18:00:00 - 2026-07-01T19:00:00
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