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Slow Streets meeting

Attend the virtual design meeting on November 17 for the Lower South Neighborhood Slow Streets zone. 

November 17, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, 02131
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Slow Streets
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-17T19:00:00 - 2021-11-17T21:00:00

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements. We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback. Attend a virtual meeting on November 17 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.  This is one of two meetings held in November.  This meeting will share the exact same content as the meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m.

Register for meeting

November 17, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, 02131
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Slow Streets
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-17T19:00:00 - 2021-11-17T21:00:00
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Highland Park Architectural Conservation District: Neighborhood conversation

Reason for cancellation: The event will be postponed to a future date due to inclement weather.
October 30, 2021
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • First Church in Roxbury
    10 Putnam Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Gaugler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-30T10:00:00 - 2021-10-30T12:00:00

Spooky and scary things could happen to our Highland Park neighborhood without your input and participation! 

Join us this Halloween weekend to learn more about the efforts underway to protect and designate Highland Park as an Architectural Conservation District. Let's gather over hot cider and some treats to discuss the future of our neighborhood.

Refreshments will be served.

Location:

The First Church in Roxbury, John Eliot Square

10 Putnam Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Date:

Saturday, October 30, 2021

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Please note:

This is an in-person, outdoor event. Masks are encouraged.

Can't make it? Find more information on our conservation district study page.

October 30, 2021
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • First Church in Roxbury
    10 Putnam Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Gaugler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-30T10:00:00 - 2021-10-30T12:00:00
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Dorchester Center Siting Study

Join the first meeting to explore a new community center for Dorchester.

October 18, 2021
2021-10-18T19:00:00 - 2021-10-18T20:30:00

Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Public Facilities Department are exploring options for a new community center in Dorchester. A community meeting will explore options for a new community center and introduce the study and the study team. More meetings will be held in the future.

Register for the event

October 18, 2021
2021-10-18T19:00:00 - 2021-10-18T20:30:00
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Talk to us about Cummins Highway at Mattapan Square Farmers Market

Come talk to us in person about Cummins Highway.

October 2, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 2, 2021, until October 31, 2021
  • Mattapan Square Farmers Market
    888 Cummins Highway
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Jeff Alexis
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2021-10-02T10:00:00 - 2021-10-02T13:00:00

We will be at the Mattapan Square Farmers Market (888 Cummins Highway) every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 2, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 2, 2021, until October 31, 2021
  • Mattapan Square Farmers Market
    888 Cummins Highway
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Jeff Alexis
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2021-10-02T10:00:00 - 2021-10-02T13:00:00
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Mattapan Square transportation online meeting

Please join an online meeting to discuss transportation and streetscape improvements planned for Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square. This is part of the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

October 18, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Meeting is online
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Charlotte Fleetwood
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
  • Meeting Registration

    Register for this meeting at bit.ly/bluehillmattapan

2021-10-18T18:00:00 - 2021-10-18T19:30:00

The Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan seeks to improve the quality of life for residents and corridor users by:

  • Improving bus reliability and reducing travel times by creating center-running bus lanes
  • Reducing heat island effects
  • Improving pedestrian safety and accessibility
  • Incorporating high quality bike facilities
  • Contributing to a thriving small business community
  • Minimizing driver delay

This meeting will focus on Mattapan Square. We'd like to hear from you about how we can meet these objectives, and what streetscape features you like, and what could be improved in Mattapan Square.

Register for the event

Questions? Contact bluehillmattapan@boston.gov

October 18, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Meeting is online
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Charlotte Fleetwood
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
  • Meeting Registration

    Register for this meeting at bit.ly/bluehillmattapan

2021-10-18T18:00:00 - 2021-10-18T19:30:00
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Pleasant Street walk

Join us for a walk to kick off the our Pleasant Street project! 

October 23, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Pleasant Street at Sawyer Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Rowe
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1378
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-23T13:00:00 - 2021-10-23T14:30:00

Our goal is to calm traffic speeds and make crosswalks better for kids, elders, and people with disabilities. We want to hear your stories and ideas. Join us for all or part of the walk. We will provide interpretation in Spanish. 

Can’t make it? This is one of many ways you can participate. Sign up for project updates by email on the Pleasant Street Project page. 

Rain date: Saturday, October 30, 1 p.m.
October 23, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Pleasant Street at Sawyer Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Rowe
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1378
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-23T13:00:00 - 2021-10-23T14:30:00
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Doris F. Tillman Playground opening

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

October 9, 2021
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 45 Lambert Ave
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-09T10:00:00 - 2021-10-09T11:00:00

Doris F. Tillman Playground was re-opened during the summer of 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions we were unable to have our official opening. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony!

October 9, 2021
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 45 Lambert Ave
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-09T10:00:00 - 2021-10-09T11:00:00
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Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park Ground Breaking

Join us on-site as we break ground on this historic park. 

October 7, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 2407-2413 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-07T14:00:00 - 2021-10-07T15:00:00

Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park, located in the heart of Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square), will now be home to a memorial plaza dedicated to the African-American veterans of Massachusetts. The 18,000-square-foot triangular parcel is bordered by Washington Street, Malcolm X Boulevard, and Shawmut Avenue. The project is the result of the steadfast, multi-year efforts of the Veterans and Friends of Gourdin Memorial Park community group.

The artwork design and construction is being funded by the Browne Fund, the Mayor's Capital Improvement Program, and a grant from the MA Department of Veterans Services. The overall park construction is being funded by the Mayor’s Capital Improvement program with a total budget of $1,272,200.  

October 7, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 2407-2413 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-10-07T14:00:00 - 2021-10-07T15:00:00

Groups we are working with

Veteran and Friends of Gourdin Memorial Park
Arts & Culture
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Fall 2021 Slow Streets update: Moreland / Mount Pleasant District

Attend the virtual design meeting for updates about the Moreland Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue Neighborhood Slow Streets Zone.

November 10, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston , MA
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-10T19:00:00 - 2021-11-10T21:00:00

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements.  We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback.  Attend a virtual meeting on November 10 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

November 10, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston , MA
  • Contact:
    slow.streets@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-10T19:00:00 - 2021-11-10T21:00:00
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Slow Streets meeting

Attend the virtual design meeting on November 16 for the Lower South Neighborhood Slow Streets zone. 

November 16, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Slow Streets
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-16T19:00:00 - 2021-11-16T21:00:00

Your neighborhood is prioritized for transportation street safety improvements. We have ideas for safer crossings to share with you for your feedback. Attend a virtual meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. to view designs and hear updates.

November 16, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Neighborhood Slow Streets
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2021-11-16T19:00:00 - 2021-11-16T21:00:00
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