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Ice Cream for Lunch — Fierce Urgency of Now!

Learn about civic engagement opportunities from local civic leaders while sparking new connections with neighbors.

September 16, 2021
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Public Market
    100 Hanover Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-16T11:30:00 - 2021-09-16T13:00:00

Flex your networking muscles again on your lunch break with SPARK Boston, Mayor Janey's volunteer civic engagement council for 20- to 35-year-old Bostonians.

Bring your own bag lunch or support the local eateries at Boston Public Market and enjoy a complimentary ice cream sundae bar from BPM vendors Crescent Ridge and Red Apple Farm!

Register for the event

Sponsors for Spark Boston event

September 16, 2021
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Boston Public Market
    100 Hanover Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-16T11:30:00 - 2021-09-16T13:00:00
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Cambridge Street Office Hours

We are considering design changes for Cambridge Street. Join us at an upcoming event to learn more.

September 1, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Wednesday, starting from September 1, 2021, until October 27, 2021
  • VIA GOOGLE MEET OR PHONE
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-01T15:00:00 - 2021-09-01T19:00:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

September 1, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Wednesday, starting from September 1, 2021, until October 27, 2021
  • VIA GOOGLE MEET OR PHONE
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-01T15:00:00 - 2021-09-01T19:00:00
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Cambridge Street Drop-in Session

We are considering design changes for Cambridge Street. Join us at an upcoming event to learn more.

October 7, 2021
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-10-07T15:30:00 - 2021-10-07T18:00:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

October 7, 2021
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-10-07T15:30:00 - 2021-10-07T18:00:00
Last updated:

Cambridge Street Drop-in Session

We are considering design changes for Cambridge Street. Join us at an upcoming event to learn more.

September 23, 2021
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-23T07:45:00 - 2021-09-23T09:00:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

September 23, 2021
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-23T07:45:00 - 2021-09-23T09:00:00
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Canceled:
Cambridge Street Drop-in Session

Reason for cancellation: Due to the forecasted rain today, we will not be out at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Joy Street.
September 28, 2021
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-28T15:30:00 - 2021-09-28T18:00:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

September 28, 2021
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    CONNECT-DOWNTOWN@BOSTON.GOV
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-28T15:30:00 - 2021-09-28T18:00:00
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Cambridge Street Drop-in Session

We are considering design changes for Cambridge Street. Join us at an upcoming event to learn more.

September 18, 2021
  • 11:00am - 1:30pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    connect-downtown@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-18T11:00:00 - 2021-09-18T13:30:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

September 18, 2021
  • 11:00am - 1:30pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    connect-downtown@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-18T11:00:00 - 2021-09-18T13:30:00
Last updated:

Canceled:
Cambridge Street Drop-in Session

Reason for cancellation: This afternoon's forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
September 9, 2021
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Connect-Downtown@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-09T15:30:00 - 2021-09-09T18:00:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

September 9, 2021
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Connect-Downtown@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-09T15:30:00 - 2021-09-09T18:00:00
Last updated:

Cambridge Street Drop-in Session

We are considering design changes for Cambridge Street. Join us at an upcoming event to learn more.

August 31, 2021
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    connect-downtown@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-31T07:45:00 - 2021-08-31T09:00:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last year, we made changes to walk signals and created permanent separated bike lanes on streets downtown. This year, we are beginning our work on Cambridge Street.

August 31, 2021
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • Cambridge Street @ Joy Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    connect-downtown@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-08-31T07:45:00 - 2021-08-31T09:00:00
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Sullivan Square open space meeting

Discuss open space at Ryan Playground, Hood Green, and Rutherford Avenue. This meeting is co-hosted with the Boston Planning & Development Agency.

October 12, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-10-12T18:00:00 - 2021-10-12T19:30:00

There are many projects in this part of Charlestown, and we want to make sure nearby public spaces are considered together. We'd love for you to join us for a virtual community meeting with a question-and-answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. Please contact the project manager if you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments, or if you need interpretation services, translated materials, or disability accommodations.

October 12, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-10-12T18:00:00 - 2021-10-12T19:30:00
Last updated:

Ryan Playground (Charlestown) design meeting

We're looking for community input regarding issues and opportunities, priorities, and local expertise from park users and neighbors.

September 21, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-21T18:00:00 - 2021-09-21T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us for a virtual community meeting with a question-and-answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. Please contact the project manager if you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments, or if you need interpretation services, translated materials, or disability accommodations.

September 21, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-21T18:00:00 - 2021-09-21T19:30:00
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