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Back Bay Mobility Projects Virtual Public Meeting

Join the City of Boston Streets Cabinet for a virtual public meeting to learn about upcoming transportation projects in Back Bay.

May 2, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom Virtual Meeting
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Infrastructure & Design Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-02T18:30:34 - 2024-05-02T20:00:00
The meeting will cover:
  • Projects starting construction this year: Get the latest information on construction timelines.
  • Updates on projects currently in design: See how we’ve adjusted projects based on your feedback, learn about key details, and share your thoughts with the project team.
  • New project proposals: We'll share new project ideas that were informed by your feedback. We'll work with you in coming months to get the details right.

Register for the meeting

Our shared transportation goals for Back Bay reflect your input and align with the City's vision:
  • Ensure that sidewalks, streets, and public spaces accessible and in a state of good repair
  • Make bus travel more reliable
  • Manage parking and curbside access
  • Build safer, connected bike lanes

View the project web page

May 2, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom Virtual Meeting
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Infrastructure & Design Team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-02T18:30:34 - 2024-05-02T20:00:00
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Office of Historic Preservation Vision Event

Our next scheduled Vision Session for the Boston Office of Historic Preservation for Dorchester is scheduled for May 6, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Codman Square Public Library. The meeting will also be held virtually online through Zoom.

RSVP TODAY

May 6, 2024
2024-05-06T18:00:40 - 2024-05-06T20:00:00

Established in 2022, our mission at the Office of Historic Preservation is to safeguard Boston's rich cultural heritage while amplifying the voices of underrepresented Bostonians. Housed within the Environment, Energy, and Open Space Cabinet, our department includes the Boston Landmarks Commission, the City Archaeology Program, and the Commemoration Commission.

Over the next several months the Office of Historic Preservation will continue it's outreach efforts to various neighborhood groups. The presentations aim is to advocate for a new framework showcasing how historic preservation can address some of Boston's pressing challenges in environmental sustainability, social equity, and affordable housing.

Review The Slides

Can't Make it? Check out a recording of the inaugural session

Notice of AccomModation

English - Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at blc@boston.gov or 617-635-1935, as soon as possible.

Spanish/Espanol - Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a (blc@boston.govv), LCA@boston.gov o llamando a (617-635-1935), hasta esta fecha: (Date: 5-1-24).

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen: Sèvis entèpretasyon, tradiksyon, ak sèvis akomodasyon pou andikape disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov oswa (617-635-1935), ant: (Date: 5-1-24)

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以為您提供免費的口譯, 筆譯, 和殘疾人士合理照顧服務。如有需要,請在 (Date: 5-1-24) XX 月 YY 日, 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至 (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov 或致電 (617-635-1935)

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch, dịch thuật và hỗ trợ người khuyết tật được cung cấp miễn phí cho bạn. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov hoặc (617-635-1935) trước ngày: (Date: 5-1-24)

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文: 我们可以为您提供免费的口译, 笔译, 和残疾人士合理照顾服务。如有需要,请在(5-1-24)XX 月 YY 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至(blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov 或致电 (617-635-1935)

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu: Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason, traduson y sirvisus di komodason pa gentis ku difisénsia di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov ó pa telefóni, pa númeru (617-635-1935). Na es data:(Date: 5-1-24)

Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والتحريرية والتسهيلات لذوي الإعاقة متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على البريد الألكتروني ( BLC@boston.gov) ،(LCA@boston.gov)، أو على رقم الهاتف 6176351935

 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода и по приспособлению инвалидов предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov либо по телефону (617-635-1935) до (Date: 5-1-24)

Portuguese - Português: Disponibilizamos serviços de tradução e interpretação e adaptações especiais para pessoas com deficiências gratuitamente. Para solicitar, envie e-mail para (blc@boston.govv) , LCA@boston.gov ou ligue para (617-635-1935) até o dia (Date: 5-1-24)

French - Français: Les services d'interprétation, de traduction et d'adaptation aux personnes handicapées sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à (blc@boston.gov) , LCA@boston.gov ou au (617-635-1935), d'ici au:(Date: 5-1-24)

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda luuqadaha iyo hoyga naafada ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir (blc@boston.gov) , LCA@boston.gov ama (617-635-1935) markay taariikhdu tahay: (Date: 5-1-24)

 

May 6, 2024
2024-05-06T18:00:40 - 2024-05-06T20:00:00
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Canceled:
Jamaica Plain Liaison Office Hours

Reason for cancellation: All office hours cancelled Nov. 22 & 29
November 22, 2024
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Mike & Patty's
    388 Centre Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Caroline Peters
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-11-22T10:30:00 - 2024-11-22T11:30:00

Coffee Hours are held weekly unless otherwise noted. 

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

November 22, 2024
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Mike & Patty's
    388 Centre Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Caroline Peters
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-11-22T10:30:00 - 2024-11-22T11:30:00
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White Stadium Design Meeting #3

This meeting is the third in our three-part design meeting series to integrate community feedback into a holistic stadium design.

Note: This meeting was rescheduled from May 22 to May 30.

May 30, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-30T18:00:00 - 2024-05-30T20:00:00

In this meeting, we will establish a cohesive vision for how program and design principles can inform the new White Stadium Design and establish a new path forward that incorporates community feedback received to date.

May 30, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-30T18:00:00 - 2024-05-30T20:00:00
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White Stadium Design Meeting #2

This meeting is the second in our three-part design meeting series to integrate community feedback into a holistic stadium design. 

May 8, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-08T18:00:00 - 2024-05-08T20:00:00

In this meeting, we will provide a detailed breakdown of the Boston Public Schools, Boston Unity, and Community program, exhibit architectural test-fits and site considerations that accommodate desired programs, and establish the building blocks of the new design.

 

May 8, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-08T18:00:00 - 2024-05-08T20:00:00
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White Stadium Design Meeting #1

This meeting is the first in our three-part design meeting series to integrate community feedback into a holistic stadium design. 

 

April 25, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-25T18:00:03 - 2024-04-25T20:00:00

In this meeting, we will align on design principles for the White Stadium project that support the values and goals identified in the Franklin Park Action Plan and respect the significance of the overall park.

April 25, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-25T18:00:03 - 2024-04-25T20:00:00
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Happy Birthday, Cowboy: A Boston Youth Poet Laureate Poetry Reading

Join us for an evening of poetry featuring Parker-Vincent Alva, Boston's Youth Poet Laureate!

April 24, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-24T18:00:47 - 2024-04-24T20:00:00

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Boston City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion, we'll be celebrating National Poetry Month with a reading featuring Parker-Vincent Alva, Boston's new Youth Poet Laureate! This is Parker's first public reading as Youth Poet Laureate. 

Host: Boston's Poet Laureate, Porsha Olayiwola

Guest performances by: Crystal Valentine, Amy Luo, and more poets to be announced!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Happy Birthday, Cowboy poster

April 24, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-24T18:00:47 - 2024-04-24T20:00:00
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Mayor's Poetry Program Reading

Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with the annual Mayor's Poetry Program reading!

April 26, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-04-26T12:00:00 - 2024-04-26T13:30:00

Update: NEW LOCATION - due to weather, this event will now be held at City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion (5 Congress St, at the intersection of Congress St and Hanover St across from the Boston Public Market).

The Mayor's Poetry Program is an annual program in which Boston residents are invited to submit poems to be displayed throughout City Hall and in an online gallery for one year. The theme for 2024, selected by Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola, was "Resistance".

Fifteen poems were selected to be displayed throughout City Hall for a year. Selected poets and honorable mentions will be participating in a reading on Friday, April 26, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion.

RSVP

April 26, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-04-26T12:00:00 - 2024-04-26T13:30:00
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Millmont Street Community Meeting

The Mayor's Office of Housing is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to see the proposed plans and share your thoughts.

May 1, 2024
2024-05-01T18:30:00 - 2024-05-01T20:00:00

MOH invites you to provide your feedback on the future use of an unnumbered parcel on Millmont Street in Highland Park. MOH welcomes your feedback on the proposed use of these parcels as open space.

May 1, 2024
2024-05-01T18:30:00 - 2024-05-01T20:00:00
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Earth Day Extravaganza

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Boston!

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00

Come by City Hall Plaza (above the Civic Pavilion) to say hello to our teams and partners and learn how you can Go Green and Save Green all year long. City staff and others will be providing information on how you can help us go carbon neutral along with other exciting climate initiatives! Enjoy a short speaking program, games, activities, and pick up some swag! 

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00
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