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Grove Hall Center Design Meeting 3 - March 20

NEW DATE--March 20. The meeting will explore explore options for the design of a new community center in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester. Join the meeting:

March 13, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • This meeting will be held via zoom link at left
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Roberson Castor
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-03-13T18:00:00 - 2024-03-13T19:30:00

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for the third community meeting to explore options for the design of a new community center in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester. The meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. 

Participate in the meeting

BCYF is committed to a transparent, inclusive community process through all phases of this project. To learn more about this project, how the location was selected, review the final presentation from the first phase of this process, and view the presentation and recordings from the previous meetings, visit the BCYF Grove Hall page.

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole and Cape Verdean Creole. If you need other accommodations, please contact LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-4864 by March 11. 

March 13, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • This meeting will be held via zoom link at left
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Roberson Castor
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-03-13T18:00:00 - 2024-03-13T19:30:00
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Cummins Highway Public Meeting

A virtual public meeting to share construction updates for the Cummins Highway Reconstruction Project.

March 19, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Virtual
    Mattapan,
  • Contact:
    Boston Streets Cabinet
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-03-19T18:30:00 - 2024-03-19T20:30:00

In this virtual public meeting, the Boston Streets Cabinet will share information about the reconstruction of Cummins Highway.  Beginning in Spring 2024, we will rebuild Cummins Highway for future generations, from upgrading the sidewalks, modernizing the traffic signals, repaving the street, to redesigning a street that will be safer for everyone.  This will be the first major investment in the street since 1955. 

March 19, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Virtual
    Mattapan,
  • Contact:
    Boston Streets Cabinet
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-03-19T18:30:00 - 2024-03-19T20:30:00
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Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor Open House

Learn about the updates we've made to our design since last August, and give feedback and input on commercial loading and access needs.

February 15, 2024
2024-02-15T18:00:00 - 2024-02-15T19:30:00

The Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor Project Team has updated designs and information to share about the project, which will change the way the street works on Tremont, Washington, and Cambridge Streets in Allston and Brighton. This includes removing parking to add bus lanes, adding space at streetcorners to improve visibility, and reducing pedestrian crossing distances to improve safety. We've taken feedback from the community at our last meeting, and incorporated it into our design.

Dinner will be provided.

For more information about disability access or language interpretation, please contact transit@boston.gov and LCA@boston.gov.

February 15, 2024
2024-02-15T18:00:00 - 2024-02-15T19:30:00
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Ignite the Future: SPARK Westie

Join SPARK Boston for a night of connecting with your neighbors and igniting your journey to influence the future of Boston.

April 15, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Ale House
    1885 Centre St
    West Roxbury, 02132
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-15T18:00:00 - 2024-04-15T20:00:00

SPARK Socials offer an environment to foster profound discussion with other like-minded individuals about West Roxbury, Boston and civics.

Blue Graphic with cut outs of photographed individuals at the bottom and text "Ignite the Future: SPARK Westie February 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Boston Ale House"

 

April 15, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Ale House
    1885 Centre St
    West Roxbury, 02132
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-15T18:00:00 - 2024-04-15T20:00:00
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Citizenship Day 2024

Get free legal help with your citizenship application

April 27, 2024
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Project Citizenship
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-27T09:00:00 - 2024-04-27T17:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Project Citizenship are hosting Citizenship Day on April 27, 2024 at the Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center. The annual event is an opportunity for people who are eligible for naturalization to get free legal help with their citizenship application.

People must first call 617-694-5949 to make an appointment.

Learn more about the benefits of citizenship and eligibility requirements.

Flyer for Citizenship Day 2024 at the Reggie Lewis Center on April 27, 2024.

April 27, 2024
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Project Citizenship
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-27T09:00:00 - 2024-04-27T17:00:00
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Selections from Songs of Free Men: Honoring Baldwin's Centennial

February 9, 2024
2024-02-09T18:30:00 - 2024-02-09T21:30:00

An evening dedicated to commemorating Black History Month, featuring the music of Negro Spirituals and narratives honoring James Baldwin.

Free Food will be provided



 

February 9, 2024
2024-02-09T18:30:00 - 2024-02-09T21:30:00
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Gender in the Workforce Through the Black Lens

Join us on February 8th for an empowering panel on gender and race in the workplace.

February 8, 2024
2024-02-08T12:00:00 - 2024-02-08T13:30:00

Join the conversation as we explore ways to prioritize equity, embrace cultural nuances, and empower individuals from all backgrounds. 

February 8, 2024
2024-02-08T12:00:00 - 2024-02-08T13:30:00
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Welcome Home, Boston Phase II Applicant Community Presentations Part 2

The Department of Neighborhood Development is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to see the proposed plans and share your thoughts.

February 15, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    Antonio Leite
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Posted:
  • Languages:
    Haitian Creole, Spanish
2024-02-15T18:00:00 - 2024-02-15T20:00:00

With the Welcome Home, Boston Phase 2 Request for Proposals (RFP), the City of Boston has offered 26 parcels of land in Dorchester and Mattapan for residential use.

The Mayor’s Office of Housing invites you to join two virtual meetings related to this RFP. At these meetings, each RFP respondent will present their development plan and design concepts to the community, and answer questions about their proposal.

February 15, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    Antonio Leite
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Posted:
  • Languages:
    Haitian Creole, Spanish
2024-02-15T18:00:00 - 2024-02-15T20:00:00
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Welcome Home, Boston Phase II Applicant Community Presentations Part 1

The Department of Neighborhood Development is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to see the proposed plans and share your thoughts.

February 13, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    Antonio Leite
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Posted:
  • Languages:
    Haitian Creole, Spanish
2024-02-13T18:00:00 - 2024-02-13T20:00:00

With the Welcome Home, Boston Phase 2 Request for Proposals (RFP), the City of Boston has offered 26 parcels of land in Dorchester and Mattapan for residential use.

The Mayor’s Office of Housing invites you to join two virtual meetings related to this RFP. At these meetings, each RFP respondent will present their development plan and design concepts to the community, and answer questions about their proposal.

February 13, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    Antonio Leite
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Posted:
  • Languages:
    Haitian Creole, Spanish
2024-02-13T18:00:00 - 2024-02-13T20:00:00
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Military Band Concert 2024

Please join us with the Military Navy Band who will be playing music to celebrate and honor the services of our veterans, active duty veteran and their family members.

Music helps unite societies and their military forces in times of war and peace.

July 6, 2024
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    100 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    veterans@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Posted:
2024-07-06T13:00:00 - 2024-07-06T16:00:00

This event will be held at the Christopher Columbus Park on July 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 6, 2024
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    100 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    veterans@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Posted:
2024-07-06T13:00:00 - 2024-07-06T16:00:00
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