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CPA Virtual Information Session with City Councilor Brian Worrell

What can the Community Preservation Act (CPA) do for your neighborhood? The Community Preservation Office and Boston City Council are teaming up to host virtual discussions about bringing Community Preservation Act funding to neighborhoods across Boston.

May 15, 2023
2023-05-15T18:00:00 - 2023-05-15T20:00:00

We cordially invite you to join us and Councilor Brian Worrell on Monday, May 15th from 6pm to 8pm via Zoom. This will be an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities.

 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration. 

May 15, 2023
2023-05-15T18:00:00 - 2023-05-15T20:00:00
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Virtual Historic Preservation Workshop (CPA)

Join the Community Preservation Act staff and historic preservation guest speakers for a virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 17th from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m.

May 17, 2023
2023-05-17T12:00:00 - 2023-05-17T14:00:00

Attendees will learn more about historical buildings, resources in the City of Boston, and hear the experiences of our guest speakers. We invite you to ask them questions and learn more about our upcoming 2024 funding round! 

Guest Speaker: Thomas M. Hotaling, Principal, Annum Architects

Guest Speaker: Lisa Dix, Twelfth Baptist Church 

Guest Speaker: Marcella Brown, Twelfth Baptist Church

Guest Speaker: Tom Leone, Boston Sparks Association / Boston Fire Museum

 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration. 

May 17, 2023
2023-05-17T12:00:00 - 2023-05-17T14:00:00
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CPA Virtual Meet and Greet

Join our Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet on Wednesday, May 10th from 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.

May 10, 2023
2023-05-10T12:00:00 - 2023-05-10T14:00:00

The CPA meet and greet will be an informal conversation to learn more about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process, the state statute, preserving your neighborhood, application requirements, and the evaluation process. 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration.

May 10, 2023
2023-05-10T12:00:00 - 2023-05-10T14:00:00
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CPA In-Person Meet and Greet

Join our Community Preservation In-Person Meet and Greet, Tuesday, May 9th from 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.

May 9, 2023
2023-05-09T12:00:00 - 2023-05-09T14:00:00

The meet and greet will be an informal conversation to learn more about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process, the state statute, preserving your neighborhood, application requirements, and the evaluation process.

 

Meeting Location: 

Boston City Hall Plaza - Pavilion Meeting Room

1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201

 

Note: The Pavilion Meeting Room is a new space located beside the playground on the plaza, across the street from the Haymarket stop on the orange line. Seating is limited up to 45 individuals.

May 9, 2023
2023-05-09T12:00:00 - 2023-05-09T14:00:00
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CPA Annual Kickoff: Virtual Community Meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, May 3, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for our 2024 funding round Kick-off Virtual Community Meeting! 

May 3, 2023
2023-05-03T17:30:00 - 2023-05-03T19:30:00

Our goal is to educate all residents and organizations about the Community Preservation Act. Meet the CPA team and learn how you can apply for funding.

Meeting Location: Zoom

May 3, 2023
2023-05-03T17:30:00 - 2023-05-03T19:30:00
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Picnic In The Park

The Office of Fair Housing and Equity (FHE) is excited to be hosting a series of events we are calling "Picnics in the Park!"

April 28, 2022
2022-04-28T11:00:00 - 2022-04-28T13:00:00

The Office of Fair Housing and Equity (FHE) is excited to be hosting a series of events we are calling "Picnics in the Park!" We will provide a tailored fair housing training that will not only cover the history and laws protecting fair housing, but specifically discuss the rights of Boston's LGBTQIA+ community to have equitable access to housing. Afterwards, participants will take proactive steps by canvassing the local area with posters that we will display in local businesses and bulletins. Of course, light lunch will be served because what is a picnic without some refreshments! We look forward to this informative and collaborative event.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Maggie Callaghan at maggie.callaghan@boston.gov or 617-635-2536.

April 28, 2022
2022-04-28T11:00:00 - 2022-04-28T13:00:00
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Neighborhood Coffee Hours - South End

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

May 6, 2024
2024-05-06T09:30:00 - 2024-05-06T10:30:00

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. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

May 6, 2024
2024-05-06T09:30:00 - 2024-05-06T10:30:00
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Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Bay Village / Chinatown

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

June 7, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Posted:
2024-06-07T09:30:00 - 2024-06-07T10:30:00

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. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

June 7, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Posted:
2024-06-07T09:30:00 - 2024-06-07T10:30:00
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Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Roxbury

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

April 29, 2024
2024-04-29T09:30:00 - 2024-04-29T10:30:00

 

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. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

April 29, 2024
2024-04-29T09:30:00 - 2024-04-29T10:30:00
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Highland Park ACD Open House

The Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Study Committee will host an Open House on Monday, May 24 at 7 pm.

May 24, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom:
    https://zoom.us/j/98741851258
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Gaugler
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-24T19:00:00 - 2021-05-24T20:00:00

This open house event will provide an opportunity for Highland Park residents to learn more about the district under study and to meet the members of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Study Committee. Join us to learn about the vision and ask questions or share your thoughts.

Please note: This open house event will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link, or call 646-558-8656‬ and enter the meeting ID 987 4185 1258#.

May 24, 2021
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom:
    https://zoom.us/j/98741851258
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Gaugler
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-24T19:00:00 - 2021-05-24T20:00:00
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