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Dorchester Liquor License Info Session

The City of Boston’s Office of Small Business and participating Main Streets organizations are hosting four liquor license information sessions across different Boston neighborhoods throughout October.

October 10, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Dorchester Bay Economic Development
    594 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-10T14:00:00 - 2024-10-10T15:00:00

The City of Boston’s Office of Small Business and participating Main Streets organizations are hosting four liquor license information sessions across different Boston neighborhoods throughout October.

  • Thursday, October 10: Dorchester Info Session at Dorchester Bay Economic Development, 594 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02125 from 2:00pm to 3:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 17: Hyde Park/Mattapan Info Session at Voltage Park Event Center, 1260 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 24: JP/Roslindale/West Roxbury Info Session at TBD from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 31: Roxbury/South End Info Session at School Committee Room, Bruce Bolling Building 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Business owners interested in applying for a liquor license or learning more about the new liquor license legislation are encouraged to attend these sessions to learn more about the liquor license application process, and resources and support provided by the Office of Small Business and City of Boston Licensing Board.

October 10, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Dorchester Bay Economic Development
    594 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Small Business
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-10T14:00:00 - 2024-10-10T15:00:00
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663 Columbia Road Abutters Meeting

Complete interior gut, new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, sprinklers. Structural, new partition walls, basement window wells, decks, all new windows / closing some windows. Legalization of extension of living space into the basement for Unit #1.

October 3, 2024
2024-10-03T18:00:24 - 2024-10-03T19:00:24

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 814 7301 4599

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

October 3, 2024
2024-10-03T18:00:24 - 2024-10-03T19:00:24
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City Hall On The Go: Dorchester

Join us on October 30, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Dorchester at Walgreens Codman Square from 5:00-6:30 p.m. 

October 30, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Walgreens Codman Square
    585 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-30T17:00:59 - 2024-10-30T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

October 30, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Walgreens Codman Square
    585 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-30T17:00:59 - 2024-10-30T18:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

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City Hall On The Go: Mid-Dorchester

Join us on October 9, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Mid-Dorchester at the Bowdoin Street Health Center, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. 

October 9, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Bowdoin Street Health Center
    230 Bowdoin Street
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-09T17:00:59 - 2024-10-09T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

October 9, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Bowdoin Street Health Center
    230 Bowdoin Street
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-09T17:00:59 - 2024-10-09T18:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

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City Hall On The Go: Dorchester

Join us on October 3, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Dorchester at the Hemenway Playground, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. 

October 3, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Hemenway Playground
    540 Adams St.
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-03T17:00:59 - 2024-10-03T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

October 3, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Hemenway Playground
    540 Adams St.
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-03T17:00:59 - 2024-10-03T18:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

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Cannabis License Transferability - Listening Session

A listening session and public comment period to gather input on the transferability of cannabis licenses and its impact, particularly on equity applicants and businesses.

October 7, 2024
2024-10-07T17:00:00 - 2024-10-07T19:00:00

The Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (OEOI) and Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) will host a listening session on cannabis license transferability on October 7, 2024 and open a public comment period from October 8 to October 29, 2024 to gather input on the transferability of cannabis licenses and its impact, particularly on equity applicants and businesses.

REGISTER FOR THE 10/7 LISTENING SESSION

License transferability refers to a license holder's ability to transfer or sell their license to another party, typically with regulatory approval. Currently, while transferability is permitted with approval, equity applicants face stricter limitations compared to non-equity license holders. These restrictions can create a disparity, locking equity applicants into long-term ownership without the same flexibility to sell or transfer their licenses as freely.

We recognize the importance of this issue and are committed to hearing your input and considering your suggestions. The City is currently exploring potential updates to the Ordinance Ensuring Equitable Regulation of the Cannabis Industry, originally passed in 2019 and amended in 2021. The goal of the listening session and public comment period is to ensure that any updates to the ordinance reflect your concerns while maintaining a balance between protecting the integrity of equity-focused regulations and providing flexibility for all license holders.

We invite you to participate in an in-person listening session and submit feedback during the public comment period regarding potential changes to the transferability provisions and current regulations.

Your input will help shape an ordinance that supports equity and sustainability within Boston's cannabis industry. 

REGISTER FOR THE 10/7 LISTENING SESSION

October 7, 2024
2024-10-07T17:00:00 - 2024-10-07T19:00:00
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Age Strong Commission - Medicare Open Enrollment

December 3, 2024
  • 10:30am - 3:30pm
  • BPL Grove Hall
    41 Geneva Avenue
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-12-03T10:30:29 - 2024-12-03T15:30:29

Each fall, Medicare holds its Open Enrollment period, when members can assess current healthcare plans and prescription medications. Age Strong's certified SHINE (serving the health insurance needs of everyone) counselors will host in-person Open Enrollment and benefits events across the city for Boston residents age 60+ to make sure you're getting the best coverage for the least cost. 

It's recommended that every older adult assess plans each year, as medical needs change and prescription medication costs adjust. 

Age Strong advocates will be on-site to also help older adults find out if you're eligible for other cost-saving benefits including fuel assistance and food resources. 

Please call Age Strong to sign up for your in-person appointment at 617-635-4366. If you can't attend one of the planned sessions in Boston neighborhoods, you can meet with Age Strong advocates at Boston City Hall. 

December 3, 2024
  • 10:30am - 3:30pm
  • BPL Grove Hall
    41 Geneva Avenue
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-12-03T10:30:29 - 2024-12-03T15:30:29
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Age Strong Commission - Medicare Open Enrollment

November 21, 2024
  • 10:30am - 3:30pm
  • BPL Codman Square
    690 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-11-21T10:30:29 - 2024-11-21T15:30:29

Each fall, Medicare holds its Open Enrollment period, when members can assess current healthcare plans and prescription medications. Age Strong's certified SHINE (serving the health insurance needs of everyone) counselors will host in-person Open Enrollment and benefits events across the city for Boston residents age 60+ to make sure you're getting the best coverage for the least cost. 

It's recommended that every older adult assess plans each year, as medical needs change and prescription medication costs adjust. 

Age Strong advocates will be on-site to also help older adults find out if you're eligible for other cost-saving benefits including fuel assistance and food resources. 

Please call Age Strong to sign up for your in-person appointment at 617-635-4366. If you can't attend one of the planned sessions in Boston neighborhoods, you can meet with Age Strong advocates at Boston City Hall. 

November 21, 2024
  • 10:30am - 3:30pm
  • BPL Codman Square
    690 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-11-21T10:30:29 - 2024-11-21T15:30:29
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Mayor's Cup Cross Country

The Mayor's Cup Cross Country is an annual Cross Country event that started in 1990. This event is directed by USATF – New England in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

October 27, 2024
  • 9:30am - 1:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpont Rd
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-27T09:30:00 - 2024-10-27T13:00:00

EVENTS - beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Individual and team scoring and awards in each race 

Youth Races (about 1.1 miles) Separate boys and girls races

  • Age 10 and younger (minimum age 6)
  • Age 11-12
  • Age 13-14

Franklin Park 5K Open Race

Championship Women's 5K

Championship Men's Race 
distance to be determined



Minimum age for the Open and championship races is 15.

Recommended standards to enter the championship races are 22:00 for 5k (women) and 33:00 for 8K (men).

October 27, 2024
  • 9:30am - 1:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpont Rd
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-10-27T09:30:00 - 2024-10-27T13:00:00
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JFK/UMass Station Area Action Plan Open House

Help us improve the JFK/UMASS Station Area!

October 9, 2024
2024-10-09T18:00:26 - 2024-10-09T20:00:26

We need your input to help guide the plan for the JFK/UMass Station Area! We're continuing our community outreach program to share updates and receive feedback on the plan. We look forward to speaking with you about your vision for the future of the JFK/UMass Station Area. Dinner will be provided!

Interpretation services will be available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, and Cape Verdean Creole.

October 9, 2024
2024-10-09T18:00:26 - 2024-10-09T20:00:26
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