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Wild Wednesday: Franklin Park

Update: Registration is now closed.

August 11, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Hike Leader
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2021-08-11T15:00:00 - 2021-08-11T16:00:00

Come join us for a walk in the woods on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Hikes will be approximately one hour long for one to two miles in different wilderness areas of Boston.

Walks will be led by a Park Ranger or Boston Park employee and will include some interpretive programming and discussion of the park's unique attributes, flora, fauna, or historical topics. The Franklin Park tour will focus on the ruins of the park.

Register for the event

August 11, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Hike Leader
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2021-08-11T15:00:00 - 2021-08-11T16:00:00
Not published yet!

Boston Art Commission

Public comment on Presentations for Review, Public Testimony, and Commission Vote may be provided ahead of the hearing by submitting written testimony online by 12 p.m. (noon) on April 28, 2021. You will also have the opportunity to submit comments during the meeting via the Zoom platform or by phone. If you require closed captioning...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/27/2021 - 2:44PM
Last updated:

Preservation Month Kickoff: 'Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where To Find Them' book talk

To kick off Preservation Month, the Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce the book launch for "Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them", written by our city archeologist, Joe Bagley. This book talk on the recently-released "Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them" is part of the Boston Public Library's Local and Family History Lecture Series.

May 3, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Join via Zoom:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86199022010
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Landmarks Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3850
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Preservation Month
  • Posted:
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-03T19:00:00

This talk will be offered on Zoom:

Join the Zoom meeting

Boston's Oldest Buildings

As Boston approaches its 400th anniversary, it is remarkable that it still maintains its historic character despite constant development. Join City Archeologist Joe Bagley as he gives us a guided tour to 50 buildings which pre-date 1800 and illustrate Boston’s early history. The majority of the buildings are located within the downtown area of Boston along the Freedom Trail and within easy walking distance from the core of the City, but also include examples from various neighborhoods. The buildings span multiple uses from homes to churches and warehouses to restaurants. Bagley's easy-to-follow narrative will cover historic preservation and significance and will appeal to architectural enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in Boston history.

Joseph (Joe) Bagley has been the City Archaeologist of Boston since 2011, an historic preservationist, and a staff member of the Boston Landmarks Commission. Prior to this position, he worked for several private archaeology firms and the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Bagley has conducted archaeological excavations on hundreds of Native American and Historic archaeological sites from Maine to Florida. He is the author of the award-winning, "A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts". He lives with his wife, also an archaeologist, and his dog in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.

After the talk, we will offer each participant a free Landmarks Commission promotional pin. 

Pins

Clockwise from bottom left: Lantern (Bay Village), Church Finial (Back Bay), Trolley Car (Aberdeen), Stained Glass Window (Back Bay West), Rosette (Mission Hill Triangle), Fan Window (Beacon Hill), Bay Window (St. Botolph), BWCO seal (Fort Point), Grasshopper weather vane (Landmarks), Star Coal Chute Cover (South End) 

May 3, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Join via Zoom:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86199022010
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Landmarks Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3850
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Preservation Month
  • Posted:
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-03T19:00:00
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Brockton and Jamaica Plain Covid-19 vaccine clinics

Join us for our walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics for veterans and their spouses.

April 20, 2021
  • 11:00am - 2:30pm
  • 940 Belmont st
    Brockton, MA 02301
  • Contact:
    Veteran Services
  • 857-203-3919
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2021-04-20T11:00:00 - 2021-04-20T14:30:00

Join us for our walk in Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday April 20th from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at our VA Brockton and VA Jamaica Plain campuses.

  • Includes enrolled Veterans, Veterans not enrolled in VA Healthcare, Veteran spouses or caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients
  • Clinics will be first-come, first-serve
  • Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory
  • Masks and physical distancing are required
  • For faster check-in, preregister here -- preregistration is not required
  • Veterans enrolled with VA Boston can also schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment by calling 857-203-3919.
April 20, 2021
  • 11:00am - 2:30pm
  • 940 Belmont st
    Brockton, MA 02301
  • Contact:
    Veteran Services
  • 857-203-3919
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2021-04-20T11:00:00 - 2021-04-20T14:30:00
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Veterans and spouses Covid-19 vaccine clinics

Join us at one of our VA campuses for our walk-in Covid-19 vaccine clinics for veterans and their spouses.

April 23, 2021
  • 11:00am - 2:30pm
  • VA campuses
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Veteran Services
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2021-04-23T11:00:00 - 2021-04-23T14:30:00

Join us for our walk in Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Friday April 23h from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at our Lowell VA clinic, or our Brockton, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury campuses.

  • Includes enrolled Veterans, Veterans not enrolled in VA Healthcare, Veteran spouses or caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients
  • Clinics will be first-come, first-serve
  • Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory
  • Masks and physical distancing are required
  • For faster check-in, preregister here -- preregistration is not required
  • Veterans enrolled with VA Boston can also schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment by calling 857-203-3919.
April 23, 2021
  • 11:00am - 2:30pm
  • VA campuses
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Veteran Services
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2021-04-23T11:00:00 - 2021-04-23T14:30:00
Not published yet!

Boston Landmarks Commission

...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/16/2021 - 12:11PM
Not published yet!

Boston Redevelopment Authority D/B/A Boston Planning & Development Agency

The meeting will be televised on Boston City TV (Xfinity Channel 24, RCN Channel 13, and Verizon Fios Channel 962) and livestreamed on Boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 07:30PM
  • Posted:
    04/12/2021 - 11:14AM
Not published yet!

Boston Art Commission meeting

UPDATE: This meeting will be held virtually only and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/05/2021 - 11:19AM
Not published yet!

Boston Landmarks Commission

...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/02/2021 - 9:01AM
Last updated:

Allandale Woods pond and marsh exploration

Join Mass Audubon and the Boston Parks Department's Urban Wilds Program for a walk at Allandale Woods as we explore pond and marsh habitat. 

May 22, 2021
2021-05-22T09:30:00 - 2021-05-22T12:00:00

What kinds of plants and animals inhabit this habitat, and why are marshes so important for a healthy ecosystem?   Ponds and marshes are not only important for the natural world, but are vital for water management in cities.  We will also plant some native shrubs to help keep the ecosystem healthy

Due to current health guidelines we are capping this event at 20 participants.  Masks are required, hand sanitizer will be provided, and social distancing protocols will be followed. Rain date is May 31 at the same time and location.

To register or for more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov.

May 22, 2021
2021-05-22T09:30:00 - 2021-05-22T12:00:00
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