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Boston Parks And Recreation Commission Public Hearing

The Boston Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a remote public hearing on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 10 a.m.

Please note: This hearing will be held remotely via Zoom:

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Introductions
  2. Dedications

    Naming of the soccer field within Paul J. Saunders Stadium at John Joseph Moakley Park in South Boston, for William “Billy” Joseph Baker.

  3. Acquisitions

    The Boston Parks and Recreation Commission, for the purpose of restoring open space that is historically part of Franklin Park, hereby accepts the transfer, from Zoo New England to the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the care and control of a parcel of land known as the Bear Dens located in the Long Crouch Woods portion of Franklin Park, land bounded and described according to a plan of survey titled “Sheet EX-3, Existing Conditions Plan, Franklin Park, Boston, Massachusetts; 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, Massachusetts, 02121” dated January 24, 2020; Prepared by Nitsch Engineering, 2 Center Plaza, Suite 430, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 for Reed Hilderbrand, LLC; 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139; and to authorize the Commissioner of the Parks and Recreation Department to enter into all contracts, agreements, or documents and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary to effect said transfer.

  4. Design Review
    1. Vote to approve 118 B Street adjacent to Flaherty Park in South Boston.
    2. Vote to approve 125-126 Tremont Street adjacent to Boston Common and the Granary Burying Ground.
  5. Other Business

    A vote to authorize the Boston Transportation Department to ticket or tow cars that are parked on property owned by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department as needed for the enforcement of park hours, regulations, or posted signage.

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