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Community Preservation Act Virtual Meet And Greet

Join us for a conversation with the Community Preservation Act (CPA) team to learn how the CPA works, including the application and evaluation process, relevant state requirements, and how CPA funds can help preserve and enhance your neighborhood.

August 6, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2025-08-06T18:00:00 - 2025-08-06T19:30:00

Please register for the zoom meeting by clicking the button below!

August 6, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2025-08-06T18:00:00 - 2025-08-06T19:30:00
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City Hall On The Go: Brighton

Join us on July 22, 2025, for a scheduled stop at Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library at 40 Academy Hill Road, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

July 22, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library
    40 Academy Hill Road
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-22T10:00:59 - 2025-07-22T11:30:59

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

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 22, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library
    40 Academy Hill Road
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-22T10:00:59 - 2025-07-22T11:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing 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

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

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Boston Busing in Chinatown: 50 Years Later

September 13, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Josiah Quincy Elementary School Auditorium
    885 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Chinatown Community Land Trust
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
    Boston 250
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:

  • Boston 250

2025-09-13T13:00:42 - 2025-09-13T15:00:42

Panel discussion about the historic effort led by Chinese immigrant mothers to organize for educational rights as elementary school busing began in 1975. Accompanied by outdoor photo exhibit at Chin Park and a visit by the Boston Desegregation Mobile Museum.

Boston Busing in Chinatown: 50 Years Later Panel Discussion Flyer

 

September 13, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Josiah Quincy Elementary School Auditorium
    885 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Chinatown Community Land Trust
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
    Boston 250
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:

  • Boston 250

2025-09-13T13:00:42 - 2025-09-13T15:00:42
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West Roxbury: 475 Weld Street Abutters Meeting

Convert existing single-family dwelling to two-family. Build two-story rear addition with flat roof and roof decks at first and second levels. Partially finish basement for second unit with living areas below and a bedroom on the first floor. Enclose and weatherize existing front portico.

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T18:00:12 - 2025-07-30T19:00:12

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: 876 7964 6836

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

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T18:00:12 - 2025-07-30T19:00:12
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Allston: 17 Bradbury Street Abutters Meeting

To erect a new three-story building with three residential units and three exterior parking spaces. Project proposes to share driveway of 15 Bradbury Street.

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T19:00:47 - 2025-07-30T20:00:47

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: 870 9968 0071

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

July 30, 2025
2025-07-30T19:00:47 - 2025-07-30T20:00:47
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Dorchester: 772 Adams Street Abutters Meeting

Existing establishment Landmark Public House seeks to apply to the Licensing Board to amend their closing hours to 2:00 a.m.

July 23, 2025
2025-07-23T19:00:03 - 2025-07-23T20:00:03

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: 845 9348 4257

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

 

July 23, 2025
2025-07-23T19:00:03 - 2025-07-23T20:00:03
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Downtown: 29 Kingston Street Abutters Meeting

Proctor Restaurant Enterprise, Inc. intends to open a new restaurant and bar d/b/a The Lost Bar/Blossom Room. The proponent is applying for the transfer of an All Alcohol License, an annual live entertainment license with a 2:00 a.m. closing, and a request for a bottle service permit.

July 23, 2025
2025-07-23T18:00:43 - 2025-07-23T19:00:43

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: 853 6604 8407

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

July 23, 2025
2025-07-23T18:00:43 - 2025-07-23T19:00:43
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East Boston: 38 Maverick Square Abutters Meeting

Virpa Corp. d/b/a Square Bites currently holds a Wine and Malt Beverages License and intends to apply to the Licensing Board for a change of category to All-Alcoholic Beverages.

July 22, 2025
2025-07-22T18:00:18 - 2025-07-22T19:00:18

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: 897 2746 3002

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

July 22, 2025
2025-07-22T18:00:18 - 2025-07-22T19:00:18
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South End: 79 Appleton Street Abutters Meeting

Replacement of roof deck. Previous deck removed under a separate permit.

July 15, 2025
2025-07-15T18:00:17 - 2025-07-15T19:00:17

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: 865 9953 9842

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

 

July 15, 2025
2025-07-15T18:00:17 - 2025-07-15T19:00:17
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Pop-up Bike Town Community Event

Pop-Up Bike Town and Youth Workshop

July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:05 - 2025-07-17T18:00:05

In partnership with BCYF Jackson Mann, join our Pop-Up Bike Town event to learn more about Bike Town coming soon to Allston!

  • Learn biking skills from our Boston Bikes instructors
  • Eat ice cream provided by Boston Police Officers
  • Participate in a workshop where you can design your dream Bike Town and discuss how we can make Boston more friendly for alternative transportation users

Bike Town JMCC flyer

July 17, 2025
2025-07-17T16:00:05 - 2025-07-17T18:00:05
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