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Community Meeting

The Mayor's Office of Housing is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to see the proposed plans and share your thoughts.

July 26, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Kirsten Studlien
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-26T18:00:00 - 2022-07-26T19:30:00

Meeting to discuss and comment on Developer RFP application for the sites.

July 26, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Kirsten Studlien
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-26T18:00:00 - 2022-07-26T19:30:00
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Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet

We're holding a Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet on August 24 at 12 p.m.

August 24, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-08-24T12:00:00 - 2022-08-24T13:30:00

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) meet and greet will be an informal conversation to learn more about:

  • the CPA process
  • the state statute
  • preserving your neighborhood
  • application requirements, and
  • the evaluation process.
August 24, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-08-24T12:00:00 - 2022-08-24T13:30:00
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Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet

We're holding a Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet on August 10 at 6 p.m.

August 10, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-08-10T18:00:00 - 2022-08-10T19:00:00

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) meet and greet will be an informal conversation to learn more about:

  • the CPA process
  • the state statute
  • preserving your neighborhood
  • application requirements, and
  • the evaluation process.
August 10, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-08-10T18:00:00 - 2022-08-10T19:00:00
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Canceled:
Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet

Reason for cancellation: Event canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
July 27, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-27T12:00:00 - 2022-07-27T13:30:00

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) meet and greet will be an informal conversation to learn more about:

  • the CPA process
  • the state statute
  • preserving your neighborhood
  • application requirements, and
  • the evaluation process.
July 27, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-27T12:00:00 - 2022-07-27T13:30:00
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BERDO Regulations Listening Session

All are invited to join to hear about next steps in the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) regulations development process.

July 19, 2022
2022-07-19T13:00:00 - 2022-07-19T14:00:00

The meeting will feature a brief presentation by Environment Department staff followed by a listening session to hear ideas, questions, and feedback on BERDO regulations. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. 

Learn more about BERDO 

July 19, 2022
2022-07-19T13:00:00 - 2022-07-19T14:00:00
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Virtual tree removal hearing - Back Bay

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. on a request to remove four public shade trees due to an MBTA accessibility and improvements project at Arlington Station in the Back Bay.

July 14, 2022
2022-07-14T10:30:00 - 2022-07-14T11:00:00

The request is for the removal of two elm trees measuring 2.5 and 4 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) and an additional two elm trees measuring 7 inches dbh each at 399 Boylston Street.

The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee).  Please note that the hearing will be a virtual meeting via ZOOM.  Written comments or questions may be submitted to parks@boston.gov prior to the hearing.  The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

Participate by computer

To participate by phone: 1-646-931-3860

Webinar ID: 838 1786 8073

Public testimony will be taken or may be provided prior to the hearing in writing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “Back Bay Tree Hearing” in the subject line. 

A final decision regarding the request will be made within two weeks of the hearing.  For further information, please contact the Tree Warden at (617) 635-7275. 

July 14, 2022
2022-07-14T10:30:00 - 2022-07-14T11:00:00
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McGann Playground Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Join Mayor Wu and the Hyde Park community to cut the ribbon on improvements to McGann Playground!

August 5, 2024
2024-08-05T11:00:00 - 2024-08-05T11:45:00

McGann Park has a small neighborhood playground, water play, and lawn area. Park improvements included renovating the playground and water play, lawn, pathways, and site furnishings.

August 5, 2024
2024-08-05T11:00:00 - 2024-08-05T11:45:00
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Cambridge Street Drop-in Session

We are considering design changes for Cambridge Street. We invite you to come by and talk to us at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Joy Street.

July 6, 2022
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • CAMBRIDGE STREET @ JOY STREET
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Boston Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-06T07:45:00 - 2022-07-06T09:00:00

Connect Downtown centers people—residents, commuters, and tourists—in a redesign of iconic streets in our downtown neighborhoods. Last fall, we began our work on Cambridge Street and talked with you about your goals for Cambridge Street. This summer, we are continuing to have conversations with you about Cambridge Street. We plan to share a near-term concept design with you soon.

Learn more about the main constraints we're working within as we more forward with our preferred design.

Design Constraints Interactive Website

Limitaciones del Diseño (Sitio Interactivo)

設計限制 (互動網站)

In the event of rain, we will host a rain date on Wednesday, July 6 - 7:45 am - 9 am.

July 6, 2022
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • CAMBRIDGE STREET @ JOY STREET
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Boston Transportation Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-06T07:45:00 - 2022-07-06T09:00:00
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Moakley Park Community Meeting

Join us for a Phase 1 Design Review.

July 20, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-20T18:00:00 - 2022-07-20T19:30:00

Make Moakley Yours! Join us at an online community engagement meeting to discuss the Moakley Park Phase 1 Design based on the community feedback we’ve received. We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question and answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at Allison Perlman, allison.perlman@boston.gov or 617-961-3035 by July 6.

July 20, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-07-20T18:00:00 - 2022-07-20T19:30:00
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New Boston Precinct Lines Virtual Community Meeting

Join Boston Elections Commissioner Eneida Tavares for an informative virtual meeting on the new precinct lines and how it will affect voting in the 2022 Elections.

June 30, 2022
2022-06-30T11:00:00 - 2022-06-30T19:00:00

Virtual meetings will be held on Tuesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 30, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

You can ask questions through the Zoom public question-and-answer feature, and will be read after the presentation. Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at (Election@boston.gov) or (617-635-2213), by June 27, 2022.

Join the online meeting

Multilingual information
June 30, 2022
2022-06-30T11:00:00 - 2022-06-30T19:00:00
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