This fall, we are repaving streets, improving safety for all users, upgrading accessibility, and creating low-stress bicycle connections. 

In this virtual office hours session, we want to hear your feedback about these specific projects:

• Beacon Street (Arlington Street to Mass. Ave)
• Berkeley Street Better Bike Lane
• Connect Downtown: Arlington Street
• Connect Downtown: Charles Street South & Tremont Street
• Dartmouth Street Safety & Mobility Projects

Schedule a 15-minute phone call or video chat to talk to the project team. Can't make this time? See our other upcoming virtual office hours.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

This fall, we are repaving streets, improving safety for all users, upgrading accessibility, and creating low-stress bicycle connections. 

In this virtual office hours session, we want to hear your feedback about these specific projects:

• Beacon Street (Arlington Street to Mass. Ave)
• Berkeley Street Better Bike Lane
• Connect Downtown: Arlington Street
• Connect Downtown: Charles Street South & Tremont Street
• Dartmouth Street Safety & Mobility Projects

Schedule a 15-minute phone call or video chat to talk to the project team. Can't make this time? See our other upcoming virtual office hours.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall and City Hall Plaza are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall and City Hall Plaza are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game, and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m.

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall and City Hall Plaza are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m.

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall, City Hall Plaza, Boston and are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m. 

July 14:  Checkmating Patterns (NM Ryan Young)

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

5 Days of Chess

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with '5 Days of Chess (5DC)' events in downtown Boston. '5DC' is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall, City Hall Plaza, Boston and are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​Presenters

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​Target Audience

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

Location

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

Workshop Details, Dates and Times

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m. 

July 7:    Developing a Plan (WGM Nadya Kosintseva)

July 14:  Checkmating Patterns (NM Ryan Young)

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

Tournament (Sunday, August 11, 1:30 p.m.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

Important Notes

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

Registration for Workshops

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

We're having a send-off event Friday, June 28, at 4 p.m. at Scagnoli-NiHill Athletic Complex (English High School Baseball Field) before the team heads off to Fenway Park to be honored by the Boston Red Sox. Before the game, English High will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch.

Please come out to support this team's great accomplishment!

Join the online meeting

Agenda

• Introductions
• Presentations
  • Presentation on Boston Public Schools’ and Boston Unity Soccer Partners’ proposal for White Stadium which is sited on Assessing Parcel #1203486001 which is separate from and surrounded by Franklin Park which is located in the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan and Jamaica Plain.

Commissioner: Ryan Woods

Associate Commissioners: Elisa Birdseye, Gene Bolinger, William Epperson, David Queeley

Executive Secretary: Carrie Marsh Dixon / Chief Landscape Architect: Liza Meyer

Join us for a day of celebration, education, and community at the Boston Juneteenth Freedom Fest! This free public event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates African American culture and contributions.