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Native American Heritage Month - Artist Talk

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for an art display and artist talk to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

November 19, 2026
Event Date2026-11-19T18:00:00 - 2026-11-19T20:00:00

Cultural emergency response

Erin Genia developed this project during her residency in the Boston Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program. Guests will view the handmade beaded vest created for this project and hear directly from Genia about her work as a Native artist. Light refreshments will be provided; registration is requested. Thursday, November 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.


2026 E&I Native Heritage Event

 

 

 

 

November 19, 2026
Event Date2026-11-19T18:00:00 - 2026-11-19T20:00:00

2 Edgewater Drive Community Meeting

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

November 18, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    James Smith
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-18T18:30:00 - 2026-11-18T20:00:00

Please join the Mayor's Office of Housing and Boston Parks & Recreation Department to discuss the future of 2 Edgewater Drive in Mattapan.

November 18, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    James Smith
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-18T18:30:00 - 2026-11-18T20:00:00

Charlestown: 12 Trenton St Abutters Meeting

This is for the extension of an existing third floor roof deck.

November 4, 2026
Event Date2026-11-04T18:00:44 - 2026-11-04T19:00:44

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: 165 879 6022

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



 

November 4, 2026
Event Date2026-11-04T18:00:44 - 2026-11-04T19:00:44

Brighton: 27-29 Perthshire Rd Abutters Meeting

The owner seeks to erect a rear addition and change occupancy from 2 to 8 residential units with off street parking.

November 4, 2026
Event Date2026-11-04T19:00:50 - 2026-11-04T20:00:00

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: 165 464 2851

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



 

November 4, 2026
Event Date2026-11-04T19:00:50 - 2026-11-04T20:00:00

Colgate Road Parcel 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.

November 18, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    Bernard Mayo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-18T18:30:00 - 2026-11-18T19:30:00

MOH invites you to hear about the history of the Colgate Road parcel and share your thoughts on its future use.

November 18, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    ,
  • Contact:
    Bernard Mayo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-18T18:30:00 - 2026-11-18T19:30:00

Coastmix Webinar

During this webinar, the Coastmix Project Team will take you through a demonstration of Coastmix, share how it was built, and discuss its uses.

November 6, 2026
Event Date2026-11-06T12:00:00 - 2026-11-06T13:00:00

The City of Boston Office of Climate Resilience and the Office of Emerging Technology have launched Coastmix, an open-source tool that lets people visually design and explore ways to protect coastlines from sea level rise. Coastmix can empower community members, educators, students, practitioners, and advocates to communicate coastal resilience strategies in and beyond Boston. It is built using the same interface as Streetmix, a popular transportation planning tool, and was created in partnership with the developers of Streetmix.

During this webinar, the Coastmix Project Team will take you through a demonstration of Coastmix, share how it was built, and discuss its uses. Visit the Coastmix website to learn more and explore Coastmix!

November 6, 2026
Event Date2026-11-06T12:00:00 - 2026-11-06T13:00:00

Charlestown: 231 Bunker Hill Street Abutters Meeting

“Waverly” seeking to change common victualler license type to all alcohol.

November 2, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • VIRTUAL
    VIA ZOOM,
  • Contact:
    Sigurgeir Jonson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-02T19:00:23 - 2026-11-02T20:00:23

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: 165 226 9631

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

November 2, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • VIRTUAL
    VIA ZOOM,
  • Contact:
    Sigurgeir Jonson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-02T19:00:23 - 2026-11-02T20:00:23

South Boston: 270 K Street Abutters Meeting

Construct a new four-story, five-unit multifamily building with eight ground-level garage parking spaces, NFPA 13 sprinkler system, 24V fire alarm, elevator, and one private roof deck.

November 2, 2026
Event Date2026-11-02T18:00:44 - 2026-11-02T19:00:44

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: 165 634 9499

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

November 2, 2026
Event Date2026-11-02T18:00:44 - 2026-11-02T19:00:44

South Boston Liaison Office Hours

South Boston Liaison Office Hours are hosted by your South Boston neighborhood liaison Lydia Polaski. 

October 23, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Caffe Nero
    368 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Lydia Polaski
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-23T10:00:00 - 2026-10-23T11:00:00

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

October 23, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Caffe Nero
    368 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Lydia Polaski
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-23T10:00:00 - 2026-10-23T11:00:00

Hyde Park: 48 Industrial Dr Abutters Meeting

Convert existing vacant land and grade, pave, and stripe to accommodate 141 exterior parking spaces, whose use would be ancillary to the adjacent lot at 48 Industrial Way, per site plan. Nominal

October 22, 2026
Event Date2026-10-22T18:00:00 - 2026-10-22T19:00:00

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: 165 222 8688

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

 

October 22, 2026
Event Date2026-10-22T18:00:00 - 2026-10-22T19:00:00
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