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Brighton: 19R Winship Street Abutters Meeting

Building a 25' x 40' detached one story ADU approx. 900 square feet of living space. Consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a full height, unfinished basement with dedicated egress.

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

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: 165 609 3520

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

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

Fenway: 157 Massachusetts Avenue Abutters Meeting

“Wendy’s” seeking to extend closing hour to 3AM.

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T19:00:00 - 2026-08-24T20:00:00

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: 165 316 7064

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



 

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T19:00:00 - 2026-08-24T20:00:00

Brighton: 15 Priscilla Rd Abutters Meeting

Changing occupancy from three (3) dwelling units to four (4) dwelling units by way of interior renovations, including extending living space into the basement to create an additional dwelling unit, as well as adding dormers to create additional living space in the attic.

August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T19:00:00 - 2026-08-20T20:00:00

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: 165 477 5132

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



 

August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T19:00:00 - 2026-08-20T20:00:00

Dorchester: 1970 Dorchester Avenue Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Applicant d/b/a Tori Japan intends to change the current ground-floor occupancy from retail to a restaurant with takeout. Proposed hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

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: 165 632 0579

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

 

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

East Boston: 173-177 Maverick Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Applicant D/B/A East Boston Pediatric Dentistry intends to change the ground-floor occupancy from restaurant to a dental practice. Proposed hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

August 19, 2026
Event Date2026-08-19T18:00:00 - 2026-08-19T19:00:00

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: 165 810 5833

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

 

August 19, 2026
Event Date2026-08-19T18:00:00 - 2026-08-19T19:00:00

Charlestown: Eighth St/Shipyard Park Abutters Meeting

“The Anchor” seeking common victualler all alcohol license, closing time 11PM

August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T18:00:00 - 2026-08-20T19:00:00

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: 165 974 1560

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



 

August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T18:00:00 - 2026-08-20T19:00:00

McLaughlin Playground Community Meeting 2

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for McLaughlin Playground!

Register Here

September 17, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-17T18:00:00 - 2026-09-17T19:30:00
September 17, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-17T18:00:00 - 2026-09-17T19:30:00

NOW OR NEVER: POWERHOUSE

NOW OR NEVER: POWERHOUSE celebrates Boston's creative community through artist showcases, live visual art, and networking across the arts and culture sector.

November 7, 2026
Event Date2026-11-07T20:00:00 - 2026-11-07T23:59:59

NOW OR NEVER: POWERHOUSE is turning Boston’s City Hall Plaza into a hip hop night club celebrating the city’s creative economy. A night full of talented creatives, amazing DJs, live music, and cultural activations bringing Boston’s creative community together. November 7, 2026 | 8 PM–12 AM | All tickets have been subsidized by Mayor's Office Of Arts and Culture so this event is free to all!

DJs + Artists will be announced soon! Get your ticket now.

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

RSVP to the event

NOW OR NEVER: POWERHOUSE Flyer

November 7, 2026
Event Date2026-11-07T20:00:00 - 2026-11-07T23:59:59

MASI

​A free evening of performance, Diwali, community dinner, and a theatrical queer wedding celebration on Boston City Hall Plaza.

November 6, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-06T17:00:00 - 2026-11-06T21:00:00

​What to expect:

​🍛 Free community dinner, shared with neighbors you haven’t met yet

​🎤 Live music, drag, and Desi performances across cultures and generations

​🪔 Diwali festivities: light, joy, and celebration

​🌍 Diverse stories and community recognition for the people who hold our neighborhoods together

​👗 Art, fashion, and new friends

​Dress code: What would you wear if you ran this city?

Bold, traditional, glamorous, experimental, or come exactly as you are.

​Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, your chosen family, or just your curiosity.

​Presented by Intersectional Innovation and Impact Labs (III Labs) in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture. Directed and Produced by Muhammad Burhan.

​Questions or accessibility requests: Production@iiiLabs.org

November 6, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-06T17:00:00 - 2026-11-06T21:00:00

FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

December 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-10T00:00:00 - 2026-12-10T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

December 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-10T00:00:00 - 2026-12-10T23:59:59
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