Mid-Dorchester
A small part of the City’s biggest neighborhood.
The City is bringing lots of new development to the area, including housing and light industrial and commercial opportunities. With the improvement of the Fairmount/ Indigo Line, there's now easy access to jobs and the downtown financial area.
Neighborhood Contacts
Neighborhood ContactsAnthony Nguyen
Mid-Dorchester Neighborhood
Anthony Nguyen is a proud lifelong Dorchester resident with a passion to serve the Mid-Dorchester community. Prior to joining the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Nguyen was the Director of SPARK Boston. He joined SPARK Boston in 2021 and held the position of captain, volunteering his time assisting with programming efforts. As the son of Vietnamese immigrants he understands the importance of community, cultural awareness, and advocacy for those who traditionally have lacked the opportunities to engage civically.
In taking up his role as the Mid-Dorchester liaison supporting Uphams Corner, Bowdoin/Geneva, Four Corners, and Codman Square areas, Nguyen is excited to deepen his service in the neighborhood he calls home.
He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston in Biology and Asian-American Studies. When Nguyen is not at City Hall or connecting with residents, he enjoys sports, traveling, volunteering with youth and local community efforts.
Lindsey Santana
Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
Lindsey Santana was born in Boston. At the age of 10, she moved back home to the Dominican Republic. After six years, she returned to Boston where she attended and graduated from West Roxbury Academy. There she founded the Student Government Association, and became very active in her community.
Santana started her career in City Hall as a Community Project and Marketing Coordinator for the Office of Public Service, which is now known as the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing. She later became the Jamaica Plain liaison in ONS and served in that role for two years. She has also served as Community Engagement Manager for the Environment Department and most recently served as the Chief of Staff for City Councilor Brian Worrell.
In her new role as the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Santana will build on the Office’s work to provide essential services to constituents and work towards deepening the City’s relationship with local businesses, organizations, and residents in Boston.
She currently resides in Brighton and is pursuing her master’s in public relations at Boston University. In her spare time, Lindsey likes to travel, read and spend time with family and friends.