Mattapan
A vibrant neighborhood home to diverse cultures and many immigrant-owned businesses.
In the early 1600s, Mattapan started as community for Native Americans known as the Mattahunt Tribe. At the dawn of 21st century, immigrants traveling in New England found Mattapan to be a "good place to sit." Irish, Jewish, and Haitian immigrants called the neighborhood home. Now, Mattapan is home to a large African American and Caribbean community.
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Mattapan
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Investing in Mattapan
This StoryMap provides the residents of Mattapan with a “progress report” on major public investments the City of Boston is making in their neighborhood.
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Neighborhood Contact
Asiah Wotring
Mattapan Liaison
Asiah Wotring grew up in Lynn and Everett and has been a resident of Boston since 2017, initially settling in Mattapan for the start of her journey in the city. Her connection to Boston comes from her family members who were born and raised in the city. One of her fondest childhood memories is attending her aunt’s annual cookout on Morton Street directly after Boston Caribbean Carnival.
Wotring has a background in local government, education, and community service. She has her certification in Early Education and Care as a preschool teacher. She gained valuable experience during a legislative internship with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. She also worked with the United States Census Bureau. Before joining the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Wotring was a call taker for Boston 311 for close to two years.
During her first year with 311 she simultaneously completed a year-long leadership program that included various conferences and ended with a service trip to assist the Venezuelan refugee population. There she was able to practice her Spanish, assist with community events, prepare meals for families, and create youth programming. Wotring's philosophy has always been dedicated to creating safe spaces for all and empowering others to use their voice. Her commitment to improving the lives of foster youth is evident through her advocacy work throughout the state when she is not at City Hall.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Wotring finds solace and joy in the company of her younger sisters and twin brother. She enjoys expressing her creativity through art, writing, reading poetry, exploring aerial yoga, and serenading close friends with her singing talents.
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.
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ResourcesGreen living in Mattapan
Traveling down Blue Hill Avenue, you’re bound to see the recently opened Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library. This library is now a staple of the community. The award-winning library was created with a focus on energy performance, water conservation, and sustainability.
The community has become an incubator for green living innovations. The Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary is a great partner and ally to Mattapan. This agency offers dynamic programming to engage residents and local organizations.
Mattapan's green spaces continue to be a jewel in the neighborhood, and organizations are using the green terrain to brighten the quality of life for all residents. Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition is a community-based agency that practices green living by providing residents with healthy eating options through weekend farmers markets, fitness campaigns, fresh eating cooking courses, and so much more!
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Mattapan
Boston, MA 02126 -
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