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Virtual Information Session with City Councilor Kendra Lara

What can CPA do for your neighborhood? The Community Preservation Office and Boston City Council are teaming up to host virtual discussions about bringing Community Preservation Act funding to neighborhoods across Boston.

May 30, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-30T18:00:00 - 2023-05-30T20:00:00

We cordially invite you to join us and Councilor Kendra Lara on Tuesday, May 30th from 6pm to 8pm via Zoom. This will be an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities.

 

Meeting Location: Zoom 

We will send you a Zoom link upon registration. 

May 30, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-30T18:00:00 - 2023-05-30T20:00:00
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Community Preservation Information Session: City Councilor Liz Breadon (Hybrid)

Join District 9 City Councilor Liz Breadon to ensure that your CPA Grant Fund dollars work for your community!

May 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • New Balance Room - Presentation School Foundation Community Center
    640 Washington Street
    Brighton , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T18:00:00 - 2023-05-23T20:00:00

We invite you to join The Community Preservation Office and Councilor Liz Breadon for an information session on Tuesday, May 23rd from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Presentation School Foundation Community Center in the New Balance Room. You may also join this meeting remotely via Zoom! This will be an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA funds and learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in their communities.

Meeting Location: 

Presentation School Foundation Community Center - New Balance Room

640 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Virtual Option: Zoom 

May 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • New Balance Room - Presentation School Foundation Community Center
    640 Washington Street
    Brighton , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T18:00:00 - 2023-05-23T20:00:00
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Ceylon Park: Pop-up in the Park (Community Meeting #2)

This meeting will be an open house event where the public can view concepts for Ceylon Park and share their opinions.

May 23, 2023
2023-05-23T16:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00

Please join us for the second community engagement meeting for Ceylon Park where we will present concepts for the future renovations of the park and hear community feedback on what should be prioritized. We'd love for you to participate in this in-person open house event. Stop by the park between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Interpretation and translation services will be provided in Spanish, Haitian Creole and Cape Verdean Creole. If you need services in another language, please contact us at amy.linne@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3045, by May 9, 2023.

May 23, 2023
2023-05-23T16:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00
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Brighton-Allston Historical Society's Night Out at the Speedway

Join the Brighton-Allston Historical Society Night Out at the Speedway.

May 10, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Charles River Speedway, 1420 Soldiers Field Road
    Boston, 02135
  • Contact:
    Brighton-Allston Historical Society
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:00:00 - 2023-05-10T20:30:00

Join the Brighton-Allston Historical Society and the neighborhood as we celebrate our annual meeting and the restoration and dynamic reuse of Allston-Brighton's "newest" Boston Landmark, The Charles River Speedway. This historic 120-year-old property has been beautifully repurposed by the non-profit Architectural Heritage Foundation from old stables and police space into thriving and beautiful creative spaces. 

May 10, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Charles River Speedway, 1420 Soldiers Field Road
    Boston, 02135
  • Contact:
    Brighton-Allston Historical Society
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:00:00 - 2023-05-10T20:30:00
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SPARK / ONEin3 Alumni Reunion

All ONEin3 and SPARK Council members from the program's history are invited to connect for some summer fun.

June 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Private Residence
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-06-27T18:00:00 - 2023-06-27T21:00:00

Join us for food, drinks, and civic engagement opportunities at our first ever program reunion celebration! Thursday, June 29, will serve as a rain date if needed.

To receive an official invitation and receive the event address, please fill out our Alumni Intake Survey or reach out directly. 

June 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Private Residence
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-06-27T18:00:00 - 2023-06-27T21:00:00
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Charles Street In-Person Office Hours

Come talk with us about our project on Charles Street.

May 17, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Charles Street and Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Connect Downtown
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-17T17:00:00 - 2023-05-17T18:30:00

We are considering design changes for Charles Street between Charles Circle and Beacon Street. Our goal is to support residents of, and visitors to, the vibrant Beacon Hill community while continuing to serve the operational needs of small businesses. 

Have questions or comments? Come meet us in-person on Charles Street on the following days:

  • Every four Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Charles Street and Beacon Street (5/17,  6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/6)
  • Every four Tuesdays, 7:45 - 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Charles Street and Cambridge Street (5/30, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22, 9/19)

In the case of inclement weather, including a heat emergency, office hours will be cancelled. 

May 17, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Charles Street and Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Connect Downtown
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-17T17:00:00 - 2023-05-17T18:30:00
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Virtual Meeting: Allston-Brighton Transportation Updates

We will share updates on various transportation projects in Allston and Brighton.

May 8, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T18:30:00 - 2023-05-08T20:00:00

Join a virtual public meeting to hear updates about the Allston-Brighton Mobility Plan, with a focus on near-term projects identified by residents through the planning process.

Register Here 

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes.  Learn more about the following Better Bike Lanes projects: 

May 8, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T18:30:00 - 2023-05-08T20:00:00
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Poplar Street Better Bike Lane In-Person Office Hours

Come talk with us about the upcoming bike project on Poplar Street.

August 10, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-08-10T16:00:00 - 2023-08-10T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network citywide. This year's Roslindale projects is Poplar Street.

Have questions or comments? Come meet us in-person at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library on the following days:

  • Thursday, June 22 from 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 20 from 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 10 from 4-7 p.m.
August 10, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-08-10T16:00:00 - 2023-08-10T19:00:00
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Poplar Street Better Bike Lane In-Person Office Hours

Come talk with us about the upcoming bike project on Poplar Street.

July 20, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-20T16:00:00 - 2023-07-20T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network citywide. This year's Roslindale projects is Poplar Street.

Have questions or comments? Come meet us in-person at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library on the following days:

  • Thursday, June 22 from 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 20 from 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 10 from 4-7 p.m.
July 20, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-20T16:00:00 - 2023-07-20T19:00:00
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Poplar Street Better Bike Lane In-Person Office Hours

Come talk with us about the upcoming bike project on Poplar Street.

June 22, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-06-22T16:00:00 - 2023-06-22T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network citywide. This year's Roslindale projects is Poplar Street.

Have questions or comments? Come meet us in-person at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library on the following days:

  • Thursday, June 22 from 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 20 from 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 10 from 4-7 p.m.
June 22, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    4246 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-06-22T16:00:00 - 2023-06-22T19:00:00
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