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Dorchester Park Pathways Design Meeting #1

Community input 

October 15, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Dorchester Ave entrance
    2180 Dorchester Ave
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-15T10:00:00 - 2022-10-15T12:00:00

Join us at an in person community engagement meeting. We'd love for you to join us for a discussion and site walk. 

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at lauren.bryant@boston.gov,LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3019

October 15, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Dorchester Ave entrance
    2180 Dorchester Ave
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-15T10:00:00 - 2022-10-15T12:00:00

Virtual Application Workshop: Open Space and Recreation

October 19, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-19T12:00:00 - 2022-10-19T14:00:00

The City's Community Preservation Program will be hosting a virtual application workshop on Open Space & Recreation projects to provide a detailed overview of the application process and requirements. Please RSVP below if you would like to attend the session. Contact the CPA Office if you have any additional questions.

October 19, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-19T12:00:00 - 2022-10-19T14:00:00

Virtual Application Workshop: Open Space and Recreation

October 6, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-06T18:00:00 - 2022-10-06T19:30:00

The City's Community Preservation Program will be hosting a virtual application workshop on Open Space & Recreation projects to provide a detailed overview of the application process and requirements. Please RSVP below if you would like to attend the session. Contact the CPA Office if you have any additional questions.

October 6, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-06T18:00:00 - 2022-10-06T19:30:00

Virtual Application Workshop: Historic Preservation

October 19, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-19T18:00:00 - 2022-10-19T19:30:00

The City's Community Preservation Program will be hosting a virtual application workshop on historic preservation projects to provide a detailed overview of the application process and requirements. Please RSVP below if you would like to attend the session. Contact the CPA Office if you have any additional questions.

October 19, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0545
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-19T18:00:00 - 2022-10-19T19:30:00

311 App Training Event

Learn more about the new and improved Boston 311 App!

October 7, 2022
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, 02119
  • Contact:
    Community Engagement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-07T15:00:00 - 2022-10-07T18:00:00

The City’s Community Engagement Cabinet will host a 311 app workshop on Friday, October 7, to help constituents learn more about the app and what kinds of service requests it can be used for.

At the event, which will be 3 - 6 p.m. at the Bruce Bolling Building, residents will be able to view 311 employees navigating the application on a projector and ask questions.

Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, and Cantonese.

October 7, 2022
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, 02119
  • Contact:
    Community Engagement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-07T15:00:00 - 2022-10-07T18:00:00

Roxbury Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

November 9, 2022
Event Date2022-11-09T18:00:00 - 2022-11-09T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

November 9, 2022
Event Date2022-11-09T18:00:00 - 2022-11-09T19:30:00

McLean Playground Design Meeting #1

Join us for a meeting to discuss the site analysis and get community input.

October 22, 2022
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • McLean Playground
    550 Bennington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Annie Blair
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-22T10:30:00 - 2022-10-22T12:00:00

Join us at an in-person community engagement meeting to introduce the design phase for improvements to McLean Playground. We'd love for you to join us so we can hear how you use the park and playground.

Rain Date: Sunday, October 23, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at annie.blair@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-961-3028 by October 14.

October 22, 2022
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • McLean Playground
    550 Bennington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Annie Blair
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-22T10:30:00 - 2022-10-22T12:00:00

Edwards McCarthy Playground Opening

Join us for the official opening of Edwards McCarthy Playground in Charlestown.

October 17, 2022
  • 10:30am
  • 10 Eden Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-17T10:30:00

This newly renovated playground includes all new play equipment for ages 2-5 years old, as well a 5-12-year-old play area. It includes a renovated basketball court along with updated lighting. A new walking path surrounding the central lawn area, along with new seating and picnic areas. As well as a new bicycle parking and repair station.

October 17, 2022
  • 10:30am
  • 10 Eden Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-17T10:30:00

POSTPONED!! Charlestown Community Center Study Community Meeting

This meeting is postponed. We will update when a new date is selected.

The Charlestown Community Center Study community meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at Charlestown High School.

October 19, 2022
Event Date2022-10-19T18:30:00 - 2022-10-19T19:30:00

This meeting continues the discussion about a new community center for Charlestown. Join us!

October 19, 2022
Event Date2022-10-19T18:30:00 - 2022-10-19T19:30:00

2022 Boston Mayor's Cup Cross Country

Join us for the 32nd Annual Mayor's Cup Cross Country Race.

October 23, 2022
  • 9:30am - 12:30pm
  • Franklin Park
    Pierpont Road
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3047
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-23T09:30:00 - 2022-10-23T12:30:00

2022 marks the 32nd edition the Mayor's Cup. Founded in 1990 by legendary Boston coach Bill Squires to bring open cross country back to Franklin Park, the first race drew just nine runners. The event now draws nearly 1000 entrants from youth development runners to international caliber harriers. All races get at least one shot at Bear Cage Hill.



In 2022, the event will feature 6 youth races, a 5K All-comers, 5K Women's Championship, and 8K Men's Championship. 



The Mayor's Cup is supported by and partners with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department with generous support from the B.A.A.  For more information, call (617) 961-3047 or visit the website.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see the link below to register.

Mayor's Cup Cross Country Registration

 

October 23, 2022
  • 9:30am - 12:30pm
  • Franklin Park
    Pierpont Road
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3047
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-23T09:30:00 - 2022-10-23T12:30:00
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