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Virtual Tree Removal Hearing: Back Bay

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, June 2, at 10 a.m. on a request to remove three public shade trees in Back Bay due to new construction at the site of the former Midtown Hotel building at the corner of Huntington Avenue and Cumberland Street.

June 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 10:30am
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tree Warden
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-02T10:00:00 - 2022-06-02T10:30:00

The request is for the removal of one mulberry tree measuring 24 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) in the median strip opposite 220 Huntington Ave, one honey locust tree measuring 3 inches dbh on Cumberland Street, and one pear tree measuring 9 inches dbh on Cumberland Street.

The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee). Please note: Due to the current pandemic the hearing will be a virtual meeting via ZOOM. Written comments or questions may be submitted to parks@boston.gov prior to the hearing. The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

To participate by computer:

Join the Zoom meeting

Public testimony will be taken or may be provided prior to the hearing in writing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “Back Bay Tree Hearing” in the subject line. 

 

A final decision regarding the request will be made within two weeks of the hearing.  For further information, please contact the Tree Warden at (617) 635-7275. 

June 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 10:30am
  • VIRTUAL MEETING
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Tree Warden
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-02T10:00:00 - 2022-06-02T10:30:00

174-176 Boylston and 23 Dalrymple Street

The Department of Neighborhood Development is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to see the proposed plans and share your thoughts.

June 16, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Star Laws
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-16T18:30:00 - 2022-06-16T19:30:00

Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) and Egleston Square Neighborhood Association would like to invite you to join a virtual meeting to discuss the future of 174-176 Boylston and 23 Dalrymple Streets.

June 16, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Star Laws
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-16T18:30:00 - 2022-06-16T19:30:00

North Station to Seaport Pop Up

Stop by during the morning rush hour to talk to the project team about the proposed North Station to Seaport Multimodal Corridor!

May 11, 2022
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • 135 Causeway St.
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    btdtransitprograms@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-11T07:45:00 - 2022-05-11T09:00:00

The project team will be at North Station from 7:45am - 9:00am. Come stop by and learn about the future of the corridor!

May 11, 2022
  • 7:45am - 9:00am
  • 135 Causeway St.
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    btdtransitprograms@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-11T07:45:00 - 2022-05-11T09:00:00

Franklin Park Action Plan Workshop #4

Join us for our fourth public workshop on May 17th at 12 pm and again at 6:30 pm.  Both meeting sessions are identical and will include the same presentation and discussion groups format.

May 17, 2022
Event Date2022-05-17T12:00:00 - 2022-05-17T20:00:00

During the workshop, we will share how the plan has developed as a result of the feedback from the most recent community workshop. This will be followed by a discussion of design proposals and programming to streamline and finalize preferences as the Franklin Park Action Plan heads into implementation. 

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

May 17, 2022
Event Date2022-05-17T12:00:00 - 2022-05-17T20:00:00

Tending, Co-building, and Care: Reflections on Radical Imaginations for Racial Justice

Throughout 2021, the 16 artists and collectives who received funding through our Radical Imagination for Racial Justice program have been working on their projects.

May 11, 2022
Event Date2022-05-11T16:45:00 - 2022-05-11T19:00:00
Please join us for a virtual conversation with artists, collectives, and co-builders of the Radical Imagination for Racial Justice Boston program. A tapestry of interwoven themes will guide our reflection on bringing to life our visions of racial justice in collaboration with our communities. These themes include: 
  • process,
  • resources,
  • response-ability,
  • "balance",
  • community,
  • wellness,
  • and more.
  • The event is on Wednesday, May 11 from 5-7 p.m. and will be held virtually via Zoom. The meeting room will open at 4:45pm with a gallery tour.

RIRJ event flyer

May 11, 2022
Event Date2022-05-11T16:45:00 - 2022-05-11T19:00:00

Virtual Open Space and Recreation Workshop

Boston Community Preservation Act

June 8, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-08T12:00:00 - 2022-06-08T14:00:00

Join the Community Preservation Act staff, and open space and recreation guest speakers for a virtual workshop to learn more about open and recreation projects and resources in the City of Boston. Attendees will learn from the experiences of our guest speakers, have the opportunity to ask them questions and learn more about our upcoming 2023 funding round.

Guest Speakers: TBD

June 8, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-08T12:00:00 - 2022-06-08T14:00:00

Virtual Historic Preservation Workshop

Boston Community Preservation Act

May 11, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-11T12:00:00 - 2022-05-11T14:00:00

Join the Community Preservation Act staff, and historic preservation guest speakers for a virtual workshop to learn more about historical buildings and resources in the City of Boston. Attendees will learn from the experiences of our guest speakers, have the opportunity to ask them questions and learn more about our upcoming 2023 funding round.

Guest Speakers: TBD

May 11, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-11T12:00:00 - 2022-05-11T14:00:00

Community Preservation Meet and Greet

Join our Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet!

June 22, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-22T18:00:00 - 2022-06-22T19:30:00

Join us for an informal conversation to learn more about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process, state statute, preserving your neighborhood, application requirements, and the evaluation process.

June 22, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-22T18:00:00 - 2022-06-22T19:30:00

Community Preservation Meet and Greet

Join our Community Preservation Virtual Meet and Greet!

May 25, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-25T12:00:00 - 2022-05-25T13:30:00

Join us for an informal conversation to learn more about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) process, state statute, preserving your neighborhood, application requirements, and the evaluation process.

May 25, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • VIRTUAL EVENT
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Thadine Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-25T12:00:00 - 2022-05-25T13:30:00

Flaherty Playground Design Meeting #2

Review conceptual design options.

May 19, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:03pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-19T18:00:00 - 2022-05-19T19:03:00

We'd love for you to join us for a virtual community meeting with a question and answer session afterward.

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, by: 05/12

May 19, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:03pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-19T18:00:00 - 2022-05-19T19:03:00
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