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Harambee Park Phase 4 Design Meeting #3

Please join us for an online presentation followed by a question and answer session to review the feasibility of a pump track and a dog park for Harambee Park and a summary of the community feedback we have received so far. We will also provide an update on the design for the Phase 4 cricket fields. 

April 26, 2023
2023-04-26T18:00:00 - 2023-04-26T19:30:00

Join the online meeting

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at amy.linne@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3045, by April 12, 2023.

Project information

April 26, 2023
2023-04-26T18:00:00 - 2023-04-26T19:30:00
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One Boston Remembrance at Jackson Mann Community Center

Members of the BCYF/Jackson Mann Community Center will be distributing yellow and blue Boston Strong remembrance ribbons to the Allston-Brighton community.

April 14, 2023
  • 2:30pm - 5:00pm
  • 500 Cambridge Street
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    rosie.hanlon@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-14T14:30:00 - 2023-04-14T17:00:00

We will also have yellow and blue balloons available to inscribe a message of Hope, Love and Forgiveness to be released to the universe. We will also prepare a meal of turkey with all of the fixings and bring to our local fire department Ladder 14/Engine 41 in gratitude of their selfless giving. This event will be presented by staff and members of our local teen program and our adult basic education program (ESOL).

April 14, 2023
  • 2:30pm - 5:00pm
  • 500 Cambridge Street
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    rosie.hanlon@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-14T14:30:00 - 2023-04-14T17:00:00
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West Roxbury Main Streets Shoe Drive

West Roxbury Main Streets is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to organize a shoe drive in West Roxbury.

April 10, 2023
  • 7:00am - 10:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from April 10, 2023, 8 times
  • Multiple locations
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    director@wrms.org
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-10T07:00:00 - 2023-04-17T22:00:00

Cradles to Crayons will place donation bins at businesses throughout the Main Streets district and collect the shoes following One Boston Day. West Roxbury Main Streets will conduct outreach among businesses and individuals.



Donations bins can be found at the following locations: 

  • Beethoven School - 5125 Washington Street
  • Ohrenberger School - 175 W Boundary Road
  • Boston Ale House - 1185 Centre Street
  • Corrib Pub - 2030 Centre Street
  • Kilmer Upper School - 140 Russett Road
  • Kilmer Lower School - 35 Baker Street
  • Lyndon Pilot School - 20 Mt Vernon Street
  • BCYF Roche Center - 1716 Centre Street
  • Parkway YMCA - 1972 Centre Street 
April 10, 2023
  • 7:00am - 10:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from April 10, 2023, 8 times
  • Multiple locations
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    director@wrms.org
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-10T07:00:00 - 2023-04-17T22:00:00
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Stepping Strong Blood Drives and Stop the Bleed Demonstrations on City Hall Plaza

The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation was founded in the wake of the tragic Boston Marathon bombings as an initiative to turn tragedy into hope for trauma patients worldwide.

April 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    steppingstrong@bwh.harvard.edu
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T15:30:00

To honor this year’s One Boston Day and the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation is hosting a series of activities on City Hall Plaza. Aligning with One Boston Day’s theme of giving acts of kindness, the Stepping Strong Center is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital Blood Donor Center, as well as conducting demonstrations to teach bystanders how to help someone suffering from traumatic blood loss.

April 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    steppingstrong@bwh.harvard.edu
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T15:30:00
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Stepping Strong Blood Drives and Stop the Bleed Demonstrations at Copley Square Park

The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation was founded in the wake of the tragic Boston Marathon bombings as an initiative to turn tragedy into hope for trauma patients worldwide.

April 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    steppingstrong@bwh.harvard.edu
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T15:30:00

To honor this year’s One Boston Day and the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation is hosting a series of activities at Copley Square Park as part of the Boston Athletic Association Fan Fest. Aligning with One Boston Day’s theme of giving acts of kindness, the Stepping Strong Center is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital Blood Donor Center, as well as conducting demonstrations to teach bystanders how to help someone suffering from traumatic blood loss.

April 15, 2023
  • 10:00am - 3:30pm
  • Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    steppingstrong@bwh.harvard.edu
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T10:00:00 - 2023-04-15T15:30:00
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McBride Street and Eliot Street Community Walk

Walk and talk with us about upcoming bike projects on McBride Street and Eliot Street.

May 25, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Corner of McBride Street and Call Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T17:30:00 - 2023-05-25T19:30:00

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 in Jamaica Plain. This walk will focus on changes coming to Eliot Street and McBride Street. Separate walks will be held for other projects in the neighborhood, including Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon Street and Boylston Street. 

We will meet at the corner of McBride Street and Call Street at 5:30 p.m. and regroup at the Eliot School at approximately 6:30 pm.

Rain date: Thursday, June 8

May 25, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Corner of McBride Street and Call Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T17:30:00 - 2023-05-25T19:30:00
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Boylston Street Community Walk

Walk and talk with us about the upcoming bike project on Boylston Street.

May 24, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Boylston Street and Lamartine Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-05-24T18:00:00 - 2023-05-24T19:00:00

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 in Jamaica Plain. This walk will focus on changes coming to Boylston Street. Separate walks will be held for other projects in the neighborhood, including Eliot Street, McBride Street, and Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon Street.

Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Rain date: Wednesday, June 7

May 24, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Boylston Street and Lamartine Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-05-24T18:00:00 - 2023-05-24T19:00:00
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Green/Seaverns/ Gordon Community Walk

Walk and talk with us about upcoming bike projects on Green Street and Seaverns Avenue. 

May 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Green Street and Woolsey Square
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T18:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00

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 in Jamaica Plain. This walk will focus on changes coming to Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon Street. Separate walks will be held for other projects in the neighborhood, including Eliot Street, McBride Street, and Boylston Street.

Rain date: Tuesday, June 6

May 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Green Street and Woolsey Square
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Outdoor
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T18:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00
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North Beacon Street Drop-In Session

We want to hear from you about upcoming bike projects in Allston and Brighton, including North Beacon Street.

May 25, 2023
2023-05-25T16:30:00 - 2023-05-25T18:30:00

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. We are holding an outdoor drop-in session in Union Square. We will have a table set up outside at the corner of North Beacon Street and Cambridge Street, near 1 North Beacon Street. Drop in anytime to ask questions, view materials, and learn more about the project. Mandarin and Cantonese interpretation will be provided. 

Come chat with us to learn more about other projects in your neighborhood, including:

In the event of rain, we'll postpone to Wednesday, May 31, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. (announced on the project webpage). 

May 25, 2023
2023-05-25T16:30:00 - 2023-05-25T18:30:00
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Ceylon Park Community Meeting #1

April 12, 2023
2023-04-12T18:00:00 - 2023-04-12T19:30:00

Please join us for the first community engagement meeting for Ceylon Park where we will present the existing conditions of the park and discuss input on future improvements in an online presentation with a discussion session afterward.

Join the online meeting

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at amy.linne@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 671-961-3045, by: 03/29/2023.

Project information

 

April 12, 2023
2023-04-12T18:00:00 - 2023-04-12T19:30:00
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