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Land use planning, transportation planning, and Cummins Highway reconstruction

We are planning to reconstruct Cummins Highway, from River Street to the intersection of Harvard Street and Wood Avenue.

August 17, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sánchez Zamora
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5396
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-17T18:30:00 - 2021-08-17T19:30:00

During this meeting, colleagues from the Boston Planning and Development Agency will discuss how land use influences transportation decisions, from master plans to individuals moving around every day.

August 17, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sánchez Zamora
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5396
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-17T18:30:00 - 2021-08-17T19:30:00

Air quality and Cummins Highway reconstruction

We are planning to reconstruct Cummins Highway, from River Street to the intersection of Harvard Street and Wood Avenue.

July 21, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    DANIELA SÁNCHEZ ZAMORA
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5396
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-21T18:30:00 - 2021-07-21T19:30:00

During this meeting, colleagues from the Environment Department will share how air quality is impacted by transportation design decisions. We will discuss different ways the reconstruction of Cummins Highway can help us improve air quality for Mattapan residents.

July 21, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    DANIELA SÁNCHEZ ZAMORA
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5396
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-21T18:30:00 - 2021-07-21T19:30:00

Heat resilience and Cummins Highway reconstruction

We are planning to reconstruct Cummins Highway, from River Street to the intersection of Harvard Street and Wood Avenue.

July 8, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sánchez Zamora
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5396
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-08T18:30:00 - 2021-07-08T20:00:00

During this meeting, we will talk about opportunities to incorporate heat resilience solutions into the Cummins Highway reconstruction project.

July 8, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sánchez Zamora
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5396
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-08T18:30:00 - 2021-07-08T20:00:00

McGann Playground design meeting

At the meeting, you can provide community input and meet the project team.

July 15, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-15T18:00:00 - 2021-07-15T19:30:00

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. Please contact the project manager if you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments, or if you need interpretation services, translated materials, or disability accommodations.

July 15, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-15T18:00:00 - 2021-07-15T19:30:00

Highland Park - Centre Street traffic calming meeting

In this meeting, we will discuss the process for planning and designing the Slow Streets zone in Highland Park. We will focus specifically on the design changes for Centre Street.

July 20, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-20T18:30:00 - 2021-07-20T19:30:00

English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at hannah.fong@boston.gov or 617-635-4680 by July 7. 

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a hannah.fong@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4680, hasta esta fecha: 07/07.

Haitian Creole - Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan hannah.fong@boston.gov oswa 617-635-4680, ant: 07/07.

July 20, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-20T18:30:00 - 2021-07-20T19:30:00

Crawford St & Walnut Ave Playground Design Meeting #2

Review the conceptual designs.

July 20, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-20T18:00:00 - 2021-07-20T19:30:00

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. Please contact the project manager if you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments, or if you need interpretation services, translated materials, or disability accommodations.

July 20, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-20T18:00:00 - 2021-07-20T19:30:00

American Legion drop-in

We've been working on new crosswalks and accessible bus stops on American Legion. Drop by and talk to us in person at the Franklin Park playground and picnic area near American Legion

July 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Franklin Park playground and picnic area
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-17T10:00:00 - 2021-07-17T13:00:00

We've been working on new crosswalks and accessible bus stops on American Legion. Drop by and talk to us in person at Stella Road and American Legion. If you can't make it you can:

  • Join us virtually: Tuesday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. Register for the virtual meeting.
  • Talk to us in person at Franklin Park Playground, Tuesday, July 13, from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
July 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Franklin Park playground and picnic area
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-17T10:00:00 - 2021-07-17T13:00:00

American Legion drop-in

We've been working on new crosswalks and accessible bus stops on American Legion. Drop by and talk to us in person at Stella Road and American Legion.

July 13, 2021
  • 7:30am - 9:00am
  • Intersection of Stella Road and American Legion Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-13T07:30:00 - 2021-07-13T09:00:00

Drop by any time between 7:30 and 9 a.m. to talk with us in person. We will have information about the proposed crosswalks and answer your questions about the project. If you can't make it, you can:

July 13, 2021
  • 7:30am - 9:00am
  • Intersection of Stella Road and American Legion Highway
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-13T07:30:00 - 2021-07-13T09:00:00

American Legion virtual meeting

We've been working on new crosswalks and accessible bus stops on American Legion. Join us at this virtual meeting to learn more.

June 29, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • American Legion
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-29T18:30:00 - 2021-06-29T19:30:00

We've been working on new crosswalks and accessible bus stops on American Legion. Join us at this virtual meeting or talk with us in person: 

  • Stella Road and American Legion: Tuesday, July 13, from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
  • Franklin Park Playground and picnic area: Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
June 29, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • American Legion
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Daniela Sanchez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-29T18:30:00 - 2021-06-29T19:30:00

East Boston Movie Night: Wild Robot

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 26, 2025
Event Date2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 26, 2025
Event Date2025-08-26T19:45:00 - 2025-08-26T22:00:00
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