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Canceled:
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation cleanup

Reason for cancellation: We're canceling this event because of the expected heat.
July 20, 2019
Event Date2019-07-20T09:00:00 - 2019-07-20T12:00:00

The City of Boston's Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department are organizing a cleanup at the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in East Boston. The cleanup will take place on: 

Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1150 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Sign up for the cleanup

A major component of the cleanup will be the picking up and disposing of trash in the surrounding area. Another component will involve the physical removal and disposal of invasive species. 

Invasive species are a group of organisms that are not native to a specific area and are harmful to the native organisms. This is due to the competition for resources that they create among the native organisms. 

The Parks and Recreation Department will lead the education and removal of invasive species portion of the event. They will help volunteers identify and remove the invasive species that are affecting the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation.

Please remember to bring: 

  1. Water
  2. Jacket
  3. A hat
  4. Sunglasses
  5. Bug Spray
  6. Close-toed shoes
  7. Pants or sweatpants
  8. Tools and gloves, if you have them. 

You can learn more about the Belle Isle Marsh online. If you have any questions, please email Greenovate Boston at Greenovate@boston.gov.

July 20, 2019
Event Date2019-07-20T09:00:00 - 2019-07-20T12:00:00

From Allyship to Advocacy

Please join the Boston Women's Workforce Council for a discussion with Jeffrey Tobias Halter, President of YWomen.

July 16, 2019
  • 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • 415 Summer Street
    Room 052
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Boston Women's Workforce Council
  • send an email
  • 617-358-8518
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-16T16:30:00 - 2019-07-16T18:30:00

Jeffrey will discuss the business, moral imperatives, and practical steps everyone can take to advocate for women’s advancement in the workplace. 

The Boston Women's Workforce Council is a public-private partnership, led by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Greater Boston business community, to close the gender pay gaps.

July 16, 2019
  • 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • 415 Summer Street
    Room 052
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Boston Women's Workforce Council
  • send an email
  • 617-358-8518
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-07-16T16:30:00 - 2019-07-16T18:30:00

Roxbury Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet

There will be a Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet on June 21 at 12 p.m.

June 21, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • 2044 Columbus Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-21T12:00:00 - 2019-06-21T13:30:00

Community Preservation is hosting a neighborhood meet and greet! Learn more about Community Preservation Act funding for historic preservation, parks and open spaces, and affordable housing.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FALL 2018 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

Fifty-six projects, totaling more than $34 million, were recommended for inclusion in the Community Preservation Act fall funding round. You can learn more about the projects through the fall funding press release.

Discussion topics
  1. Community Preservation Act overview
  2. Discuss the specifics of the community preservation act process
  3. Discussion of open space, historic preservation projects, affordable housing
  4. Discuss projects funded with Community Preservation Act funds
June 21, 2019
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • 2044 Columbus Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-21T12:00:00 - 2019-06-21T13:30:00

Jamaica Plain Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet

There will be a Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet on June 21 at 10 a.m.

June 21, 2019
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 30 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-21T10:00:00 - 2019-06-21T11:30:00

Community Preservation is hosting a neighborhood meet and greet! Learn more about Community Preservation Act funding for historic preservation, parks and open spaces, and affordable housing.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FALL 2018 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

Fifty-six projects, totaling more than $34 million, were recommended for inclusion in the Community Preservation Act fall funding round. You can learn more about the projects through the fall funding press release.

Discussion topics
  1. Community Preservation Act overview
  2. Discuss the specifics of the community preservation act process
  3. Discussion of open space, historic preservation projects, affordable housing
  4. Discuss projects funded with Community Preservation Act funds
June 21, 2019
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 30 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-21T10:00:00 - 2019-06-21T11:30:00

Hero Square Dedication - Victor M. Gemelli

To honor service members killed in the line of duty, we dedicate Hero Squares in recognition of their memory. We're dedicating a square in Dorchester to Victor M. Gemelli.

October 6, 2019
Event Date2019-10-06T11:30:00 - 2019-10-06T12:30:00

Victor M. Gemelli was born on March 17, 1905, in Boston, and was a resident of Dorchester. Victor was inducted into the United States Army on February 20, 1941, and began active duty that same day. He served as a Sergeant with the Army. 

On October 21, 1944, Victor Gemelli was killed in action in Germany. For the heroism displayed in his service to our country, Victor was awarded the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Purple Heart. Victor was survived by his parents John and Angeline Gemelli, who were residents of Dorchester.

October 6, 2019
Event Date2019-10-06T11:30:00 - 2019-10-06T12:30:00

West Selden Street and Vicinity Slow Streets meeting

Join the Boston Transportation Department for a public meeting about the traffic calming plans in the West Selden Street and Vicinity neighborhood.

June 10, 2019
Event Date2019-06-10T18:30:00

Last fall, we joined you for a community walk and listened to your street safety concerns.  At this meeting, we will present concept plans that address the issues we heard.  Share your feedback and participate in the design process.  

To learn more about the project and to sign up for email updates, visit the West Selden Street and Vicinity Slow Streets project page. After the meeting, we will post a feedback form and all presentation materials online.

Interpretation and translation services are available to the public at no cost. If you need interpretation or translation help, please contact us by June 5, 2019, at hannah.fong@boston.gov or 617-635-1347.

June 10, 2019
Event Date2019-06-10T18:30:00

East Boston Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet

There will be a Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet on June 19 at 11 a.m.

June 19, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 365 Bremen Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-19T11:00:00 - 2019-06-19T13:00:00

Community Preservation is hosting a neighborhood meet and greet! Learn more about Community Preservation Act funding for historic preservation, parks and open spaces, and affordable housing.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FALL 2018 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

Fifty-six projects, totaling more than $34 million, were recommended for inclusion in the Community Preservation Act fall funding round. You can learn more about the projects through the fall funding press release.

Discussion topics
  1. Community Preservation Act overview
  2. Discuss the specifics of the community preservation act process
  3. Discussion of open space, historic preservation projects, affordable housing
  4. Discuss projects funded with Community Preservation Act funds
June 19, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 365 Bremen Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-19T11:00:00 - 2019-06-19T13:00:00

West End Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet

There will be a Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet on June 17 at 11 a.m.

June 17, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-17T11:00:00 - 2019-06-17T13:00:00

Community Preservation is hosting a neighborhood meet and greet! Learn more about Community Preservation Act funding for historic preservation, parks and open spaces, and affordable housing.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FALL 2018 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

Fifty-six projects, totaling more than $34 million, were recommended for inclusion in the Community Preservation Act fall funding round. You can learn more about the projects through the fall funding press release.

Discussion topics
  1. Community Preservation Act overview
  2. Discuss the specifics of the community preservation act process
  3. Discussion of open space, historic preservation, and affordable housing projects
  4. Discuss projects funded with Community Preservation Act funds
June 17, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-17T11:00:00 - 2019-06-17T13:00:00

Charlestown Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet

There will be a Community Preservation neighborhood meet and greet on June 4 at 11 a.m.

June 4, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 179 Main Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-04T11:00:00 - 2019-06-04T13:00:00

Community Preservation is hosting a neighborhood meet and greet! Learn more about Community Preservation Act funding for historic preservation, parks and open spaces, and affordable housing.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FALL 2018 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

Fifty-six projects, totaling more than $34 million, were recommended for inclusion in the Community Preservation Act fall funding round. You can learn more about the projects through the fall funding press release.

Discussion topics
  1. Community Preservation Act overview
  2. Discuss the specifics of the community preservation act process
  3. Discussion of open space, historic preservation, and affordable housing projects
  4. Discuss projects funded with Community Preservation Act funds
June 4, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 179 Main Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    THADINE BROWN
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-04T11:00:00 - 2019-06-04T13:00:00

Suffrage centennial kickoff celebration

We kicked off a year of commemorations celebrating 100 years since the 19th Amendment was adopted in 1920, enabling women to vote.

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June 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 4 S Market Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Ami Bennitt
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE; RSVP encouraged
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-25T17:00:00 - 2019-06-25T19:00:00

Image for greater boston women’s vote centennial
The kickoff event featured a live performance by Boston Children’s Chorus, and an original performance art piece by History At Play. We invited all to join in celebrating, with many dressing in all-white, wearing sashes, and donning suffrage colors purple and gold.

The event was free and open to the public.

June 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 4 S Market Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Ami Bennitt
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE; RSVP encouraged
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-25T17:00:00 - 2019-06-25T19:00:00

Event information

Event information
  • Master of Ceremonies: Shirley Leung, The Boston Globe
  • Founder and President Women's Suffrage Celebration Coalition, Fredie Kay
  • Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
  • Senate President Karen Spilka
  • Founder and President Barbara Lee Family Foundation, Barbara Lee
  • Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, video welcome
  • Attorney General Maura Healey
  • House Speaker Robert DeLeo
  • Executive Director MassVote, Cheryl Clyburn Crawford
  • Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer
  • Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll
  • Author and Historian Barbara Berenson
  • Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell

Suffrage Centennial Kickoff photos

Pre-show

Folks both young and old joined in for the celebration at Faneuil Hall. Some mingled with those dressed in Suffrage costume.

Speakers at the event

Some of the speakers at the Suffrage Centennial Kickoff Celebration at Faneuil Hall.

Boston Children's Chorus

More than 30 youth singers from the Boston Children's Chorus performed at the event.

Barbara Lee

The founder and President of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation spoke at the kickoff celebration.

Finale group photo

Performers, speakers, and elected officials joined on stage for the finale at Faneuil Hall.

Zakim Bridge

Various landmarks were lit in suffrage colors, including the Zakim Bridge in Boston.

Suffrage Centennial Kickoff videos

Barbara Lee

Founder and President of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation

Freddie Kay

Founder and President of the Women's Suffrage Coalition Celebration of Massachusetts

Maura Healey

Massachusetts Attorney General

Yvonne Spicer

Mayor of Framingham
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