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Grove Hall / Quincy Corridor Neighborhood Slow Streets meeting

Join us for a public meeting about the traffic calming plans for the Grove Hall / Quincy Corridor neighborhood.

April 25, 2019
Event Date2019-04-25T18:30:00

Based on your comments from previous meetings, we have developed draft design plans to improve safety in areas throughout the neighborhood. At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to provide your feedback before we move forward with final designs.   

After the meeting, we will post the presentation and other relevant materials on the Grove Hall/Quincy Corridor project page.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at hannah.fong@boston.gov or 617-635-1347.

April 25, 2019
Event Date2019-04-25T18:30:00

Emergency preparedness training for people with disabilities

The Boston Disability Commission is hosting this event with the Massachusetts Office on Disability to ensure that people with disabilities are prepared in emergencies.

May 21, 2019
Event Date2019-05-21T13:00:00 - 2019-05-21T14:30:00

The Boston disability community is invited to join the Boston Disability Commission and the Massachusetts Office on Disability for a training on preparing ahead of an emergency.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:
  • learn how they can personally prepare for emergency situations
  • learn how local agencies prepare for emergencies, and
  • meet with and ask questions of local first responders.

Attendees will also receive an “Emergency Go Pack” with essential items that might be needed during an emergency.

This event is wheelchair accessible. ASL and CART available upon request. For accommodation requests, please contact Evan George at 617-979-7313 or pre-register online by May 7, 2019. 

Space at this training is limited. Please pre-register:

Pre-register for the training

May 21, 2019
Event Date2019-05-21T13:00:00 - 2019-05-21T14:30:00

West of Washington Neighborhood Slow Streets meeting

Join us for a public meeting about the traffic calming plans for the West of Washington neighborhood.

April 17, 2019
Event Date2019-04-17T19:00:00

Based on your comments from previous meetings, we have developed design plans to improve safety in areas throughout the neighborhood. At this meeting, we will share designs for your review and feedback.

After the meeting, we will post the presentation and other relevant materials on the West of Washington project page.

April 17, 2019
Event Date2019-04-17T19:00:00

Mount Hope / Canterbury Neighborhood Slow Streets meeting

Join us for a public meeting about the traffic calming plans for the Mount Hope / Canterbury neighborhood.

April 16, 2019
Event Date2019-04-16T18:30:00

Based on your comments from meetings held last year, we have developed design plans to improve safety in areas throughout the neighborhood. At this meeting, we will share designs for your review and feedback.

After the meeting, we will post the presentation and other relevant materials on the Mount Hope / Canterbury project page.

April 16, 2019
Event Date2019-04-16T18:30:00

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HEARING

DND wants input on $25 million HUD budget

 

March 20, 2019
  • 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Winter Chambers, 1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02019
  • Contact:
    Diane Marchioni
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0243
  • 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
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-20T18:00:00

Join us for this citywide hearing on March 20, 2019. The hearing will focus on getting citizen input on the housing and economic development needs and priorities to draft DND's annual Plan to HUD.

  1.  Call to Order

    Explanation of purpose of hearing

  2.  Public Testimony

    Tonight’s Hearing will focus on obtaining citizen input on the housing and economic development needs and priorities for the Plans.

March 20, 2019
  • 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Winter Chambers, 1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02019
  • Contact:
    Diane Marchioni
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0243
  • 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
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-20T18:00:00

Highland Park Neighborhood Slow Streets meeting

Join us for a public meeting about the traffic calming plans for Highland Park.

March 27, 2019
Event Date2019-03-27T18:00:00

Based on your comments from last May’s meeting, we have developed design plans to improve safety in areas throughout the neighborhood. At this meeting, we will share designs for your review and feedback.

After the meeting, we will post the presentation and other relevant materials on the Highland Park project page.

March 27, 2019
Event Date2019-03-27T18:00:00

Spring Stewardship Days at Allandale Woods

Volunteers wanted! Help us restore and beautify Allandale Woods urban wild.

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T12:00:00

Spring Stewardship Days take place on four Saturdays, beginning April 13. Both individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov. We have event details below:

Event #1: Genie Beal and Vernal Pool Trail
(7 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 13, 2 - 5 p.m.

Event #2: Carriage Path and Bussey Brook / Arbor Day Tree Planting
(19 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #3: Leland Road and Hackensack Circle Trailheads
(Meet at end of Leland Rd)
Saturday, May 11, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #4: Vincent Road and West Roxbury Parkway Circle Trailheads
(Meet at Vincent Road at Morey Road)
Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. (noon)

June 1, 2019
Event Date2019-06-01T09:00:00 - 2019-06-01T12:00:00

Fall Stewardship Days at Allandale Woods

Volunteers wanted for October 5 and 19!

October 5, 2019
Event Date2019-10-05T13:30:00 - 2019-10-05T16:30:00

Help us restore and beautify the Allandale Woods Urban Wild. These Saturday events will take place on October 5 and 19. Both individuals and groups are welcome.

For more information, please download the event flier.

October 5, 2019
Event Date2019-10-05T13:30:00 - 2019-10-05T16:30:00

Spring Stewardship Days at Allandale Woods / Arbor Day tree planting

Volunteers wanted! Help us restore and beautify Allandale Woods urban wild with a volunteer Arbor Day tree planting event.

April 27, 2019
Event Date2019-04-27T13:30:00 - 2019-04-27T16:30:00

Spring Stewardship Days take place on four Saturdays, beginning April 13. Both individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or paul.sutton@boston.gov. We have event details below:

Event #1: Genie Beal and Vernal Pool Trail
(7 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 13, 2 - 5 p.m.

Event #2: Carriage Path and Bussey Brook / Arbor Day Tree Planting
(19 VFW Parkway)
Saturday, April 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #3: Leland Road and Hackensack Circle Trailheads
(Meet at end of Leland Rd)
Saturday, May 11, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event #4: Vincent Road and West Roxbury Parkway Circle Trailheads
(Meet at Vincent Road at Morey Road)
Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. (noon)

April 27, 2019
Event Date2019-04-27T13:30:00 - 2019-04-27T16:30:00

SPARK Social: Back Bay Edition

Join the SPARK Boston Council, elected officials, City leaders, community members, and more for a Civic Engagement Week SPARK Social.

April 10, 2019
  • 6:00pm
  • 655 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Amy Mahler, SPARK Boston Director
  • send an email
  • 617-918-4343
  • 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
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-04-10T18:00:00

Join us for our Civic Engagement Week Neighborhood Social! Bring your friends, family, colleagues, and anyone else for a drink at the Charlesmark Hotel. If you're interested in getting more involved in the Back Bay, want to meet your elected officials and civically engaged neighbors, or want to learn about SPARK Boston, join us! State Representative Jay Livingstone, City Councilor Josh Zakim, City officials, and the SPARK Boston Council are delighted to meet you.

The neighborhood SPARK Social is a monthly meet up celebrating each unique community in Boston and educating folks about the resources and amenities that each neighborhood holds. The SPARK Social is a fun, laid back way for SPARK members (plus their friends and family) to get out and explore the neighborhoods of Boston.

April 10, 2019
  • 6:00pm
  • 655 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Amy Mahler, SPARK Boston Director
  • send an email
  • 617-918-4343
  • 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
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-04-10T18:00:00
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