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Back Bay Fens: Victory Garden Design Meeting

Conceptual design.

March 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-23T18:00:00 - 2023-03-23T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation 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: 3/16

March 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-23T18:00:00 - 2023-03-23T19:30:00
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Back Bay Fens Pathways Design Meeting #4

Alternative designs.

March 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-28T18:00:00 - 2023-03-28T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation 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: 3/21

March 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-28T18:00:00 - 2023-03-28T19:30:00
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25th Annual Boston International Women's Day Breakfast

Join the feminist community from around the greater Boston area in celebrating International Women's Day, in person and online!

March 8, 2023
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Simmons University
    300 Fenway
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Sasha Goodfriend
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-08T09:00:00 - 2023-03-08T11:00:00

Join the feminist community from around the greater Boston area in celebrating International Women's Day, once again in person at Simmons University - and online!

Add your organization as a free partner organization here. 

This year's panel will be moderated by Karen Homes Ward. Stay tuned for more an announcement about the panelists. 

Karen Holmes Ward is the Director of Public Affairs and Community Services as well as host and executive producer of CityLine, WCVB’s award-winning weekly magazine program which addresses the accomplishments, concerns and issues facing people of color living in Boston and its suburbs. Many notables including Oscar winners Regina King, Lupita Nyong’o, Forest Whitaker, Octavia Spencer, Denzel Washington, Louis Gossett Jr., Barry Jenkins and Spike Lee among others have been interviewed by Karen for CityLine.

March 8, 2023
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Simmons University
    300 Fenway
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Sasha Goodfriend
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-08T09:00:00 - 2023-03-08T11:00:00
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Chandler Pond Community Meeting

Discuss landscape master plan

March 16, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Amy Linne
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-16T18:00:00 - 2023-03-16T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation 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 amy.linne@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 671-961-3045, by: 03/08

March 16, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Amy Linne
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-03-16T18:00:00 - 2023-03-16T19:30:00
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Back to School: BPS Budgeting Breakdown

Learn how Boston Public Schools determines their budget each year, and how you can help!

March 8, 2023
2023-03-08T18:00:00 - 2023-03-08T19:30:00

Following an exciting opening conversation with Superintendent Skipper, Back to School is thrilled to partner next with the Boston Public School Budget Office! Join SPARK Boston alum Atheena Arasoo and her budget office colleagues for a presentation on FY24 BPS Budget recommendations and an overview on the current and future processes that determine BPS budget, and how you can best provide input as a parent, educator, student, or resident. Join us at BPS headquarters at the Bolling Municipal Building for resources, discussion, and community on Wednesday, March 8. Light refreshments will be provided.

March 8, 2023
2023-03-08T18:00:00 - 2023-03-08T19:30:00
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BERDO Phase 3 Regulations Listening Session

All are invited to join to hear about next steps in the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) regulations development process.

March 6, 2023
2023-03-06T13:30:00 - 2023-03-06T15:00:00

The listening session will take place on Zoom on March 6, 2023, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (EST).

Environment Department staff will provide an update on BERDO reporting compliance and introduce the key regulatory topics that will be covered in Phase 3 of the regulations development process. We will also welcome comments, questions, or feedback on any topics related to BERDO regulations and reporting as time allows. Please register for the meeting.

March 6, 2023
2023-03-06T13:30:00 - 2023-03-06T15:00:00
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BERDO Review Board Info and Q&A Session

All are invited to join an info and Q&A session focused on the BERDO Review Board. 

 

March 2, 2023
2023-03-02T18:00:00 - 2023-03-02T19:00:00

The session will take place on Zoom on March 2, 2023 from 6:00 to 700 p.m. EST. Please register for the event here.

At this meeting, the BERDO team will provide an overview of the BERDO Review Board, including the requirements and responsibilities of future Review Board members. We will also devote time to answer questions from the public on any topics relating to the Review Board and the Review Board member nomination process that is currently open. 

We encourage any individual and organization interested in nominating a Review Board member to attend this event. A recording will be shared on boston.gov/berdo following the session.

March 2, 2023
2023-03-02T18:00:00 - 2023-03-02T19:00:00
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Citizenship Day

Get free legal help with your citizenship application

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April 1, 2023
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Project Citizenship
  • send an email
  • 617-694-5949
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-04-01T09:00:00 - 2023-04-01T17:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Project Citizenship are hosting Citizenship Day on April 1, 2023 at the Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center. The annual event is an opportunity for people who are eligible for naturalization to get free legal help with their citizenship application.

People must first call 617-694-5949 to make an appointment. You can also schedule a phone call.

Learn more about the benefits of citizenship and eligibility requirements.

Flyer for Citizenship Day 2023 at the Reggie Lewis Center on April 1.

April 1, 2023
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Project Citizenship
  • send an email
  • 617-694-5949
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-04-01T09:00:00 - 2023-04-01T17:00:00

Translated Flyers

Translated Flyers
English
Arabic - العربية
Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu
Simplified Chinese - 中文
Traditional Chinese - 中文
French - Français
Haitian Creole - Kreyòl ayisyen
Portuguese - Português
Russian - русский
Spanish - Español
Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt

Volunteer

Citizenship Day is possible thanks to hundreds of volunteers! Lawyers, law students, and community members are all welcome. 

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  • No prior experience is needed.
  • Volunteers must commit to the full day; lunch will be provided.
  • Non-attorney volunteers may be assigned various roles including registration, interpretation, and helping people fill out the citizenship application.
  • Licensed attorneys review the filled out application for accuracy and completeness.

To volunteer, sign up online. Email volunteer@projectcitizenship.org with questions or for more information. 

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Civic Power Pledge Winter Pop-Up Festival

Join us in Harambee Park for a pop-up winter festival and celebrate with food, games, and giveaways!

February 24, 2023
2023-02-24T13:00:00 - 2023-02-24T17:00:00

As a part of the Civic Power Pledge, we’re encouraging kids and families to take civic action during February Break with fun and youth-oriented activities. Check out our Civic Scavenger Hunt and join us in Harambee Park at the end of the week to celebrate with food, games, and giveaways! This event is FREE and open to the public. 

February 24, 2023
2023-02-24T13:00:00 - 2023-02-24T17:00:00

Civic Scavenger Hunt

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Faith-Based Monthly Meetings

Faith-Based Community Meetings are hosted by Head of Faith-based Initiatives William Dickerson.

February 16, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 16, 2023, until December 29, 2023
  • TO BE DETERMINED
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    William Dickerson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-02-16T11:00:00 - 2023-02-16T12:30:00

Locations for our meetings change each month. Check out our Google Calendar for this month's location.

February 16, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 16, 2023, until December 29, 2023
  • TO BE DETERMINED
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    William Dickerson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2023-02-16T11:00:00 - 2023-02-16T12:30:00
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