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Malcolm X Park Community Briefing

Community briefing to discuss the plan for the trees at Malcolm X Park.

March 28, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Shelburne Community Center
    2730 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-03-28T18:00:00 - 2022-03-28T19:30:00

Join us for an in-person meeting followed by a question and answer session. If you are unable to attend in-person you can also watch the meeting live stream.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. For interpretation or translation services, please email christine.brandao@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or call 617-961-3006 by March 25.

March 28, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Shelburne Community Center
    2730 Washington Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-03-28T18:00:00 - 2022-03-28T19:30:00
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Roslindale Neighborhood Social

The SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social returns to Roslindale, home of the original Boston Main Streets District and now our Mayor!

April 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Distraction Brewing Company
    2 Belgrade Ave
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-07T18:00:00 - 2022-04-07T20:00:00

Meet your neighbors, City of Boston employees, and SPARK Boston council members past or present on Distraction Brewing's beer patio (weather permitting)! We'll have information about our next council cycle, voter registration forms, special guests, and more. Come grab a pint with us! 

Register Now

We're recruiting 20 to 35 year old Boston residents from all across the city to participate in Mayor Wu's 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council, a volunteer group of young adults dedicated to advancing civic engagement in their generation and beyond, apply now.

April 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Distraction Brewing Company
    2 Belgrade Ave
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-07T18:00:00 - 2022-04-07T20:00:00
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North Station to Seaport Multimodal Community Meeting

The Transportation Department is hosting an initial community meeting at 100 Federal Street, Boston MA to discuss the North Station to Seaport Multimodal Corridor. Come by to learn about the project and share your thoughts.

April 28, 2022
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 100 Federal Street
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    BTD Transit Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-28T16:00:00 - 2022-04-28T18:00:00

Join the project team on April 28 to discuss the future of this vital downtown corridor. This meeting will be open house style with potential routes and other elements up for discussion. This will be the first of many community meetings. See our project page to stay up to date!

April 28, 2022
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 100 Federal Street
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    BTD Transit Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-28T16:00:00 - 2022-04-28T18:00:00
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Creating Connections and Reducing Isolation Grant Information Session

Are you creating or thinking of ways for older adults to stay connected? Are you reaching or convening residents who face barriers to socializing with family, friends, or neighbors? Boston’s Age Strong Commission wants to hear from you. 

March 22, 2022
2022-03-22T11:00:00

Boston’s Age Strong Commission seeks grant applications from organizations and individuals who are working to build social connections and community for Boston’s older adults. Grants will range from $5,000 to $25,000*. We welcome applications from groups engaged in intergenerational and multigenerational programs and practices; groups working with diverse communities; and groups that employ creative and innovative approaches. 

The Age Strong Commission will hold an information session for those interested in applying on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. (EST).

Register for the event

March 22, 2022
2022-03-22T11:00:00
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Brighton Neighborhood Social

The SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social returns to Brighton, which hosts one of the City's largest populations of young adults.

April 11, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 525 Western Ave
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-04-11T18:00:00 - 2022-04-11T20:00:00

Meet your neighbors, City of Boston employees, and SPARK Boston council members past or present in Notch's biergarten at the center of the Charles River Speedway! We'll have information about our next council cycle, voter registration forms, special guests, and more. Come grab a pint with us! 

Register Today

We're recruiting 20 to 35 year old Boston residents from all across the city to participate in Mayor Wu's 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council, a volunteer group of young adults dedicated to advancing civic engagement in their generation and beyond. Applications are open now through Friday, May 13.

Apply Here

April 11, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 525 Western Ave
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2022-04-11T18:00:00 - 2022-04-11T20:00:00
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May SPARK Virtual Open House and Info Session

May 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-05-09T18:00:00 - 2022-05-09T19:00:00

SPARK Boston, Mayor Wu's volunteer civic engagement council for 20- to 35-year-old Boston residents, is seeking new members for our 2022-2023 council! Applications are now open, so ask all your questions and learn more about SPARK Boston at our Open House and information sessions before the Friday, May 13 deadline. All are welcome to attend!

Register Today

May 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-05-09T18:00:00 - 2022-05-09T19:00:00
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SPARK Virtual Open House and Info Session

April 5, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-05T18:00:00 - 2022-04-05T19:00:00

SPARK Boston, Mayor Wu's volunteer civic engagement council for 20- to 35-year-old Boston residents, is seeking new members for our 2022-2023 council! Applications are now open, so ask all your questions and learn more about SPARK Boston at our Open House and information sessions before the Friday, May 13 deadline. All are welcome to attend!

Register Today

April 5, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    sparkboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-05T18:00:00 - 2022-04-05T19:00:00
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Age-friendly street design in the Cummins Highway reconstruction

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

April 26, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • via zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jeff Alexis
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-26T18:30:00 - 2022-04-26T19:30:00

At this public meeting, we will be joined by staff from the City's Age Strong Commission. We will learn about their work on Ag-Friendly Boston and discuss street design strategies to support people as they get older. We will talk about specific aspects of the Cummins Highway reconstruction project that incorporate age-friendly street design.

April 26, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • via zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jeff Alexis
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-04-26T18:30:00 - 2022-04-26T19:30:00
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Canceled:
Malcolm X Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

Reason for cancellation: Postponed
March 22, 2022
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • 131 Dale Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-03-22T11:00:00 - 2022-03-22T12:30:00

The celebration marks the beginning of an $8.8 million dollar, single-phase project. The project includes $750,000 of funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund state grant and $2,000,000 donation from Robert Kraft, New England Revolution Investor and Operator, towards an artificial turf field.

AMONG THE PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS: 
  • Play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12
  • Water play
  • Amphitheater space
  • Four basketball courts
  • Two tennis courts
  • Artificial turf field including: softball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, kickball
  • Walking loop
  • Exercise equipment
  • Pathway improvements including ADA upgrades at pathways and entrances
  • Lighting for the playing fields and courts
  • Scoreboards for field and basketball
  • BBQ areas and plazas
  • Math education trail throughout the park
  • Murals on the courts
March 22, 2022
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • 131 Dale Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Christine Brandao
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-03-22T11:00:00 - 2022-03-22T12:30:00
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Designing Cummins Highway for people with disabilities

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

May 25, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • via zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jeffery Alexis
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-05-25T18:30:00 - 2022-05-25T19:30:00

Our colleagues from the Commission for Persons with Disabilities will be our co-hosts in May. We will talk about the Commission's work overall and its role in street design citywide. We will talk about the design details we include in projects to support people with different abilities. We will share specific designs for Cummins Highway and answer your questions.

May 25, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • via zoom
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jeffery Alexis
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2022-05-25T18:30:00 - 2022-05-25T19:30:00
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