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Connect Downtown office hours (South End Library)

Reason for cancellation: Office hours are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 17, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • South End Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-17T12:00:00 - 2020-03-17T20:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. We are re-designing streets in the Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown, the South End, and the West End. Learn more on our project web page.

At our office hours, you can bring your questions and review information related to the project. View a full list of our planned office hours.

March 17, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • South End Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-17T12:00:00 - 2020-03-17T20:00:00
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Canceled:
Connect Downtown Open House #2

Reason for cancellation: COVID-19 precautions
March 11, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Hill House
    127 Mt Vernon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0738
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-11T18:00:00 - 2020-03-11T20:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.

Download event fliers
OPEN HOUSE SERIES

This event is part of a series of Open Houses we are hosting for Connect Downtown this spring. Each Open House in the series will cover the same content. The other Open Houses are listed below:

March 11, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Hill House
    127 Mt Vernon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0738
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-11T18:00:00 - 2020-03-11T20:00:00
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Canceled:
Tremont Street Design Project Open House #2

Reason for cancellation: Event postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 21, 2020
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • South End Branch Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin, Active Transportation Director
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-21T11:00:00 - 2020-03-21T13:00:00

The Boston Transportation Department invites community members to a series of open houses for the Tremont Street Design Project. Stop by at any time to learn about our current design and to review changes to the curb regulations along Tremont Street.

You may also wish to stop by our Open House on Monday, March 16. We will be at the Revolution Hotel, located at 40 Berkeley Street, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

If you need interpretation in a different language, please contact us by Friday, March 6.

Si necesita interpretación en otro idioma, contáctese con nosotros antes del viernes 6 de marzo.

如果您需要其他语言的口译服务，请在3月6日之前与我们联系。

Download event fliers

 

会议传单 (PDF)

Aviso de reunión (PDF)

Meeting Notice (PDF)

March 21, 2020
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • South End Branch Library
    685 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin, Active Transportation Director
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-21T11:00:00 - 2020-03-21T13:00:00
Last updated:

Canceled:
Tremont Street Design Project Open House #1

Reason for cancellation: Event postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Revolution Hotel
    40 Berkeley Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin, Active Transportation Director
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-16T18:00:00 - 2020-03-16T20:00:00

The Boston Transportation Department invites community members to a series of open houses for the Tremont Street Design Project. Stop by at any time to learn about our current design and to review changes to the curb regulations along Tremont Street.

You may also wish to stop by our Open House on Saturday, March 21. We will be at the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 685 Tremont Street, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

If you need interpretation in a different language, please contact us by Friday, March 6.

Si necesita interpretación en otro idioma, contáctese con nosotros antes del viernes 6 de marzo.

如果您需要其他语言的口译服务，请在3月6日之前与我们联系。

Download event fliers:

会议传单 (PDF)

Aviso de reunión (PDF)

Meeting Notice (PDF)

March 16, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Revolution Hotel
    40 Berkeley Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin, Active Transportation Director
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-16T18:00:00 - 2020-03-16T20:00:00
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Connect Downtown Open House #1

We invite you to attend an Open House to learn more about the project and share your thoughts on the proposals.

March 5, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0738
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-05T18:00:00 - 2020-03-05T20:00:00

Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.

Download event fliers
Open House Series

This event is part of a series of Open Houses we are hosting for Connect Downtown this spring. Each Open House in the series will cover the same content. The other Open Houses are listed below:

March 5, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Orientation Room
    230 Dartmouth Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Nathaniel Fink
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0738
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
    South End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-05T18:00:00 - 2020-03-05T20:00:00
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Medal of Honor Playground Expansion community meeting

Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for pizza, games, and a discussion of the expansion of Medal of Honor Playground located at 775 East First Street in South Boston. 

February 25, 2020
2020-02-25T16:00:00 - 2020-02-25T18:45:00

Two years ago, residents raised their concerns of not having enough play structures for children ages 2-5. We have teamed up with Colin's Joy Project to help bring this all together!

Calling all kids!  What would you like to see in the 2 to 5 playground expansion?  The event begins at 4 p.m. with a children's design workshop followed by a 6:15 p.m. presentation for all.  See the flier or call for more details.

February 25, 2020
2020-02-25T16:00:00 - 2020-02-25T18:45:00
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International Women's Day at Boston City Hall

Join us at City Hall to mark International Women's Day 2020 and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

March 6, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    bostonwomen@boston.gov
  • 617-635-3138
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-06T15:00:00 - 2020-03-06T17:00:00

International Women's Day is a global celebration of the contributions of women and girls. Adapted by the United Nations in 1975, it is a day to celebrate the progress women have made while embracing opportunities for change in pursuit of gender equity. 2020 is the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote becoming part of the U.S. Constitution, so this year's event looks to the next 100 years of women's vote with a theme of, "Today's Girls, Tomorrow's Voters."

This event will feature presentations and performances by young Bostonians, remarks from Mayor Walsh, and the unveiling of a poster exhibit of modern takes on women's right to vote.

March 6, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    bostonwomen@boston.gov
  • 617-635-3138
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-03-06T15:00:00 - 2020-03-06T17:00:00
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Geneva Avenue Raised Crosswalk

We're designing a safer crosswalk in front of the Grove Hall Senior Center. A raised crosswalk is at the same level as the sidewalk, rather than the street. It creates a safer crossing for everyone.

February 3, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Grove Hall Senior Center
    51 Geneva Avenue
    Boston , MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Hannah Fong
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
  • Downloads:
    Flyer
2020-02-03T15:00:00 - 2020-02-03T16:00:00

Please join the Boston Transportation Department for a workshop to learn more about the design.

other safety improvements:

The Boston Transportation Department is installing safety improvements on residential streets within the Grove Hall neighborhood.  Visit the project website: boston.gov/slow-streets/grove-hall

February 3, 2020
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Grove Hall Senior Center
    51 Geneva Avenue
    Boston , MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Hannah Fong
  • send an email
  • 617-635-1347
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
  • Downloads:
    Flyer
2020-02-03T15:00:00 - 2020-02-03T16:00:00
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MLK 2020: A Commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join us on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 12 p.m. for Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston University’s 48th Commemoration of alumnus Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 20, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union
    775 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Katherine Cornetta
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-01-20T12:00:00 - 2020-01-20T14:00:00

This year’s event celebrates the contributions of Coretta Scott King and Sue Bailey Thurman to the Greater Boston community. In addition, our event will include a celebration of the music of Aretha Franklin by the BU Bands and additional music by the Inner Strength Gospel Choir.

Mayor Walsh will be one of the event’s distinguished speakers, along with featured speaker, Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools.

Boston University strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Disability and Access Services at access@bu.edu.

January 20, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union
    775 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Katherine Cornetta
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Posted:
2020-01-20T12:00:00 - 2020-01-20T14:00:00
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