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Happy Birthday, Cowboy: A Boston Youth Poet Laureate Poetry Reading

Join us for an evening of poetry featuring Parker-Vincent Alva, Boston's Youth Poet Laureate!

April 24, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-24T18:00:47 - 2024-04-24T20:00:00

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Boston City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion, we'll be celebrating National Poetry Month with a reading featuring Parker-Vincent Alva, Boston's new Youth Poet Laureate! This is Parker's first public reading as Youth Poet Laureate. 

Host: Boston's Poet Laureate, Porsha Olayiwola

Guest performances by: Crystal Valentine, Amy Luo, and more poets to be announced!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Happy Birthday, Cowboy poster

April 24, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-24T18:00:47 - 2024-04-24T20:00:00
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Mayor's Poetry Program Reading

Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with the annual Mayor's Poetry Program reading!

April 26, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-04-26T12:00:00 - 2024-04-26T13:30:00

Update: NEW LOCATION - due to weather, this event will now be held at City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion (5 Congress St, at the intersection of Congress St and Hanover St across from the Boston Public Market).

The Mayor's Poetry Program is an annual program in which Boston residents are invited to submit poems to be displayed throughout City Hall and in an online gallery for one year. The theme for 2024, selected by Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola, was "Resistance".

Fifteen poems were selected to be displayed throughout City Hall for a year. Selected poets and honorable mentions will be participating in a reading on Friday, April 26, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza's Civic Pavilion.

RSVP

April 26, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-04-26T12:00:00 - 2024-04-26T13:30:00
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Millmont Street Community Meeting

The Mayor's Office of Housing is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to see the proposed plans and share your thoughts.

May 1, 2024
2024-05-01T18:30:00 - 2024-05-01T20:00:00

MOH invites you to provide your feedback on the future use of an unnumbered parcel on Millmont Street in Highland Park. MOH welcomes your feedback on the proposed use of these parcels as open space.

May 1, 2024
2024-05-01T18:30:00 - 2024-05-01T20:00:00
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Earth Day Extravaganza

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Boston!

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00

Come by City Hall Plaza (above the Civic Pavilion) to say hello to our teams and partners and learn how you can Go Green and Save Green all year long. City staff and others will be providing information on how you can help us go carbon neutral along with other exciting climate initiatives! Enjoy a short speaking program, games, activities, and pick up some swag! 

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00
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Boston Home Center Housing Resource Fair

Join the Boston Home Center for a Housing Resource Fair and learn about programs and resources that can help you buy a home and be a successful homeowner.

April 27, 2024
  • 10:00am - 12:30pm
  • Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club
    15 Talbot Avenue
    Dorchester , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Home Center
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-27T10:00:00 - 2024-04-27T12:30:00

During the Fair, prospective homebuyers and current homeowners can meet with mortgage lenders, real estate agents, Boston Home Center staff, the Home Center’s nonprofit partners, and other housing resource organizations.

 

April 27, 2024
  • 10:00am - 12:30pm
  • Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club
    15 Talbot Avenue
    Dorchester , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Home Center
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-27T10:00:00 - 2024-04-27T12:30:00
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Willowwood Rock Urban Wild Cleanup

Join neighbors and Urban Wilds staff in helping to take care of Willowwood Rock, one of Boston's oldest protected Urban Wilds. 

May 11, 2024
2024-05-11T10:00:00 - 2024-05-11T12:00:00

We will focus on picking up trash and improving growing conditions for beautiful wildflowers. There will be opportunities to learn more about Willowwood Rock and how we can work together to help this special place remain healthy for all.

No experience necessary! Urban Wilds staff will provide all necessary tools and instruction.

Rain date Saturday May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please register here.   

May 11, 2024
2024-05-11T10:00:00 - 2024-05-11T12:00:00
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Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park Project Public Meeting

Please join the Boston and Revere Project Team for a virtual public meeting to learn more about the project!

May 2, 2024
2024-05-02T18:00:06 - 2024-05-02T19:30:00

The City of Boston and the City of Revere are partnering to design flood protection and recreational improvements along Bennington Street in East Boston and Fredericks Park in Revere. During this meeting, the Boston and Revere Project Team will share background information about the project, present an update about the work we have completed, discuss the design process for flood mitigation, and collect your feedback about recreational opportunities you would like to see in the project area. Spanish and Arabic interpretation will be provided during the meeting.

RSVP FOR THE MEETING

If you have any difficulty registering for the meeting or if you have any questions, please contact: 

For more information about the project and to learn about other upcoming engagement events

visit the project webpage

May 2, 2024
2024-05-02T18:00:06 - 2024-05-02T19:30:00
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Community Meeting: New North End Community Center Update

Join us on April 2 for an update on progress on the new center.

April 2, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • BCYF Nazzaro Community Center
    30 North Bennet Street
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Public Facilities Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-02T18:00:00 - 2024-04-02T19:30:00

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department, and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for a community meeting to discuss the construction process and progress for the design of the new community center in the North End. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6pm at the BCYF Nazzaro Community Center at 30 North Bennet Street in the North End.

April 2, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • BCYF Nazzaro Community Center
    30 North Bennet Street
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Public Facilities Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-02T18:00:00 - 2024-04-02T19:30:00
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OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION VISION EVENT

Our Dorchester Vision Session for the Boston Office of Historic Preservation is scheduled for May 6, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Codman Square Public Library. The meeting will also be held virtually online through Zoom.

RSVP TODAY

 

May 6, 2024
2024-05-06T18:00:26 - 2024-05-06T20:00:00

Established in 2022, our mission at the Office of Historic Preservation is to safeguard Boston's rich cultural heritage while amplifying the voices of underrepresented Bostonians. Housed within the Environment, Energy, and Open Space Cabinet, our department includes the Boston Landmarks Commission, the City Archaeology Program, and the Commemoration Commission.

Over the next several months the Office of Historic Preservation will continue it's outreach efforts to various neighborhood groups. The presentations aim is to advocate for a new framework showcasing how historic preservation can address some of Boston's pressing challenges in environmental sustainability, social equity, and affordable housing.

Review Slide Deck

Notice of accommodationS

English - Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. fI you need them, please contact us at blc@boston.gov or 617-635-1935, as soon as possible.

Spanish - Espanol - Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a (blc@boston.govv), LCA@boston.gov o llamando a (617-635-1935), hasta esta fecha: (Date: 5-1-24).

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen: Sèvis entèpretasyon, tradiksyon, ak sèvis akomodasyon pou andikape disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov oswa (617-635-1935), ant: (Date: 5-1-24)

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我 們 可 以 為 您 提 供 免 費 的 又 譯,筆譯,和殘疾人士合理照顧服務。 如 有 需 要, 請 在 (Date: 5-1-24 )X X 月 Y Y 日,前 與 我 們 連 絡,發電子郵件至 (bl c@boston.gov) L C A @ b o s t o n . g o v 或 致 電 (6 1 7 - 6 3 5 - 1935)

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch, dịch thuật và hỗ trợ người khuyết tật được cung cấp miễn phí cho bạn. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov hoặc (617-635-1935) trước ngày: (Date: 5-1-24)

Simplified Chinese- 简体中文: 我们可以为您提供免费的又译,笔译,和残疾人士合理照顾服务。如有需要,请在 (5-1- 2 4 )X X 月 Y Y 日 前 与 我 们 联 系 ,发 电 子 邮 件 至 (blc@boston.gov ) LCA@bosto n.gov 或 致 电 (6 1 7 - 6 3 5 - 1 9 3 5 )

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu: Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason, traduson y sirvisus di komodason pa gentis ku difisénsia di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov ó pa telefóni, pa númeru (617-635-1935). Na es data: (Date: 5-1-24)

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода и по приспособлению инвалидов предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты (blc@boston.gov) LCA@boston.gov либо по телефону (617-635-1935) до (Date: 5-1-24)

Portuguese - Português: Disponibilizamos serviços de tradução e interpretação e adaptações especiais para pessoas com deficiências gratuitamente. Para solicitar, envie e-mail para (blc@boston.govv), LCA@boston.gov ou ligue para (617-635-1935) até o dia (Date: 5-1-24)

French - Français: Les services d'interprétation, de traduction et d'adaptation aux personnes handicapées sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à (blc@boston.gov), LCA@boston.gov ou au (617-635-1935), d'ici au:(Date: 5-1-24)

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda luuqadaha iyo hoyga naafada ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir (blc@boston.gov) , LCA@boston.gov ama (617-635-1935) markay taariikhdu tahay: (Date: 5-1-24)

May 6, 2024
2024-05-06T18:00:26 - 2024-05-06T20:00:00
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White Stadium Transportation Workshop: Jamaica Plain Neighborhood

Come learn more about the White Stadium Transportation Plan!

April 10, 2024
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-10T19:30:09 - 2024-04-10T21:00:00

In this workshop, we will present a detailed transportation plan for the Jamaica Plain neighborhood for discussion and feedback. This meeting is open to the public, but is intended for Jamaica Plain residents 

Topics we will cover include:

  • Neighborhood streets proposed for parking regulations changes, including consideration of Resident Permit Parking. 
  • Game day traffic and parking restrictions
  • Updated proposed Shuttle circulation routes with street dimensions and traffic flow
  • Data on proposed shuttle frequency and size
  • Sidewalk improvement areas
  • Pedestrian safety improvements
  • Rideshare and carpool pick up and drop off locations
  • Enforcement mechanisms
April 10, 2024
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    White Stadium
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-04-10T19:30:09 - 2024-04-10T21:00:00
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