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Webster Avenue Playground Community Meeting 2

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for Webster Ave. Playground!

Register Here

June 2, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-02T18:00:00 - 2026-06-02T19:30:00
June 2, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-02T18:00:00 - 2026-06-02T19:30:00

Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026: High Standards

Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026, Kickoff Event. An educational experience on social consumption. 

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T20:00:00

Join us for the kickoff event of the Fourth Annual Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026: Social in the City — an evening centered on education, conversation, and the future of social consumption in Boston.

Hosted by the City of Boston Cannabis Industry Development Team and the Boston Cannabis Board, this informational session will explore Boston’s anticipated municipal planning process, the three new social consumption license types, community impact considerations, and the statewide framework surrounding social consumption.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from City & State representatives, engage in discussion, ask questions, and learn more about how social consumption could shape hospitality, culture, nightlife, equity, and economic opportunity throughout Boston.

Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, community member, advocate, consumer, or simply curious about social consumption this event is designed to inform, connect, and empower.

Get Social in the City with us as we kick off a week dedicated to cannabis education, equity, culture, and community.

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T20:00:00

Charlestown: 1 Washington Pl Abutters Meeting

Confirming occupancy of single family and changing to 3 attached townhouses. ZBA approval will be required. An occupancy determination will be required. Erect an addition.

May 21, 2026
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 165 740 6324

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

May 21, 2026
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T19:00:00

Boston Public Library South End Branch Community Meeting

May 19, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 695 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Sarah Sharpe
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-19T18:00:00 - 2026-05-19T19:30:00

Join us for a project update and walkthrough of Alley 510! We will review the project schedule, discuss proposed changes to the alley, and welcome your feedback. Images to be discussed during the meeting will be posted on bpl.org/south-end-project on May 12, 2026.



Rain Location - Union Church, 485 Columbus Ave

May 19, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 695 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Sarah Sharpe
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-19T18:00:00 - 2026-05-19T19:30:00

Back Bay and Beacon Hill Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Coffee Hour

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.

This year’s Back Bay Coffee Hour at Copley Square Park will also serve as a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the completion of the park’s comprehensive renovation. The climate-resilient transformation delivers improved accessibility, an expanded tree canopy, and upgraded infrastructure to better support both everyday use and signature civic events.

Learn more at boston.gov/copley-square-park

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Chinatown and Bay Village Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

May 18, 2026
Event Date2026-05-18T10:30:00 - 2026-05-18T11:30:00

Bay Village Coffee Hour

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.

May 18, 2026
Event Date2026-05-18T10:30:00 - 2026-05-18T11:30:00

South End: 47 Gray Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Amendment to ALT1734568 to add a rear deck.

May 13, 2026
Event Date2026-05-13T18:00:00 - 2026-05-13T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 161 445 5996

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

May 13, 2026
Event Date2026-05-13T18:00:00 - 2026-05-13T19:00:00

Dorchester: 3 Bruce Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Extend habitable space to the basement as part of the first floor by adding three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, laundry, and a family room. Includes new MEPs and life safety improvements.

 

May 11, 2026
Event Date2026-05-11T18:00:00 - 2026-05-11T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 160 594 9575

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

May 11, 2026
Event Date2026-05-11T18:00:00 - 2026-05-11T19:00:00

Dorchester: 996 Dorchester Avenue Abutters Meeting

Applicant Enterprise KG, LLC which operates an existing restaurant at intends to apply to the Licensing Board to extend their hours of operation on Fridays and Saturdays ONLY from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00  p.m. to 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. and apply for a Common Vicutaller License in the adjoining space for an Ice Cream Shop with daily hours from Noon-11:00 p.m..

May 12, 2026
Event Date2026-05-12T18:00:00 - 2026-05-12T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 160 711 2171

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

 

May 12, 2026
Event Date2026-05-12T18:00:00 - 2026-05-12T19:00:00

Penniman Road Play Area Community Meeting 3

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for Penniman Road Play Area!

Register Here

June 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Max Sell
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:30:00
June 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Max Sell
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:30:00
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