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Belle Isle Marsh Public Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the regional climate resilience effort for the Belle Isle Marsh!

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:00:00

Please register to attend a virtual information session to learn about the regional climate resilience effort for the Belle Isle Marsh on Wednesday, November 15 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Representatives from the City of Boston, the City of Revere, the Town of Winthrop, Woods Hole Group, and Friends of the Belle Isle Marsh will provide a summary of the Belle Isle Marsh's vulnerabilities, discuss completed work, and share updates about the recently funded coastal resilience projects at the Bennington Street in East Boston, Fredericks Park in Revere, and Morton Street in Winthrop. Join us to learn about the next steps for developing climate adaptation strategies and how you can be involved!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Spanish interpretation will be available.

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:00:00
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Back Bay Fens Pathways Community Meeting

Join us at an online community engagement meeting.

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:30:00

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: 11/08.

Join the Zoom meeting

 

Fens pathways

 

November 15, 2023
2023-11-15T18:00:00 - 2023-11-15T19:30:00
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The Great Pumpkin Smash - Composting Event

Don't trash them, smash them!

November 4, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • English High School outdoor track
    144 McBride St
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Madeline Montgomery
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-11-04T11:00:00 - 2023-11-04T14:00:00

Compost your Halloween pumpkins at this family-fun event, featuring pumpkin-smashing activities and Olympic-style games for children of all ages. 

Join us to see how many pounds of pumpkins Boston can divert from the trash and into sustainable compost in just three hours!

  • Make sure to remove any candles, wax, and glitter from pumpkins.
  • Pumpkins with paint or permanent marker will not be accepted to be composted at this event. 
  • This event is made possible through the City's partnership with Mothers Out Front Boston, South Street Youth Center, Boston Green Academy, Garbage to Garden, and Save that Stuff!.
  • Rain or shine!
  • Help us get a headcount! Use the QR code to RSVP:

November 4, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • English High School outdoor track
    144 McBride St
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Madeline Montgomery
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Posted:
2023-11-04T11:00:00 - 2023-11-04T14:00:00
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Malcolm X Park Opening

Please join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to cut the ribbon over $8 million in improvements to Malcolm X Park.

October 14, 2023
2023-10-14T10:00:00 - 2023-10-14T12:00:00
October 14, 2023
2023-10-14T10:00:00 - 2023-10-14T12:00:00
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iWalk International Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day

Join us on October 4, 2023, to celebrate an active commute!

October 4, 2023
2023-10-04T07:00:00 - 2023-10-04T12:00:00

iWalk, or International Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day, is a great way to celebrate active transportation by jumpstarting walking and biking to school in the community. iWalk will take place on October 4, 2023, but can be celebrated anytime that works best for your school! You can register online for all three annual flagship days at once and request promotional materials for the school year. Should you wish to fax or email your registration use the PDF form.

October 4, 2023
2023-10-04T07:00:00 - 2023-10-04T12:00:00
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Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Virtual Meeting

Please join the Boston Home Center for a virtual meeting to learn more about the Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program.

October 4, 2023
2023-10-04T18:00:00 - 2023-10-04T19:00:00

The program will offer owner-occupants technical assistance and up to $50,000 per unit to electrify and decarbonize their buildings. Topics include:

  • What is green retrofitting
  • How the pilot works
  • Who is eligible

REGISTER FOR THE MEETING

Participe en una reunión virtual del Boston Home Center para obtener más información sobre el Programa piloto de modernización saludable y ecológica, que ofrecerá asistencia técnica y hasta 50.000 dólares por unidad a los propietarios-ocupantes para la electrificación y descarbonización sus edificios. Los temas incluyen:

  • ¿Qué es la modernización ecológica?
  • Cómo funciona el programa piloto
  • Quien puede participar

REGÍSTRESE PARA LA REUNIÓN

请参加波士顿家庭中心的线上会议，了解更多关于健康绿色改造试点计划 (Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program) 的信息。该计划将为房主自住者提供技术协助以及每单元高达 $50,000 的资金用于对其建筑进行电气化和脱碳改造。会议主题包括：

  • 什么是绿色改造
  • 试点计划如何开展
  • 哪些人有资格参与计划

注册参加会议

Tanpri rantre nan Boston Home Center pou yon reyinyon vityèl pou aprann plis sou Healthy Green Retrofit Pilot Program, ki pral bay pwopriyetè kay yo asistans teknik ak jiska $50,000 pou chak inite pou elektrifye ak dekabonize bilding yo. Sijè yo enkli:

  • Ki sa ki renovasyon ekolojik
  • Ki jan pilòt lan fonksyone
  • Ki moun ki elijib?

ANREJISTRE POU PATISIPE NAN REYINYON AN

Partisipa na un reunion virtual ku Boston Home Center pa sabi mas sobri o programa piloto di retrofit saudável i verdi, ki ta oferesi proprietáriu-okupantis assistênsia téknika e ati US$ 50.000 kada unidadi pa eletrifika i deskarbonizar nhos edifísius.  Topikus ta inkliu:

  • O ke ki o retrofit verdi.
  • Moki o programa 
  • piloto ta fonsiona.

INSKREVI PA RIUNION

Vui lòng tham gia một cuộc họp ảo của Boston Home Center để tìm hiểu thêm về Chương Trình Thí Điểm Healthy and Green Retrofit, chương trình này sẽ cung cấp hỗ trợ kỹ thuật cho chủ sở hữu-sử dụng với số tiền lên đến $50.000 mỗi căn để điện khí hóa và khử carbon cho các tòa nhà của họ. Các chủ đề gồm có:

  • Green retrofit là gì
  • Chương trình thí điểm hoạt động như thế nào
  • Ai đủ điều kiện

ĐĂNG KÝ THAM GIA CUỘC HỌP

請參加波士頓家庭中心的線上會議，瞭解更多關於健康綠色改造試點計畫 (Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program) 的資訊。該計畫將為房主自住者提供技術協助以及每單元高達 $50,000 的資金用於對其建築進行電氣化和脫碳改造。會議主題包括：

  • 什麼是綠色改造
  • 試點計畫如何開展
  • 哪些人有資格參與計畫

註冊參加會議

Приглашаем Вас принять участие в виртуальной встрече с Центра помощи покупателям жилья города Бостон, чтобы узнать больше о Пилотной программе экомодернизации, в рамках которой владельцам зданий, проживающих на своей территории, будет предложена техническая помощь и до 50 000 долларов на квартиру для электрификации и декарбонизации их зданий. Обсуждаемые темы включают:

  • Что такое экомодернизация
  • Как работает Пилотная программа
  • Кто имеет право на участие в программе

ЗАРЕГИСТРИРУЙТЕСЬ ДЛЯ УЧАСТИЯ ВО ВСТРЕЧЕ

يرجى الانضمام إلى Boston Home Center لعقد اجتماع افتراضي لمعرفة المزيد حول البرنامج التجريبي التحديثي الصحي والأخضر، والذي سيقدم المساعدة الفنية للمالكين وما يصل إلى 50,000 دولار لكل وحدة لتزويد مبانيهم بالطاقة الكهربائية وإزالة الكربون منها.

المواضيع تشمل:

ما هو التعديل التحديثي الأخضر

كيف يعمل البرنامج التجريبي

من هو المؤهل

"سجِّل لحضور الاجتماع"

October 4, 2023
2023-10-04T18:00:00 - 2023-10-04T19:00:00
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Electronic Waste Drop-off

Boston residents can bring electronic waste for recycling at this drop-off pop-up event!

October 21, 2023
2023-10-21T08:30:00 - 2023-10-21T12:00:00
Please note:
  • We only take waste from Boston residents. You will need to show proof of residency. 
  • Paper shredding is offered at this event. Residents can bring up to 10 Staple sized boxes for shredding. 
  • We reserve the right to reject any material that does not meet our regulations. 
  • We do not accept any waste from businesses.

 

Accepted materials:
  • Computers: desktops, towers, laptops, tablets, LCD flat panel monitors
  • Printers: inkjets, laserjets. copiers, and scanners 
  • Networking equipment: switches, routers, and servers
  • Batteries: UPS, laptop, cell phone
  • Audio and video equipment: VHS players, DVD players, stereos, speakers, headphones
  • Telephones: cell phones and landline phones
  • Other electronic accessories: keyboards, mouse devices, cables, and wires
October 21, 2023
2023-10-21T08:30:00 - 2023-10-21T12:00:00
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Urban Agriculture Community Engagement Event: Roxbury

Celebrate community and shape the vision for growing and raising food in Boston. Make art, move to music, build community, and share your ideas. 

September 30, 2023
2023-09-30T11:00:00 - 2023-09-30T14:00:00

GrowBoston, the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture wants to hear your ideas about growing food in Roxbury. 

In an effort to develop the City of Boston’s urban agriculture strategy, GrowBoston is hosting four community engagement events. These events are taking place in neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity and other social vulnerabilities: Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and East Boston. We want to hear each neighborhood's urban agriculture priorities!

September 30, 2023
2023-09-30T11:00:00 - 2023-09-30T14:00:00
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Urban Agriculture Community Engagement Event: Mattapan

Celebrate community and shape the vision for growing and raising food in Boston. Make art, move to music, build community, and share your ideas. 

September 23, 2023
2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00

GrowBoston, the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture wants to hear your ideas about growing food in Mattapan. 

In an effort to develop the City of Boston’s urban agriculture strategy, GrowBoston is hosting four community engagement events. These events are taking place in neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity and other social vulnerabilities: Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and East Boston. We want to hear each neighborhood's urban agriculture priorities!

September 23, 2023
2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00
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Free Bike Repair (Dorchester)

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops.

August 29, 2023
2023-08-29T18:00:00 - 2023-08-29T20:00:00

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops. Everyone is welcome to join these hands-on workshops and learn the basics of fixing and maintenance of a bike. You can bring your own bike too if it needs some basic repairs!

August 29, 2023
2023-08-29T18:00:00 - 2023-08-29T20:00:00
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