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Green New Deal For BPS - Visioning Session for Families with Young Children

The Office of Early Childhood and Boston Public Schools (BPS)  need your vision and expertise to drive the design of BPS's future learning environments! 

January 11, 2023
2023-01-11T17:30:00 - 2023-01-11T19:00:00

Family members of young children are invited to join us to learn more about the Green New Deal for BPS and how you, as a family member of a young learner, can help develop the BPS facilities plan for our future elementary students!  

January 11, 2023
2023-01-11T17:30:00 - 2023-01-11T19:00:00
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Office of Housing Stability Virtual Legal Clinic

Every week, the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) hosts a virtual clinic for small landlords and tenants. 

December 27, 2022
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly, starting from December 27, 2022, until July 3, 2023
  • THIS IS A
    VIRTUAL EVENT,
  • Contact:
    The Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-27T17:30:00 - 2022-12-27T19:00:00

At this clinic, you can speak with attorneys, a landlord mediator, and OHS staff. This staff can assist you with applying for the Rental Relief Fund.

Prior to the clinic, you will receive a meeting link via email.

Please note: This clinic is only for residents and property owners in the City of Boston.

December 27, 2022
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly, starting from December 27, 2022, until July 3, 2023
  • THIS IS A
    VIRTUAL EVENT,
  • Contact:
    The Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-27T17:30:00 - 2022-12-27T19:00:00
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Office of Housing Stability Virtual Legal Clinic

Every week, the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) hosts a virtual clinic for small landlords and tenants. 

December 28, 2022
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from December 28, 2022, 12 times
  • This is a
    virtual event,
  • Contact:
    The Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-28T17:30:00 - 2022-12-28T19:00:00

At this clinic, you can speak with attorneys, a landlord mediator, and OHS staff. This staff can assist you with applying for the Rental Relief Fund.

Prior to the clinic, you will receive a meeting link via email.

Please note: This clinic is only for residents and property owners in the City of Boston.

December 28, 2022
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from December 28, 2022, 12 times
  • This is a
    virtual event,
  • Contact:
    The Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-28T17:30:00 - 2022-12-28T19:00:00
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Housing Search Workshop

Every other Thursday, the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) hosts an in-person housing search workshop.

January 5, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Thursday, starting from January 5, 2023, until September 30, 2023
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Room 705
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-01-05T16:00:00 - 2023-01-05T18:00:00
January 5, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats every other week on Thursday, starting from January 5, 2023, until September 30, 2023
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Room 705
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-01-05T16:00:00 - 2023-01-05T18:00:00
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Free Bike Repair Workshop - Egleston Square

December 13, 2022
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Egleston Square Branch
    2044 Columbus Avenue
    Roxbury, 02119
  • Contact:
    Anna Jacobs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-13T16:30:00 - 2022-12-13T18:00:00

Want to learn how to fix a bike? Join us for a free hands-on workshop at the Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library. All ages welcome!

December 13, 2022
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Egleston Square Branch
    2044 Columbus Avenue
    Roxbury, 02119
  • Contact:
    Anna Jacobs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-13T16:30:00 - 2022-12-13T18:00:00
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Free Bike Repair Workshop - East Boston

December 7, 2022
  • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • East Boston
    365 South Bremen Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Anna Jacobs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-07T14:00:00 - 2022-12-07T15:30:00

Want to learn how to fix a bike? Join us for a free hands-on workshop at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. All ages welcome!

December 7, 2022
  • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • East Boston
    365 South Bremen Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Anna Jacobs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-12-07T14:00:00 - 2022-12-07T15:30:00
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'We Still Live Here': Film Screening and Discussion

Join us for a screening of the film, "We Still Live Here (Âs Nutayuneân)", the story of cultural revival by the Wampanoag people of Massachusetts as they navigate centuries of oppression and resilience.

December 13, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • North American Indian Center of Boston
    105 S Huntington Ave
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    amira.madison@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2022-12-13T18:00:00 - 2022-12-13T20:00:00

Leadership from the Native American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) will hold space for discussion on the cultural impact of reviving Indigenous cultures.

You can learn more about the film online. Refreshments will be provided.

Get your ticket here

 

Graphic with text: We Still Live Here | Film Screening and Discussion

December 13, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • North American Indian Center of Boston
    105 S Huntington Ave
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    amira.madison@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2022-12-13T18:00:00 - 2022-12-13T20:00:00
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Welcome Home, Boston Open House

During the Fall of 2022, we will engage with the community about 70 City-owned lots largely in City Council District 4, just north and south of Talbot Avenue at Blue Hill Avenue, where we propose to make the first of these new homes a reality.

November 19, 2022
2022-11-19T10:00:00 - 2022-11-19T14:00:00

Join us for an Open House, which will feature detailed information about the first 70 parcels that will be offered for development and allow you to talk about the process and express your thoughts on what kind of housing you’d like to see built. 

Also at the event, Boston Home Center staff will explain the resources and increased financial assistance available to first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the Boston Home Center will be offering $15 million of ARPA funds will be utilized to support:

  • The ONE+Boston Mortgage Program, which provides down payment assistance of up to 10 percent  (5 percent from the City and 5 percent from the State) of the purchase price and a discount on today’s high interest rates
  • Homebuying 101 Classes
  • Credit Counseling
November 19, 2022
2022-11-19T10:00:00 - 2022-11-19T14:00:00
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Construction Fire Safety Summit

The City of Boston is offering a seminar focused on preventing construction fires and accidents in Boston.

November 16, 2022
  • 7:00am - 11:30am
  • 55 Hallet St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    colette Folan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-11-16T07:00:00 - 2022-11-16T11:30:00

As responsible persons working within the construction industry, we owe this to the citizens of Boston, those working in the trades and first responders to provide a safe work environment.  Please join the Mayor’s Office, the Boston Fire Department and Inspectional Services as they clearly communicate their heightened expectations of industry stakeholders.

 

TOPICS TO INCLUDE:

The Boston Fire Department’s expectations concerning:

  • Code compliance with NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).  Including its implementation and management throughout the construction process.
  • The Fire Prevention Program Manager and their important role in the construction process.
  • NFPA 51B (Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and other Hot Work).

Additional Topics:

  • Performing renovations in an occupied building. This process is often referred to as “Phased Occupancy” and Life Safety Systems have to be maintained and operational.
  • Laboratory Space in new and existing buildings.

YOU SHOULD ATTEND IF YOU:

                  Build; Own; Develop; Burn; Impaired; Author.

  • General Contractors and Construction Managers responsible for NFPA compliance.
  • Management of occupied buildings with planned/ongoing renovations.
  • Owners seeking early/phased occupancy before the job is 100% complete.
  • Subcontractors performing HOT WORKS sprinkler and fire alarm contractors that modify/impair existing systems
  • Code Consult or write NFPA 241 Plans for the construction industry.
November 16, 2022
  • 7:00am - 11:30am
  • 55 Hallet St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    colette Folan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-11-16T07:00:00 - 2022-11-16T11:30:00
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Boston Home Center Virtual Homeowners' Workshop

On November 15 at 6 p.m., the Boston Home Center will host a virtual homeowners' workshop.

November 15, 2022
2022-11-15T18:00:00 - 2022-11-15T19:30:00

Learn about the Boston Home Center's no interest home repair loans, additional dwelling unit (ADU) loans, and how you can receive grant money of up to $10,000 per unit for removing lead paint from your home. If you are struggling with your housing payment, learn about our Foreclosure Prevention and Intervention program as well as our Foreclosure Emergency Fund.

Interpretative services in Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin will be provided. To request another language, including American Sign Language, email homecenter@boston.gov at least seven days prior to the workshop. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

Register for the workshop on Zoom


El 15 de Noviembre a las 6 de la tarde, el Boston Home Center ofrecerá un taller virtual para propietarios de viviendas.

Infórmese sobre los préstamos para la reparación de viviendas sin intereses del Boston Home Center, los préstamos para ADU y cómo puede recibir una subvención de hasta $10.000 por unidad para eliminar la pintura con plomo de su hogar. Si tiene problemas para pagar su vivienda, infórmese sobre nuestro programa de prevención e intervención de ejecuciones hipotecarias, así como sobre nuestro fondo de emergencia para ejecuciones hipotecarias.



Se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación en español, cantonés y mandarín. Para solicitar otro idioma, incluido el lenguaje de señas estadounidense, envíe un correo electrónico a homecenter@boston.gov como mínimo siete días antes del taller. Se hará todo lo posible para atender su solicitud.



Inscríbase para el taller en Zoom


2022年11月15日 点,波士顿家居中心(Boston Home Center )将举办远程视频房主研讨会。

了解波士顿家居中心的无息房屋维修贷款、增添屋内间房(ADU - 英語簡稱) 贷款,以及如何获得每单位高达10,000美元的补助金,用于去除家中的含铅油漆。如果您在支付住房费用方面遇到困难,聯系我们了解有关止赎预防、干预计划及止赎应急基金。

将提供西班牙语、粤语和普通话的口译服务。如需其他语言的口译服务,包括美国手语,请至少在研讨会前 7 天发送电子邮件至 homecenter@boston.gov。我们将尽一切努力满足您的要求。



在Zoom 登记参与研讨会


Nan dat 15ye novanm 2022 a 6 pm, Boston Home Center pral òganize yon Atelye travay Vityèl pou Pwopriyetè Kay yo.



Jwenn enfòmasyon sou prè reparasyon kay san enterè nan Boston Home Center, Prè ADU, ak kijan ou ka resevwa lajan sibvansyon jiska $10,000 pou chak inite pou retire penti plon lakay ou. Si w gen difikilte avèk peman lojman w, jwenn enfòmasyon sou pwogram Prevansyon ak Entèvansyon Sezi Ipotèk nou an ansanm ak Fon Ijans Sezi Ipotèk nou an.

Yo pral bay sèvis entèpretasyon an Panyòl, Kantonè ak Mandaren. Pou mande yon lòt lang, tankou Lang siy Ameriken, imèl homecenter@boston.gov omwen sèt jou anvan atelye travay la. Yo pral fè tout efò pou akomode demann ou an.



Anrejistre pou atelye travay la sou Zoom


Na dia 15 di Nuvenbru, pa 18h, Boston Home Center stá ta bai resebi un Seminariu Virtual pa Proprietarius di Kaza.



Sabi mas sobri kes enprestimus sen jurus pa reparason na rezidensias di Boston Home Center, enprestimus ADU i komu ki bu ta  podi resebi dinheru di até US$ 10.000 pur unidadi pa retira tinta ku txunbu di bu kaza. Si bu stá ta ku difikuldadis na paga bu moradia, sabi mas sobri nôs programa di prevenson i intervenson kontra izekuson ipotekaria, ben komu nôs fundu di imerjénsia kontra  izekuson ipotekaria.

Stá ta bai ser fornesidu servisus di interpretason na spanhol, kantonês i mandarin. Pa pidi servisu na otu lingua, inkluindu Linguajen Jestual Amerikanu (American Sign Language), mandá-nu un e-mail pa homecenter@boston.gov pelu menus seti dias antis di seminariu. Tudu sforsu stá ta bai ser fetu pa satisfazi bu pididu.



Inskrevi pa seminariu na Zoom


Ngày Ngày 15 tháng 11 lúc 6 giờ chiều, Trung Tâm Gia Cư Boston sẽ tổ chức một Hội Thảo Trực Tuyến Dành Cho Các Chủ Nhà.



Hãy tìm hiểu thêm về các khoản vay sửa nhà không lãi suất của Trung Tâm Gia Cư Boston, các khoản vay ADU, và cách quý vị có thể nhận các khoản tiền trợ cấp lên đến $10,000 mỗi căn hộ để gỡ bỏ sơn pha chì ra khỏi căn nhà của quý vị. Nếu quý vị đang gặp khó khăn chi trả các khoản tiền nhà ở, hãy tìm hiểu chương trình Ngăn Chặn và Can Thiệp Tịch Thu Nhà cũng như Quỹ Hỗ Trợ Tịch Thu Nhà Khẩn Cấp.

Có cung cấp dịch vụ thông dịch bằng tiếng Tây Ban Nha, Quảng Đông và Quan Thoại. Để yêu cầu thông dịch một ngôn ngữ khác, kể cả Ngôn Ngữ Ký Hiệu Hoa Kỳ, xin gửi email đến homecenter@boston.gov ít nhất bảy ngày trước khi hội thảo. Chúng tôi sẽ nỗ lực đáp ứng yêu cầu của quý vị.



Đăng ký tham dự hội thảo qua Zoom


No dia 15 de novembro, às 6pm, o Boston Home Center sediará um Workshop Virtual de Proprietários de Imóveis.

Saiba mais sobre os empréstimos sem juros para reparos residenciais, os empréstimos para Unidade de Habitação Adicional (ADU)  do Boston Home Center e como você pode receber até US$ 10.000 em dinheiro por unidade para remover tinta com chumbo de seu imóvel. Se você estiver tendo dificuldades para pagar o seu imóvel, saiba mais sobre nosso programa de Prevenção e Intervenção de Encerramento, bem como nosso Fundo de Emergência de Encerramento.

Serão fornecidos serviços de interpretação em espanhol, cantonês e mandarim. Para solicitar outro idioma, incluindo a Linguagem de Sinais Americana, envie um e-mail para homecenter@boston.gov pelo menos sete dias antes do workshop.

Todos os esforços serão feitos para atender a sua solicitação.



Inscreva-se para o workshop no Zoom


Le 15 novembre à 18 heures, le Boston Home Center organisera un atelier virtuel dédié aux propriétaires de maisons.



Découvrez les prêts sans intérêt du Boston Home Center pour la réparation des maisons, les prêts ADU, et comment vous pouvez bénéficier d’une subvention allant jusqu’à 10 000 dollars par unité pour retirer la peinture au plomb de votre maison. Si vous avez des difficultés à payer votre logement, veuillez vous renseigner sur notre Programme de prévention et d’intervention en cas de saisie ainsi que sur notre Fonds d’urgence en cas de saisie.

Des services d’interprétation en espagnol, cantonais et mandarin seront fournis. Si vous souhaitez demander une autre langue, y compris la langue des signes américaine (ASL), veuillez envoyer un email à homecenter@boston.gov au moins sept jours avant l’atelier. Toutes les mesures seront prises pour satisfaire votre demande.



Inscrivez-vous à l’atelier sur Zoom


Bisha 15da November, marka ay tahay 6pm, Xarunta Guriga Boston (Boston Home Center) waxay martigelin doontaa Tababarka Internetka ee la siiyo Milkiileyaasha Guriga (Virtual Homeowners' Workshop).



Baro deynta hagaajinta guriga aan korsaarka lahayn ee Xarunta Guriga Boston (Boston Home Center), deynta ADU, iyo sida aad u heli kartid lacag deeq ah ilaa $10,000 halkii guri si gurigaa looga fiiqo rinjiga macdanta "lead". Haddii aad dhibaato ku qabtid bixinta kharashka guriga, baro brograamkena Ka Hortagga iyo Faragelinta Xaraashka Guriga (Foreclosure Prevention and Intervention) iyo sidoo kale Maaliyaddena Degdegga Xaraashka (Foreclosure Emergency Fund).

Waxaa la keeni doonaa adeegyada tarjamada Isbanish, Cantonese iyo Mandarin. Si aad u cosatid luqad kale, sida Luqadda Faraha (American Sign Language), email u dir homecenter@boston.gov ugu yaraan todobo maalin ka hor inta aan la bilaabin tababarka.  Waxaa lagu dadaali doonaa in la soo dhaweeyo codsigaada.



Isku qor tababarka Zoom


15 ноября в 18:00 в Центре помощи покупателям жилья города Бостон (Boston Home Center) пройдет виртуальный семинар домовладельцев.



Узнайте о беспроцентных кредитах на ремонт дома от Центр помощи покупателям жилья города Бостон, кредитах на дополнительную жилищную единицу (ADU) и о том, как вы можете получить грант в размере до 10 000 долларов США на жилищную единицу для удаления свинцовой краски из вашего дома. Если вы испытываете затруднения с оплатой жилья, узнайте о нашей программе предотвращения потери права выкупа (Foreclosure Prevention) и программе вмешательства, а также о нашем Чрезвычайном фонде предотвращения потери права выкупа (Foreclosure Emergency Fund).

Будут предоставлены услуги устного перевода на испанский язык, кантонский и мандаринский диалекты китайского языка. 

Чтобы запросить другой язык, включая американский язык жестов (ASL), напишите по адресу электронной почты homecenter@boston.gov не менее чем за семь дней до семинара. Будут приложены все усилия, чтобы удовлетворить ваш запрос.



Зарегистрируйтесь на семинар в Zoom


في 15 نوفمبر في تمام الساعة 6 مساءً ، سيستضيف Boston Home Center ورشة عمل لأصحاب المنازل الافتراضية.



اطلع على معلومات إضافية بشأن قروض إصلاح المنازل بدون فوائد، وقروض بناء الوحدات السكنية الملحقة  ADU من مركز بوسطن للمساكن Boston Home Center، وكيف يمكنك الحصول على منحة مالية تصل إلى 10,000 دولار لكل وحدة سكنية لإزالة الطلاء المحتوي على الرصاص من منزلك.

إذا كنت تكافح لسداد المبالغ المالية الخاصة بمنزلك، فتعرف على برنامج منع الحجز العقاري والتدخل القضائي الخاص بنا وكذلك صندوق تمويل طوارئ الحجز العقاري لدينا.



سيتم توفير خدمات الترجمة الفورية باللغات الإسبانية والصينية الكانتونية والصينية المَنْدَرينية.

لطلب لغة أخرى، بما في ذلك لغة الإشارة الأمريكية، أرسل بريدًا إلكترونيًا إلى homecenter@boston.gov قبل سبعة أيام على الأقل من ورشة العمل.

سيتم بذل كل جهد ممكن لتلبية طلبك.



سجل لحضور ورشة العمل على برنامج زووم Zoom

November 15, 2022
2022-11-15T18:00:00 - 2022-11-15T19:30:00
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