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Tenean Beach Cleanup

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T09:00:00 - 2023-04-15T14:00:00

In honor of One Boston Day, the Boston Environment Department and Boston Planning & Development Agency are teaming up with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and Neponset River Watershed Association to host a cleanup of Tenean Beach in Dorchester.

sign up here

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T09:00:00 - 2023-04-15T14:00:00
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Western Avenue Bike Lane Drop-By Hours

We want to hear from you about upcoming bike projects in Allston and Brighton, including Western Avenue.  Drop by Smith Playground at the (corner of Western Avenue and South Campus Drive) anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.  Rain date: Thursday, April 20, 4 - 6 p.m. 

April 19, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Smith Playground (corner of Western Avenue and South Campus Drive)
    235 Western Avenue
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2023-04-19T16:00:00 - 2023-04-19T18:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. Come chat with us at an in-person, outdoor event to learn more about projects in your neighborhood, including:

April 19, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Smith Playground (corner of Western Avenue and South Campus Drive)
    235 Western Avenue
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Better Bike Lanes team
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2023-04-19T16:00:00 - 2023-04-19T18:00:00
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North Beacon Street Drop-In Session at Faneuil Gardens

We want to hear from you about upcoming bike projects in Allston and Brighton, including North Beacon Street.

May 30, 2023
2023-05-30T16:30:00 - 2023-05-30T18:30:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. We are holding a drop-in session at the Faneuil Gardens Community Center. Depending on the weather, we will have a table set up outside in front of the community center, or we will be set up inside the community center. Drop in anytime to ask questions, view materials, and learn more about the project. Spanish interpretation will be provided. 

Come chat with us to learn more about other projects in your neighborhood, including:

May 30, 2023
2023-05-30T16:30:00 - 2023-05-30T18:30:00
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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 21, 2023
2023-04-21T12:00:00 - 2023-04-21T13:30:00

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 2023, selected by Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola, was "Love".

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 21, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. on City Hall Plaza (the Speaker's Corner in front of the main entrance). In the event of inclement weather, the reading will be moved indoors to room 801 at Boston City Hall.

Read the 2023 poems

April 21, 2023
2023-04-21T12:00:00 - 2023-04-21T13:30:00
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Family-Friendly Wetlands Walk

Cap off school vacation week by spending some time outdoors and learning more about wetlands ecology, the history of neighborhood advocacy, and the ecological restoration work now underway. Boston Urban Wilds staff will lead the way. Meet at the Coniston Road entrance (25 Coniston Road, Roslindale, MA 02131). 

April 21, 2023
2023-04-21T10:30:00 - 2023-04-21T11:30:00

The Urban Wilds Program and neighbors of Roslindale Wetlands welcome families and individuals to join us on a fun and educational walk through the wetlands. We will talk about the importance of wetlands in Boston, how residents worked with the City to protect Roslindale Wetlands, and how we can work together to keep places like this healthy. The walk will last up to one hour and participants should be ready for the possibility of a few muddy and uneven sections of trail. 

April 21, 2023
2023-04-21T10:30:00 - 2023-04-21T11:30:00
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Poplar Street Community Walk

Walk and talk with us about the upcoming bike project on Poplar Street.

May 6, 2023
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Outside the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Boston Transportation Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Posted:
2023-05-06T11:00:00 - 2023-05-06T13:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. This walk will focus on changes coming to Poplar Street.

Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Rain date: Saturday, May 13

May 6, 2023
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Outside the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Boston Transportation Department
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Posted:
2023-05-06T11:00:00 - 2023-05-06T13:00:00
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McBride Street and Eliot Street Community Walk

Walk and talk with us about upcoming bike projects on McBride Street and Eliot Street.

May 25, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Corner of McBride Street and Call Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T17:30:00 - 2023-05-25T19:30:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network in Jamaica Plain. This walk will focus on changes coming to Eliot Street and McBride Street. Separate walks will be held for other projects in the neighborhood, including Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon Street and Boylston Street

We will meet at the corner of McBride Street and Call Street at 5:30 p.m. and regroup at the Eliot School at approximately 6:30 pm.

Rain date: Thursday, June 8

May 25, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Corner of McBride Street and Call Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-25T17:30:00 - 2023-05-25T19:30:00
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Boylston Street Community Walk

Walk and talk with us about the upcoming bike project on Boylston Street.

May 24, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Boylston Street and Lamartine Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-24T18:00:00 - 2023-05-24T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network in Jamaica Plain. This walk will focus on changes coming to Boylston Street. Separate walks will be held for other projects in the neighborhood, including Eliot StreetMcBride Street, and Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon Street.

Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Rain date: Wednesday, June 7

May 24, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Boylston Street and Lamartine Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-24T18:00:00 - 2023-05-24T19:00:00
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Green/Seaverns/ Gordon Community Walk

Walk and talk with us about upcoming bike projects on Green Street and Seaverns Avenue. 

May 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Green Street and Woolsey Square
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T18:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. These changes will increase the legibility of the bike network in Jamaica Plain. This walk will focus on changes coming to Green Street and Seaverns Avenue/Gordon Street. Separate walks will be held for other projects in the neighborhood, including Eliot Street, McBride Street, and Boylston Street.

Rain date: Tuesday, June 6

May 23, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Intersection of Green Street and Woolsey Square
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2023-05-23T18:00:00 - 2023-05-23T19:00:00
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North Beacon Street Drop-In Session

We want to hear from you about upcoming bike projects in Allston and Brighton, including North Beacon Street.

May 25, 2023
2023-05-25T16:30:00 - 2023-05-25T18:30:00

We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. We are holding an outdoor drop-in session in Union Square. We will have a table set up outside at the corner of North Beacon Street and Cambridge Street, near 1 North Beacon Street. Drop in anytime to ask questions, view materials, and learn more about the project. Mandarin and Cantonese interpretation will be provided. 

Come chat with us to learn more about other projects in your neighborhood, including:

In the event of rain, we'll postpone to Wednesday, May 31, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. (announced on the project webpage). 

May 25, 2023
2023-05-25T16:30:00 - 2023-05-25T18:30:00
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