Eugene Matthew Lydon was born on April 29, 1929 in Boston.  Eugene enlisted in the United States Army on July 19, 1951 and was deployed to Korea as a Field Artillery Chief. Corporal Lydon was in the 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat when he was killed in action  on September 13, 1952.  Lydon was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Corporal Lydon is buried in the Mount Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury.  Lydon was survived by his parents Margaret and Matthew Lydon who resided in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston.

Step back in time and relive the magic of old school jams at our Old School Dance Party! Get ready to dance the night away on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5 - 9 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. DJ Bruno will be on deck to spin your favorite hits from yesteryears. Join us for a nostalgic journey through music as we come together to celebrate the timeless beats that have stood the test of time. Admission is free, and all are welcome to join in the fun!

 Join us at our upcoming R&B Dance Party in Collaboration with Silk R&B Night! Join us on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 5 - 9 p.m. for an electrifying evening of music and dance at at City Hall Plaza. The renowned DJ Real P will be spinning the hottest tracks, guaranteeing a night filled with irresistible beats that'll have you moving like never before. Embrace the vibrant energy as we celebrate unity through music and dance. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and more at the Shattuck Picnic Grove and all over the park.

Join the community members of Dorchester and park users of Mother's Rest at Four Corners for an amazing park opening hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Park and Recreation Department. The new development of the park includes the play lot, passive areas and pathways, landscaping, new infrastructure, and site furnishings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Commemorate the brave LGBTQ+ people who risked their safety to advocate for the lives and humanity of LGBTQ+ people, to celebrate the richness and complexity of LGBTQ+ community, and to continue to advocate for equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, especially those who face intersecting forms of oppression.

Join us on Monday, June 3, at City Hall Plaza at 11 a.m. to kickoff Pride month with a flag raising, remarks from Boston Pride 4 The People, Road of Rainbows, Museum of Science, and performances!

We'd like to invite our Beacon Hill, Chinatown neighbors and Tadpole Playground users to join our second Community Meeting. We’ll be holding an in-person meeting  Tadpole Playground featuring a presentation by our designers where the team will present a concept plan for Tadpole Playground followed by question and answer session.  

For more information on Tadpole Playground please visit the project page. 

 Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at thamara.pierrelouis@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov or (617)-635-4863 by May 18, 2024.