In Boston, generations of Mexican families have helped strengthen neighborhoods businesses, cultural institutions, and community life throughout the City. The raising of the Mexican flag at City Hall will bring together community members and leaders to recognize Mexican heritage and celebrating the contributions of Boston's Mexican community.

Xhale New England is made up of family and friends who came together through a shared vision of providing quality products in a welcoming environment while providing experience, service, and education.

Xhale is located in Mattapan, where the founding group was born and raised. Like the makeup of the neighborhood, the dispensary showcases a wide variety of products to satisfy any consumer's need. They believe that being able to bring this type of business to a community that was fundamental in making them who they are today means everything. The owners say: whether you’re a visitor passing through or a resident looking to grab something on the way home, Xhale is for you. Learn more about the business on the Xhale New England website.

📣 BOSTON, IT’S TIME TO BE A PART OF THE ECHO. Introducing ECHO Live — Empathy. Care. Healing. Outreach.

🗓️ On October 10, 2026 — World Mental Health Day — Mics for the Missing, Inc. is bringing the community together at the Civic Pavilion at City Hall Plaza for an afternoon of music, storytelling, community activities, food, resources, and connection.

🎤 Taking place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month, ECHO Live creates space to talk about mental health, safety, belonging, violence prevention, healing, and what it means to care for one another. Because awareness is only the beginning.

❓ What happens when we build communities where people are seen, heard, supported, and cared for?

We’re creating a space to listen.
To connect.
To remember.
To heal.
To amplify voices.
And to take action.

🎶 Live Music
🎙️ Storytelling and Lived Experience
💬 Community Conversations
🎨 Interactive Activities
🤝 Community Resources
🍽️ Food and Connection
🌳 Reflection and Remembrance

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

Join BCYF lifeguards for a day of learning the importance of water safety. There will be an in-water activity, stations around the pool deck, DJ and activities for all. Family friendly and open to all ages.

Register Here

This meeting follows our May 2026 public meeting which focused on a Housing Feasibility study for the Jackson Mann site. At this August meeting we will share the results of survey feedback about the future of the site, share data on BPS enrollment and demographic trends, and discuss options for the future of the site.

Language Access: Please note, to request live meeting interpretation in Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, or another language, please request interpretation in your selected language by emailing francis.mendozamccarthy@boston.gov by no later than Friday, August 7th, 2026.

South End Cannabis and Legacy Operations will be hosting a Community Lunch Outreach at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Melena Cass Blvd on Friday, July 31. This is the 3rd Annual event dedicated to giving back to the South End community and supporting neighbors in need by providing locals with a meal and additional support.

The team is looking for volunteers to assist this Friday during lunch. If you're interested in volunteering, feel free to just show up to help distribute resources, or reach out to South End Cannabis and Legacy Operations owner Derek D’Ambrosio for additional details. 

On Wednesday, September 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. join us for Try an E-Bike Event on the City Hall Plaza. You can learn more about different e-bikes brands and models. Several bike shops will be there to answer questions. You will also be able to test ride e-bikes (if you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID). The event is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. In case of inclement weather, please contact 311 to see if the event is still taking place.

The event will also include an opportunity to learn more about Adaptive Bikes, such as handcycles, recumbent, tandems, and e-handcycle attachments for wheelchairs.  Test-riding adaptive bikes will be available as well.

We offer in-person help with submitting online applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Please know that on the day of the appointment you will need to have access to an email to be able to submit your application. In-person help hours on Monday, August 3, are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and are drop-in style with no prior appointment necessary.  

We are located in Room 721 on the 7th floor of Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201).

Learn more about the E-Bikes Incentive Program