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Canceled:
Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Mission Hill, And Fenway-Kenmore Liaison Office Hours

Reason for cancellation: Please reach out to your liaison for further information.
December 12, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Boston Public Library
    700 Boylston Street
    Back Bay, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Maccon Bonner
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-12T12:00:00 - 2025-12-12T13:00:00

Please note: Neighborhood location changes weekly. Check back in the middle of next week for updated neighborhood location.

Coffee Hours are held weekly unless otherwise noted. 

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

December 12, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Boston Public Library
    700 Boylston Street
    Back Bay, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Maccon Bonner
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-12T12:00:00 - 2025-12-12T13:00:00

How to Sponsor Low-wage Immigrant Workers

Join us for an employer information session.

September 25, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-25T18:00:00 - 2023-09-25T19:30:00

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, Boston Public Library, and Pathway for Immigrant Workers are hosting an information session for employers about how to sponsor a low-wage immigrant worker for a green card. An immigration lawyer will give a presentation and answer questions.

The information session is on Monday, September 25, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Commonwealth Salon of the Central Library in Copley Square. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Register for the event

Interpretation and disability accommodations are available upon request by emailing immigrantadvancement@boston.gov.

Flyer for an employer info session about how to sponsor low-wage immigrant workers. On Monday, September 25, 2023 from 6-7:30pm

September 25, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2980
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-25T18:00:00 - 2023-09-25T19:30:00

St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District Commission

Join the Zoom meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    08/10/2023 - 11:01AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Boston Landmarks Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling +1-929-436-2866 and entering meeting id #917 5970 6761. You can also submit written comments or questions to BLC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    08/07/2023 - 4:30PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Canceled:
St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District

For additional information, please contact SBAACDC staff

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:15PM
  • Posted:
    08/02/2023 - 10:24AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Canceled:
Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area Architectural Conservation District Commission

  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/28/2023 - 12:33PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Back Bay Architectural Commission

Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call 301-715-8592 and enter meeting ID 985 6759 1604#. You can also email comments through email at backbayac@boston.gov

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/28/2023 - 11:23AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Civic Cinema: Film Screening of Join or Die

A film about why you should join a club-- and why the fate of America depends on it.

July 17, 2023
  • 5:15pm - 7:30pm
  • Boston Public Library- Central Branch- Rabb Hall
    700 Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-17T17:15:00 - 2023-07-17T19:30:00

Civic cinema is back! On Monday July 17, the Mayor's Office of Civic Organizing and the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics will be hosting a free screening of Join or Die at the Boston Public Library. 

Brief small group discussions immediately to follow.

July 17, 2023
  • 5:15pm - 7:30pm
  • Boston Public Library- Central Branch- Rabb Hall
    700 Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-17T17:15:00 - 2023-07-17T19:30:00

AI Decoded: An Interactive Workshop (Copley Square)

Exploring justice, joy, and power with AI. Discuss, debate, and dare to imagine the future of AI.

For teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

July 14, 2023
  • 2:30pm - 3:45pm
  • Boston Public Library - Central Branch @ Teen Central
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Charlemya Erasme
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-14T14:30:00 - 2023-07-14T15:45:00

AI Decoded, hosted by the BPL and the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, is a creative workshop for teens to learn about AI tools, how AI connects to your interests, and what role you play in shaping the future of AI.

Bring your curiosity, your doubts, and your opinions on AI. We’ll talk about it all, plus:

  • how we can identify and define AI
  • the benefits and harms of AI tools
  • the future of AI
  • the possibilities AI brings for joy and justice

You’ll learn the basics of how AI works, the history of AI development, and how you fit into and shape the future of AI. You’ll also get a chance to play with generative AI tools to create your own visions for the future of AI.

Come join us at the BPL to decode the conversation and generate your own future of AI!

Length of Session: 75-minute session 

Age range and interests: for teens ages 13 -18 interested in technology, artificial intelligence, transportation, the future

 

July 14, 2023
  • 2:30pm - 3:45pm
  • Boston Public Library - Central Branch @ Teen Central
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Charlemya Erasme
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-14T14:30:00 - 2023-07-14T15:45:00

Culture Nights

A series of events and concerts : a movement promoting expressive music and art for social change.

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

The series honors artistic voice, freedom, and the gateway to truth and experimentation in the pursuit of justice. Culture Nights is a cultural programming initiative by The Artist Initiative for Revolution (AIR) in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Equity and Inclusion Cabinet: Racial Justice.

culture nights - 7.28

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00
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