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Dorchester: 101R Fuller Street Abutters Meeting

To correct violations. Change occupancy from two car garage to ADU, existing see plans.

November 2, 2026
Event Date2026-11-02T19:00:00 - 2026-11-02T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 692 0794

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

November 2, 2026
Event Date2026-11-02T19:00:00 - 2026-11-02T20:00:00

Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm Installation

Are you in need of a home carbon monoxide/ smoke alarm?

November 14, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Contact:
    BFD Grants Unit
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-14T10:00:00 - 2026-11-14T15:00:00

Do you live in Dorchester? Join us November 14! The Boston Fire Department in Collaboration with the American Red Cross is offering free home installation for 10-year battery powered smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Request an Alarm

Solicitar Alarma Gratis

Priority installation for owner-occupied homes of vulnerable or low income populations.

For additional information or if you are interested in volunteering at this event please visit the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign Page.

Smoke alarm flyer

November 14, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Contact:
    BFD Grants Unit
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-14T10:00:00 - 2026-11-14T15:00:00

Fall Foliage Walk - Franklin Park

Join the Boston Park Rangers and learn about the historical, cultural, and environmental features of the parks and their environs.

November 10, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    Pier Point Rd
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Park Rangers
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T11:00:00 - 2026-11-10T12:00:00

Come join the Boston Park Rangers on our Fall Foliage Walks. Learn why the leaves change their color and enjoy a casual and informative walk through our parks.

November 10, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    Pier Point Rd
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Park Rangers
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T11:00:00 - 2026-11-10T12:00:00

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering Meeting ID 165 554 1756 and your participant ID provided when logging into Zoom. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov...

The public can offer testimony.

Dorchester: 820-828 Blue Hill Avenue and 3 Vesta Road Abutters Meeting

Confirm occupancy as equipment shelter. Include wireless communication equipment within an existing accessory structure (3 Vesta Road). The Applicant is proposing to install a building mounted wireless facility on the roof of the apartment building of the property to have three sectors of four antennas each and include equipment within an existing accessory structure (application ALTl824807). See attachments (change of occupancy to include wireless communications).

November 4, 2026
Event Date2026-11-04T18:00:00 - 2026-11-04T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 478 0689

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

November 4, 2026
Event Date2026-11-04T18:00:00 - 2026-11-04T19:00:00

Free Bike Repair at Ride and Chill

Patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters at Ride & Chill event at Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park / Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

a phtoo from Franklin Park - Bikes not boms setting up bike tune up station

Ride & Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. 

Bike Repair Clinics will be provided by Adi’s Bike World and Bikes Not Bombs. These are free clinics, where bike mechanics will be able to provide a basic bike tune up and help with minor bike issues. Bike Repair Clinic is Drop-in style, first come first serve, and no prior registration is required.

If you are interested in attending other activities at Ride & Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park / Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

Dorchester: 77 Stoughton Street Abutters Meeting

Archana Corp D/B/A EZ Market applicant for a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License. Current Hours of Operation Sunday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. New hours of operation Sunday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

October 22, 2026
Event Date2026-10-22T19:00:00 - 2026-10-22T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 364 9385

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

October 22, 2026
Event Date2026-10-22T19:00:00 - 2026-10-22T20:00:00

Dorchester: 887 Washington Street Abutters Meeting

Extension of living space from first floor to basement to include all renovation as per plans attached.

October 21, 2026
Event Date2026-10-21T19:00:00 - 2026-10-21T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 342 3886

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

October 21, 2026
Event Date2026-10-21T19:00:00 - 2026-10-21T20:00:00

Dorchester: 254 Quincy Street Abutters Meeting

 Demolition of existing one-family home, replace with new six-unit multi-family building. Two-stories, six off-street parking spaces, use existing driveway and curb cut. All new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, to include a detached carport in rear

October 27, 2026
Event Date2026-10-27T18:00:00 - 2026-10-27T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 829 9054

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

October 27, 2026
Event Date2026-10-27T18:00:00 - 2026-10-27T19:00:00

E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill

Curious about electric bikes? Stop by E-Bike Demo Area during Ride and Chill Festival in Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

On Sunday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stop by E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill event at Franklin Park.

two photos of a woman trying out an e-bike

Ride and Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. E-Bike Demo Area is provided by Casa Bikes and Cargo B. 

Casa Bikes is an electric bike store serving the Greater Boston Area wit a vast collection of new e-bikes and accessories. Cargo B is Boston's cargo bike share service—making it easy for households to put down the car keys and hop onto the neighborhood cargo bike for local trips! Easy, accessible and family-friendly

  • E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill will be taking place on Circuit Drive, which will be closed to traffic for the duration of the festival.
  • You can learn more about different types of e-bikes and test ride e-bikes. If you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID.
  • The E-Bike Demo Area is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. If you are interested to attend other activities at Ride and Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.
October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00
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