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Boston Parks And Recreation Commission

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The public can offer testimony.

Dorchester: 34 Spring Garden Street Abutters Meeting

Convert existing single-family to three units with two off-street parking spots. Renovate interior and demolish all MEP and finishes with the addition of a fire alarm and sprinkler system. Remove the existing pitched roof, frame full floor and construct a rear addition.

December 10, 2025
Event Date2025-12-10T19:00:58 - 2025-12-10T20:00:58

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: 858 0921 4856

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

December 10, 2025
Event Date2025-12-10T19:00:58 - 2025-12-10T20:00:58

March Winter Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter bike ride series.

March 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • To be Announced
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:30:23 - 2026-03-14T12:30:23

These are slow-paced rides that include a mix of bike paths and on-street riding in neighborhoods. The rides end with free hot chocolate. The rides in the series include:

  • Saturday, December 13 in South Boston
  • Saturday, January 10 in JP / Roxbury
  • Saturday, February 7 in East Boston
  • Saturday, March 14, 1 in Lower Mills, Dorchester and Mattapan

Details about Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Lower Mills, Dorchester/Mattapan are coming soon!

March 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • To be Announced
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:30:23 - 2026-03-14T12:30:23

UP Academy Charter School Of Dorchester Board Of Trustees Meeting

Dorchester: 291 Adams Street Abutters Meeting

Existing establishment Phuong Nam Restaurant doing business as Pho Que Restaurant has applied for a beer and wine license to be exercised Friday through Sunday. Current hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

December 1, 2025
Event Date2025-12-01T19:00:51 - 2025-12-01T20:00:51

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: 827 0209 9040

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

December 1, 2025
Event Date2025-12-01T19:00:51 - 2025-12-01T20:00:51

Dorchester: 2038 Dorchester Avenue Abutters Meeting

Erect a new four-story mixed-use building with the ground floor as general retail and 12 multi-family units on the upper floors. The building will feature balconies with three at-grade parking spaces. The existing home is to be demolished on a separate permit. Plans available upon request. 

December 1, 2025
Event Date2025-12-01T18:00:51 - 2025-12-01T19:00:51

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: 818 4913 1328

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

December 1, 2025
Event Date2025-12-01T18:00:51 - 2025-12-01T19:00:51

National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) Training

The Mayor’s Office of Small Business is hosting a free National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) training from a ESB Public Health Consulting, LLC.

December 10, 2025
  • 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Merengue Restaurant
    156 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-10T08:30:00 - 2025-12-10T17:00:00

The Mayor’s Office of Small Business is hosting a free National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) training from a ESB Public Health Consulting, LLC.

National Registry is a long-term partner in food safety. Their exams ask the right questions to reveal an employees’ ability to prepare and serve food safely, not their ability to take a test.

This free training is geared towards newly licensed liquor establishments in the City of Boston.

National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) Training

  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025 
  • Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
  • Training starts promptly at 9 a.m.
  • Training concludes at 5 p.m.
  • Testing is provided.

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

Merengue Restaurant
156 Blue Hill Ave
Boston, MA 02125

December 10, 2025
  • 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Merengue Restaurant
    156 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Emily Patrick
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-10T08:30:00 - 2025-12-10T17:00:00

UP Academy Charter School Of Dorchester Governance Committee Meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Workers' Rights Office Hours

Boston Workers! Do you have questions about your rights on the job? Do you have a workplace issue and want to take action?

June 3, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Marshall Community Center
    35 Westville Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-03T16:30:00 - 2026-06-03T18:30:00

The Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections is partnering with Boston Centers for Youth and Families to meet with residents one-on-one and provide support. Attend to get your questions answered by experts, get referrals, and access community and legal resources.

June 3, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Marshall Community Center
    35 Westville Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-03T16:30:00 - 2026-06-03T18:30:00

WHB3 Developer Presentation 1: Dorchester and Hyde Park

December 9, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Yoon Cha
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-09T18:00:00 - 2025-12-09T20:00:00

Led by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and the Planning Department, the third phase of the Welcome Home, Boston initiative aims to create new homes for first-time homebuyers on city-owned land. Following the release of the RFP in July 2025, 11 developers responded with proposals to create homeownership units on the 9 sites offered in the RFP. Please join our virtual meeting to hear from the developers and provide feedback on their proposals for sites located in Dorcheter and Hyde Park neighborhoods.

Register

Learn more and submit your comments

December 9, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Virtual
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Yoon Cha
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-12-09T18:00:00 - 2025-12-09T20:00:00
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