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Public Unveiling of the White Pine Gathering Circle

Join us for the public unveiling of the White Pine Gathering Circle, a Wampanoag-led monument honoring Creation, living culture, and the enduring relationship between Indigenous people and the land.

October 18, 2026
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Scarboro Hill
    Circuit Drive, 1 Franklin Park Road
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Boston 250
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-18T14:00:00 - 2026-10-18T16:00:00

Join us for the public unveiling of the White Pine Gathering Circle on October 18 from 2 - 4 p.m., a Wampanoag-led monument rooted in Creation, living culture, and the enduring relationship between Indigenous people and the land. The program will include ceremony, speakers, and a presentation of the final design proposed for Franklin Park.

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White Pine Reveal Event Flyer Updated

October 18, 2026
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Scarboro Hill
    Circuit Drive, 1 Franklin Park Road
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Boston 250
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-18T14:00:00 - 2026-10-18T16:00:00

Dorchester: 49 Burt Street Abutters Meeting

Completely remove the existing two-family structure (permit SF1690546). Erect a new six-unit multi-family residential building.

September 30, 2026
Event Date2026-09-30T18:00:00 - 2026-09-30T19:00:00

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: 165 301 4413

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

September 30, 2026
Event Date2026-09-30T18:00:00 - 2026-09-30T19:00:00

Ride and Chill at Franklin Park

Join us for a free, safe, and family friendly bike ride throughout Franklin Park and surrounding areas. Stay for festivities afterwards!

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

On Sunday, October 11, you are cordially invited to join Ride and Chill at Franklin Park.

a poster with illustration and information about the event

Join us for a free, safe, and family friendly bike ride throughout Franklin Park and surrounding areas - choose to ride 9-mile route, 2.5-route, or 0.5-loop for beginners and balance-bikers. Or join Fitness classes instead!

Ride and Chill will also feature a festival at the Shattuck Picnic Area with free bike programming, dance and fitness classes, bike repair clinic, local DJ, live music band, and food vendors.

The event is sponsored by Wayfair and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Other
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

West of Washington Family Park Groundbreaking

Join us as we break ground on the new West of Washington Family Park! 

September 19, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • WOW Family Park
    217-231 Norwell Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T12:00:00 - 2026-09-19T14:00:00

Join BPRD, the WOW Coalition, and the Dorchester community to celebrate the transformation of four vacant lots into a new community park. 

 

 

September 19, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • WOW Family Park
    217-231 Norwell Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T12:00:00 - 2026-09-19T14:00:00

Boston Collegiate Charter School Development Committee Meeting

Register for the meeting

  • 05:00PM - 06:00PM
  • Posted:
    09/10/2026 - 8:20AM
  • 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.

Mid-Dorchester Liaison Office Hours

Mid-Dorchester Liaison Office Hours are hosted by your Mid-Dorchester neighborhood liaison Marcus McNeill.

September 18, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Marcus McNeill
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-18T11:00:00 - 2026-09-18T12:00:00

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.

September 18, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Marcus McNeill
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-18T11:00:00 - 2026-09-18T12:00:00

Boston Collegiate Charter School Finance Committee Meeting

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.
  • 01:00PM - 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    09/03/2026 - 10:30AM
  • 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.

Dorchester: 101, 103, 105 Norwell Street Abutters Meeting

(101 Norwell) New four- unit, three story and basement triple-decker, with one unit per story. First floor unit to be accessible. (103 Norwell) New four-unit, three story and basement triple decker, one unit per story. First floor unit to be accesible. (105 Norwell) New four unit - three story and basement triple decker,one unit per story. First floor unit to be accessible.

Date: Wednesday, September 23

September 23, 2026
Event Date2026-09-23T18:00:00 - 2026-09-23T19:00:00

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: 165 437 2154

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

September 23, 2026
Event Date2026-09-23T18:00:00 - 2026-09-23T19:00:00

Dorchester: 1448 Dorchester Avenue Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Applicant Bottega Cannuccia Inc., D/B/A Bottega Cannuccia, intends to apply to the Licensing Board for a new Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License. Proposed hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.daily.

September 16, 2026
Event Date2026-09-16T18:00:00 - 2026-09-16T19:00:00

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: 165 934 2264

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

September 16, 2026
Event Date2026-09-16T18:00:00 - 2026-09-16T19:00:00

Ancestral Slave Cabin Workshop

Join us for the Ancestral Slave Cabin Workshop with artist Ife Franklin and JustBook-ish, presented as part of the Un-Monument Initiative

September 6, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • JustBookish
    1463 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Boston 250
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-06T11:00:00 - 2026-09-06T14:00:00

As part of the programming leading up to Cabin in the Sky, join artist Ifé Franklin for the Ancestral Slave Cabin Workshop, an opportunity to explore memory, ancestry, and the history of Black life during enslavement in the American South. This workshop is presented as part of the Un-Monument Initiative. 

Ancestral Slave Cabin Workshop

 

September 6, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • JustBookish
    1463 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Boston 250
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-06T11:00:00 - 2026-09-06T14:00:00
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