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Mid-Dorchester Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

October 5, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-05T17:30:00 - 2026-10-05T18:30:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on boston.gov/events.

A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

October 5, 2026
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-05T17:30:00 - 2026-10-05T18:30:00

Dorchester: 80 Van Winkle Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Addition at the rear of the existing structure. Create new interior stair to serve as a secondary means of egress for Unit 2.

October 13, 2026
Event Date2026-10-13T18:00:00 - 2026-10-13T19:00:00

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: 165 932 1834

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

October 13, 2026
Event Date2026-10-13T18:00:00 - 2026-10-13T19:00:00

Odom Serenity Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Join Mayor Wu, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Redefining Our Community (ROC), and the Dorchester community to celebrate the transformation of the Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden! 

October 3, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden
    23 Hopkins Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:30:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden is a new park adjacent to the new Morton Station Village housing development located on Hopkins Street in Mattapan. The park was named to honor the late Steven Phillip Odom, a 13-year-old Dorchester resident who was a victim of gun violence. 

Odom Ribbon Cutting Flyer

 

 

October 3, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden
    23 Hopkins Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:30:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

ATTENDANCE
 
On March 28, 2025, Governor Healy approved an extension to remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies established under Former Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law through June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.
 
You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at...

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (PFD)

 
ATTENDANCE

On March 28, 2025, Governor Healy approved an extension to remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies established under Former Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law through June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962...

Age Strong's Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics - Dorchester

Get the Best Coverage at the Lowest Cost! Assess your Medicare and prescription plan annually.

October 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • The Parish of All Saints
    209 Ashmont St
    Dorchester,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T10:00:00 - 2026-10-22T15:00:00

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period runs October 15 through December 7. Older adults on Medicare (age 65+) should speak with a certified SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone) counselor each year to assess health insurance and prescription drug plans to get the best coverage for the lowest cost.

Call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 to sign up for an in-person appointment at upcoming neighborhood open enrollment events or to speak to an Age Strong certified SHINE counselor by phone.

What to bring: your list of prescriptions, Medicare/other insurance cards, your Medicare.gov username/password (if already set up) and valid ID.

October 22, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • The Parish of All Saints
    209 Ashmont St
    Dorchester,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T10:00:00 - 2026-10-22T15:00:00

Age Strong's Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics - Dorchester

Get the Best Coverage at the Lowest Cost! Assess your Medicare and prescription plan annually

October 16, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Adams Street
    690 Adams St
    Dorchester,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-16T10:00:00 - 2026-10-16T15:00:00

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period runs October 15 through December 7. Older adults on Medicare (age 65+) should speak with a certified SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone) counselor each year to assess health insurance and prescription drug plans to get the best coverage for the lowest cost.

Call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 to sign up for an in-person appointment at upcoming neighborhood open enrollment events or to speak to an Age Strong certified SHINE counselor by phone.

What to bring: your list of prescriptions, Medicare/other insurance cards, your Medicare.gov username/password (if already set up) and valid ID.

October 16, 2026
  • 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Boston Public Library Adams Street
    690 Adams St
    Dorchester,
  • Contact:
    Age Strong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-16T10:00:00 - 2026-10-16T15:00:00

Dorchester: 125-139 Harvard Street Abutters Meeting

Change occupancy to include restaurant with take out. Install new 10 foot commercial hood.

October 19, 2026
Event Date2026-10-19T18:00:00 - 2026-10-19T19:00:00

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: 165 687 8207

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

October 19, 2026
Event Date2026-10-19T18:00:00 - 2026-10-19T19:00:00

Dorchester: 879 Blue Hill Avenue Abutters Meeting

Baked Cannabis Dispensary (Sawf Estate LLC) applicant for a change of operational hours. Currently open seven days a week 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. New proposed hours will be 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

October 7, 2026
Event Date2026-10-07T18:00:00 - 2026-10-07T19:00:00

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: 165 972 3114

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

 

October 7, 2026
Event Date2026-10-07T18:00:00 - 2026-10-07T19:00:00

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
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