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Dorchester: 772 Adams Street Abutters Meeting

Existing establishment Landmark Public House seeks to apply to the Licensing Board to amend their closing hours to 2:00 a.m.

July 23, 2025
Event Date2025-07-23T19:00:03 - 2025-07-23T20:00:03

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: 845 9348 4257

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

 

July 23, 2025
Event Date2025-07-23T19:00:03 - 2025-07-23T20:00:03

Dog Licensing And Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Dorchester

Animal Care and Control offers dog licensing and free rabies vaccines at the clinic.

October 18, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Leahy Holloran Community Center
    1 Worrell Street
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5348
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Download the flyer
Event Date2025-10-18T10:00:00 - 2025-10-18T14:00:00
Dog licensing fees:
  • $15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
  • $30 for intact males and females
  • For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.
Rabies Vaccine Fees
  • Boston Residents: $5
  • Residents over 70: $2
  • Non-resident: $10
Please note:
  • Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
  • All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

October 18, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Leahy Holloran Community Center
    1 Worrell Street
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • send an email
  • 617-635-5348
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Download the flyer
Event Date2025-10-18T10:00:00 - 2025-10-18T14:00:00

Community Meeting For A Proposed Cannabis Establishment

Join the online meeting

There will be an opportunity for the public to raise comments, questions, and...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/09/2025 - 2:09PM
  • 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.

Franklin Park Circuit Drive Open House

This open house style meeting will be an opportunity for the community to review recommendations for improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety on Circuit Drive. In addition, there will be an option to walk a section of the corridor with the design team to review firsthand the existing issues.

July 30, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse Function Room, Franklin Park, 1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Amy Linné
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T16:00:16 - 2025-07-30T18:00:16
July 30, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse Function Room, Franklin Park, 1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Amy Linné
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T16:00:16 - 2025-07-30T18:00:16

City Hall On The Go: Dorchester

Join us on July 17, 2025, for a scheduled stop at The Daily Market at 110 Savin Hill Avenue, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

July 17, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • The Daily Market
    110 Savin Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-17T17:00:59 - 2025-07-17T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 17, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • The Daily Market
    110 Savin Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-17T17:00:59 - 2025-07-17T18:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

City Hall On The Go: Dorchester

Join us on July 8, 2025, for a scheduled stop at the Lower Mills Dorchester at 2254 Dorchester Avenue, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

July 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Lower Mills Dorchester
    2254 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-08T10:00:59 - 2025-07-08T11:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Lower Mills Dorchester
    2254 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-08T10:00:59 - 2025-07-08T11:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

Franklin Park Ecological Restoration Kick-Off Meeting

Come learn about the Franklin Park Action Plan in Action! 

July 14, 2025
Event Date2025-07-14T19:00:00 - 2025-07-14T20:00:05

On Monday July 14 at 7 p.m. the Franklin Park Coalition will host a virtual meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department to launch the City's restoration of Franklin Park's woodlands and natural areas. The Department's Urban Wilds and Natural Areas Team, which was recently charged with the task of creating and overseeing a Franklin Park natural areas crew, will participate in a presentation and discussion of the new ecological restoration efforts in Long Crouch Woods and elsewhere in Franklin Park.  The meeting will be an excellent opportunity for the community and new Parks staff to meet each other and discuss restoration approaches for implementing the 2022 Franklin Park Action Plan, as well as to plan volunteer days, educational programs and other ways the community can get involved with this long-term restoration effort.

July 14, 2025
Event Date2025-07-14T19:00:00 - 2025-07-14T20:00:05

Dorchester: 77 Bowdoin Street Abutters Meeting

Proposed 4-unit building with three parking spaces as per the plan.

July 14, 2025
Event Date2025-07-14T18:00:33 - 2025-07-14T19:00:33

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: 823 5667 5449

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

 

July 14, 2025
Event Date2025-07-14T18:00:33 - 2025-07-14T19:00:33

Stable Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

July 17, 2025
Event Date2025-07-17T16:00:00 - 2025-07-17T17:30:00
  • Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable. This tour is intended for all ages; children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • For more information on this event and future events hosted by the Park Rangers, visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.
  • For any inquiries specific to environmental education, please email Nathan Smith.
July 17, 2025
Event Date2025-07-17T16:00:00 - 2025-07-17T17:30:00

Dorchester: 147 Harvard Street Abutters Meeting 7/8/2025

New four-unit residential development with four on-grade parking spaces.

July 8, 2025
Event Date2025-07-08T19:00:33 - 2025-07-08T20:00:33

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: 871 6125 8285

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

July 8, 2025
Event Date2025-07-08T19:00:33 - 2025-07-08T20:00:33
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