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Claybourne / Tonawanda Concept Design Tabling (June 30)

Learn about the design concept and share your thoughts with the project team near the Claybourne Street entrance to Mother's Rest Park.

June 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 55 Claybourne Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Streets Cabinet
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-30T17:00:00 - 2026-06-30T19:00:00

Stop by the intersection of Claybourne Street and Tonawanda Street to chat with us! We will ask for your feedback on our current design concept for the Claybourne/Tonawanda intersection. We will incorporate what you tell us into our ongoing design efforts.

To learn more about the project and see the design concept ahead of time, visit the Claybourne/Tonawanda Safety Project Website.

June 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 55 Claybourne Street
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Streets Cabinet
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4680
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-30T17:00:00 - 2026-06-30T19:00:00

Dorchester: 81 Sawyer Avenue Abutters Meeting

Seeking a conversion of an existing three-family into a four-family by creating a basement dwelling unit, including lowering of the basement slab, addition of a roof deck, and modification of rear interior second means of egress.

July 8, 2026
Event Date2026-07-08T18:00:00 - 2026-07-08T19:00:00

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: 165 497 7897

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

 

July 8, 2026
Event Date2026-07-08T18:00:00 - 2026-07-08T19:00:00

Dorchester: 149 Stoughton Street Abutters Meeting

 Delicias del Caribe Restaurant has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Sunday.

June 24, 2026
Event Date2026-06-24T19:00:00 - 2026-06-24T20:00:00

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: 165 763 3706

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

 

June 24, 2026
Event Date2026-06-24T19:00:00 - 2026-06-24T20:00:00

July 30 Family Bike Ride in Franklin Park

Easy route. All ages welcome. Bikes available to borrow.

July 30, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T18:00:00 - 2026-07-30T20:00:00

a photo of a group of different-age people on bikes

A family-friendly group ride in Moakley Park in South Boston neighborhood! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family! We will be starting in Franklin Park's Playstead: Baseball Field by Elma Lewis Playhouse

Registration for the event is required. 

July 30, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T18:00:00 - 2026-07-30T20:00:00

Canceled:
July 16 Summer Family Bike Ride in Franklin Park

Reason for cancellation: Due to the loss of our team member, this event has been cancelled.
July 16, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-16T18:00:00 - 2026-07-16T20:00:00

a photo of a group of different-age people on bikes

A family-friendly group ride in Franklin Park! Join us to practice bike skills - come by yourself, with a friend, or your family! Registration for the event is required. We will be starting at Franklin Park's Playstead: Baseball field next to Elma Lewis Playhouse.

July 16, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead
    Pierpoint Rd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-16T18:00:00 - 2026-07-16T20:00:00

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, and ...

  • 05:00PM
  • Posted:
    06/15/2026 - 11:49AM
  • 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: 245R-247R Gallivan Boulevard Abutters Meeting

Proposal to construct a two-unit additional dwelling building at the rear of the lot. The building will be accessed from Gallivan Boulevard by the existing driveway. There will be two main entrances with one door to each unit facing Gallivan Boulevard. We are not subdividing the lot.   

 

July 6, 2026
Event Date2026-07-06T18:00:00 - 2026-07-06T19:00:00

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: 165 744 5717

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

 

July 6, 2026
Event Date2026-07-06T18:00:00 - 2026-07-06T19:00:00

Dorchester: 37-39 Kimball Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to widen the existing curb cut on Orchafield Street to more than 20 feet to increase parking on the lot from six to 12 tandem spaces. This street is a one-way public road with no street parking and two-foot-wide sidewalks.

June 8, 2026
Event Date2026-06-08T18:00:00 - 2026-06-08T19:00:00

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: 165 689 5003

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

June 8, 2026
Event Date2026-06-08T18:00:00 - 2026-06-08T19:00:00

Unity Walk

Join the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services Faith-Based Initiatives Program for our annual Unity Walk celebrating peace, joy, and togetherness. 

June 18, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Harambee Park
    15 Talbot Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Will Dickerson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-18T18:00:00 - 2026-06-18T20:00:00

Unity Walk 2026 Graphic

Join us for the Unity Walk, a meaningful opportunity for neighbors, faith leaders, and public safety officials to come together and walk side-by-side for peace in our neighborhoods.

The walk begins at 6:00 p.m. at Harambee Park in Dorchester and is led by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services Faith-Based Initiatives Program. All community members are welcome to join.

June 18, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Harambee Park
    15 Talbot Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Will Dickerson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-18T18:00:00 - 2026-06-18T20:00:00

Claybourne / Tonawanda Safety Project Virtual Public Meeting

Join the City to learn more about the Claybourne / Tonawanda Safety Project and to share your feedback with us.

June 17, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom Virtual Meeting
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Streets Cabinet
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-17T18:00:00 - 2026-06-17T19:30:00

Learn more about the intersection’s safety conditions, see updates to the current design concept, and share your input with the project team. Your feedback will help shape future safety improvements!

register for the meeting

Learn more about the project on the City's project website.

June 17, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom Virtual Meeting
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Streets Cabinet
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-17T18:00:00 - 2026-06-17T19:30:00
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