Given the rising costs of living, we know it's a struggle to make ends meet. To help, Boston’s Age Strong Commission will host free in-person cost-savings clinics to assist Boston’s older residents (age 55+) to help lower everyday expenses like fuel assistance, home repair, water/sewer discounts, property tax relief, SNAP, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Program and more.

View Age Strong's 2026 cost-saving Clinic Webpage 

Greater Ashmont Main Street organizes monthly informal networking breakfasts for business owners in Dorchester. These events are free and open to all entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners and professionals in the Dorchester area. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 10 from 8:30 - 10:30am at Merry Go Rounds in Dorchester.

This event will include a presentation by the City of Boston about the Boston Energy Saver program. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the program and how it can help them save energy and reduce their utility bills. 

RSVP Required. Email Elle at exec@greaterashmont.org.

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: 160 491 5330

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

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: 161 481 0164

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

• 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.

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

• A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event
• Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
• For ages 12+
• In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

• A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event
• Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
• For ages 12+
• In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.