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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 ...

  • 02:15PM
  • Posted:
    09/21/2025 - 9:48PM
  • 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.

Horse-Of-Course

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer free environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for all ages.

September 28, 2025
Event Date2025-09-28T14:00:00 - 2025-09-28T14:45:00
  • Come along as the Boston Park Rangers introduce you with one of our equine partners. Spend 30-minutes exploring how we feed,  groom, and tack up our mounts as they get ready for patrol in Boston's parks. 
  • 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.
September 28, 2025
Event Date2025-09-28T14:00:00 - 2025-09-28T14:45:00

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 Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962,...

  • 02:25PM
  • Posted:
    09/21/2025 - 11:54AM
  • 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.

Preparing Your Business for Selling at Markets

Get ready to boost your business at markets with insider tips and tricks to maximize your sales and stand out from the competition!

October 21, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Suffolk University
    One Court Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Swett
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-21T09:00:00 - 2025-10-21T10:00:00

Are you a small business owner looking to boost your sales at markets? Join us for a fun and informative session on preparing your business for selling at markets!

REGISTER

The City of Boston Office of Small Business is partnering with the Center for Women and Enterprise to host a panel on preparing to vend at holiday and pop-up markets. Panelists from well-known market organizers and experienced small business owners will take questions from attendees and share their thoughts on best practices and how to set your business up for success.

Learn valuable tips and tricks from experienced market sellers, network with other entrepreneurs, and get ready to take your business to the next level!

Panelists:

Howard Resnick - Downtown Boston Alliance

Cara Loffredo - Boston Women’s Market

Manjari Saha - Founder of Mayur Natural and Pariva

Event Details

When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Where: Suffolk University, 1 Court Street, Conference Room A/B, Boston, MA 02108

A virtual option is also available. CLICK HERE to register.

  • Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.
  • Coffee and light snacks will be served.
  • Please submit a question or topic ahead of time by emailing smallbiz@boston.gov with the subject: Market Panel.

Notice of Accommodations

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need accommodation services, please contact Lindsey Swett at lindsey.swett@boston.gov or 617-635-3009, by Friday, October 10th.

October 21, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Suffolk University
    One Court Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Swett
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-21T09:00:00 - 2025-10-21T10:00:00

E-Bike Maintenance 101

Join us for an event for e-bike owners to learn about proper basic care of their e-bikes.

October 16, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    E-Bikes Program Manager
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-16T18:30:09 - 2025-10-16T20:00:09

a photo of a person engaging brake levers on their e-bike

Co-organized with MassBike, this free event is geared to provide an overview of basic bike maintenance for new e-bike owners. The event will include a presentation and Q&A portion.

Free 10-minute bike check-ups will be available at the event - Sign up required (update: please know that almost all bike check-up spots are taken).

October 16, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    E-Bikes Program Manager
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-16T18:30:09 - 2025-10-16T20:00:09

Zoning Board Of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on September 23, 2025 beginning at 9:30 am and related announcements. All matters listed on this September 23, 2025, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. please be advised of the following participation instructions:

The September 23, 2025 hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform. Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to our online...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 01:30PM
  • Posted:
    09/17/2025 - 1:02PM
  • 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.

Boston Rodeo And Country Music Festival

For the first time ever, the PRCA Pro Rodeo is being hosted in the heart of the city for a single-day, high-octane experience unlike anything Boston, or Pro rodeo, or Country Music has seen before.

September 20, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 10:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    The Local Maximum
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    $$$
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T14:00:27 - 2025-09-20T22:30:27

Boston Rodeo Graphic

At Boston's iconic City Hall Plaza, you'll experience the Wild West Out East: bull riding, broncs, and national headliners.

Learn More and Buy Tickets

MEET THE LINEUP 

Here’s who’s taking over the main stage:

⭐ Evan Honer
⭐ Kassi Ashton
⭐ O’Connor Brothers Band
⭐ Special Guests 👀

Where:

📍 City Hall Plaza, Boston
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕒 2 – 10:30 p.m.

What to expect:

🐂 PRCA-sanctioned Pro rodeo
🎶 All-day country music across two stages
🍻 Cold drinks, local food
🕺 Line dancing, mechanical bull riding, and americana culture
🎯 Wild west energy, no plane ticket needed

🎟 GA Passes are available now

This event is powered by The Local Maximum, a nonprofit bringing Boston together through culture, connection, and community-driven events. All net profits from the event are donated to six incredible Boston-based nonprofits focused on community impact. Every ticket, and every drink, goes right back into helping your neighbors who need it most. Learn more on the Boston Rodeo website.

September 20, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 10:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    The Local Maximum
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    $$$
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
    Music
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T14:00:27 - 2025-09-20T22:30:27

Canceled:
Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District Public Hearing

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    09/15/2025 - 1:52PM
  • 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.

Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 160 158 8248. You can also submit written comments or questions to highlandacdc@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    09/15/2025 - 1:34PM
  • 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.

Launch Party Hidden Histories

The Un-monument | Re-monument | De-monument: Transforming Boston Programming

September 18, 2025
Event Date2025-09-18T17:30:42 - 2025-09-18T19:30:42

Join us for a spectacular event celebrating the launch of Emerson Contemporary’s public art exhibition Hidden Histories featuring art projects by Elisa Hamilton, Clareese Hill, Sue Murad, and Kameelah J. Rasheed. Artist will be present to discuss their unique works and visitors can partake in student led walking tours of the projects. Part of the City of Boston’s Un-Monument initiative to transform and expand Boston’s conversation around public art, monuments, and who should be memorialized and why.

Un-monument Public Launch Hidden Histories Flyer

September 18, 2025
Event Date2025-09-18T17:30:42 - 2025-09-18T19:30:42
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