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Historic Beacon Hill District

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Hearing or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 310 4532....

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/11/2026 - 2:53PM
  • 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.

Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening

Mayor Michelle Wu and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2026 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Wednesday, July 1.

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T11:00:00 - 2026-07-01T13:00:00

The wading pool opening is made possible by presenting sponsors H.P. Hood LLC and the New England Dairy Council. The event will include an exciting celebration at 11 a.m. followed by the opening of the spray pool. In addition to activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can enjoy tasty treats and a visit from official mascot Frog Pond Freddie. Also offering giveaways and activities from various participants. 

A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

For more information visit www.boston.gov/frogpond.To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.

July 1, 2026
Event Date2026-07-01T11:00:00 - 2026-07-01T13:00:00

St.Botolph Area 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 online meeting or calling +1-646-828-...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:15PM
  • Posted:
    05/08/2026 - 2:30PM
  • Accessibility Services
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South End Landmark District Commission Subcommittee

ATTENTION: This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling +1-646-828-7666 ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 01:30PM
  • Posted:
    05/05/2026 - 4:34PM
  • Accessibility Services
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Boston Art Commission Meeting - May 2026

Public comment on Presentations for Review, Public Testimony, and Commission Vote may be provided ahead of the hearing by submitting written testimony online by 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, ...

  • 08:30PM - 10:30PM
  • Posted:
    05/04/2026 - 4:18PM
  • Accessibility Services
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Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # 165 974 8497...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/04/2026 - 3:39PM
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Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission

  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/04/2026 - 2:28PM
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Bay Village Historic District

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/01/2026 - 9:33AM
  • 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 Civic Design Commission Meeting

The Boston Civic Design Commission will host a public meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually and in-person in the Planning Department, Boston City Hall, 9th floor, (Room 937).  Virtual access will be available via Zoom.

Register for the meeting

  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/30/2026 - 4:08PM
  • 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.

Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area 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 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 161 180 6131. You can also submit written comments or questions to bbwcdc@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    04/30/2026 - 3:41PM
  • 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.
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