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Conservation Commission hearing

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on June 16, 2021, to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of...

  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    06/08/2021 - 2:44PM
  • 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 Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency

The public can offer testimony.
  • 07:30PM
  • Posted:
    06/07/2021 - 12:12PM
  • 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 Art Commission meeting

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 June 7, 2021. You will also have the opportunity to submit comments during the meeting via the Zoom platform or by phone. If you require closed captioning...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    06/03/2021 - 1:43PM
  • 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.

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Scarboro Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

2022 Watercolor Painting Workshops: Franklin Park (Schoolmaster Hill)

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by a local artist every weekend in September. 

September 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park - Schoolmaster Hill
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-09-11T10:00:00 - 2022-09-11T12:00:00

Join a local artist for a morning of watercolor painting. This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. Registration is required and supplies are provided by the instructor.

Register for the event

All Watercolor Painting Workshop dates

September 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park - Schoolmaster Hill
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-09-11T10:00:00 - 2022-09-11T12:00:00

Conservation Commission hearing

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on June 10, 2021, to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, groundwater, prevention...

  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/27/2021 - 3:02PM
  • 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.

Egleston Square Redesign in-person workshop for concept designs

Provide your feedback on concept designs for safer streets in and around Egleston Square!

June 16, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Robert Lawson Park (Intersection of Columbus Ave and Washington St)
    3 Atherton Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    William Moose
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Flyer for the event (English and Spanish)
Event Date2021-06-16T10:00:00 - 2021-06-16T13:00:00

The City of Boston is developing concept designs for the Egleston Square intersection and the surrounding area to create safer streets for all.

These concepts are based on earlier community input and now we'd like your help again! We're hosting a series of workshops. Please consider joining a virtual or in-person conversation to learn about the proposed designs and to provide your input.

For this workshop, we'll be discussing the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Washington Street in the heart of Egleston Square as well as safety improvements for people walking and biking on neighborhood streets between Franklin Park and the Southwest Corridor.

June 16, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Robert Lawson Park (Intersection of Columbus Ave and Washington St)
    3 Atherton Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    William Moose
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Flyer for the event (English and Spanish)
Event Date2021-06-16T10:00:00 - 2021-06-16T13:00:00

Egleston Square Redesign in-person workshop for concept designs

Provide your feedback on concept designs for safer streets in and around Egleston Square!

June 15, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Robert Lawson Park (Intersection of Columbus Ave and Washington St)
    3 Atherton Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    William Moose
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Flyer for the event (English and Spanish)
Event Date2021-06-15T15:00:00 - 2021-06-15T18:00:00

The City of Boston is developing concept designs for the Egleston Square intersection and the surrounding area to create safer streets for all.

These concepts are based on earlier community input and now we'd like your help again! We're hosting a series of workshops. Please consider joining a virtual or in-person conversation to learn about the proposed designs and to provide your input.

For this workshop, we'll be discussing the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Washington Street in the heart of Egleston Square as well as safety improvements for people walking and biking on neighborhood streets between Franklin Park and the Southwest Corridor.

June 15, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Robert Lawson Park (Intersection of Columbus Ave and Washington St)
    3 Atherton Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    William Moose
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Flyer for the event (English and Spanish)
Event Date2021-06-15T15:00:00 - 2021-06-15T18:00:00

Taller virtual para el Rediseño de Egleston Square

¡Danos tus comentarios sobre los diseños conceptuales para calles más seguros en Egleston Square!

June 17, 2021
Event Date2021-06-17T18:00:00 - 2021-06-17T20:00:00

La Ciudad de Boston está desarrollando diseños conceptuales para la intersección de Egleston Square y la zona circundante con el fin de crear calles más seguras para todos.

Estos conceptos se basan en comentarios de la comunidad y ahora, ¡nos gustaría contar con tu ayuda de nuevo! Organizaremos talleres en las fechas que se indican a continuación. Por favor considera participar en una de las conversaciones virtuales o en persona con el equipo del proyecto para conocer los diseños propuestos y brindar tu opinión.

Las sesiones virtuales se realizarán en español y debes registrarte antes.

June 17, 2021
Event Date2021-06-17T18:00:00 - 2021-06-17T20:00:00

Taller virtual para el Rediseño de Egleston Square

¡Danos tus comentarios sobre los diseños conceptuales para calles más seguros en Egleston Square!

June 17, 2021
Event Date2021-06-17T12:00:00 - 2021-06-17T14:00:00

La Ciudad de Boston está desarrollando diseños conceptuales para la intersección de Egleston Square y la zona circundante con el fin de crear calles más seguras para todos.

Estos conceptos se basan en comentarios de la comunidad y ahora, ¡nos gustaría contar con tu ayuda de nuevo! Organizaremos talleres en las fechas que se indican a continuación. Por favor considera participar en una de las conversaciones virtuales o en persona con el equipo del proyecto para conocer los diseños propuestos y brindar tu opinión.

Las sesiones virtuales se realizarán en español y debes registrarte antes.

June 17, 2021
Event Date2021-06-17T12:00:00 - 2021-06-17T14:00:00
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