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Boston Landmarks Commission

Subject of the Public Hearing will be action on the agenda below, and such other business as may come before the Commission in accordance with Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    10/16/2026 - 12:56PM
  • 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.

Fall Foliage Walk - Franklin Park

Join the Boston Park Rangers and learn about the historical, cultural, and environmental features of the parks and their environs.

November 10, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    Pier Point Rd
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Park Rangers
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T11:00:00 - 2026-11-10T12:00:00

Come join the Boston Park Rangers on our Fall Foliage Walks. Learn why the leaves change their color and enjoy a casual and informative walk through our parks.

November 10, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Franklin Park
    Pier Point Rd
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Park Rangers
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T11:00:00 - 2026-11-10T12:00:00

White Stadium Project Right Meeting

Share your opinion about the White Stadium Game-day Transportation Plan at an upcoming Parkside Neighborhood Association Meeting.

November 10, 2026
Event Date2026-11-10T18:30:00 - 2026-11-10T19:30:00

Join the online meeting

We are asking residents who live on streets in Jamaica Plain within 0.75-mile of White Stadium: Should on-street parking in this area be preserved for only residents and their visitors on Boston Legacy FC game days? Take the survey, then share your opinion at an upcoming neighborhood association meeting!

Parking protection program survey

See the transportation plan

Keep in mind
  • There are up to 20 game days per season.
  • The parking rules would apply for about 5 hours per game.
  • Residents would park with resident parking permits and visitor placards.
November 10, 2026
Event Date2026-11-10T18:30:00 - 2026-11-10T19:30:00

White Stadium Garrison Trotter Neighborhood Association Meeting

Share your opinion about the White Stadium Game-day Transportation Plan at an upcoming Parkside Neighborhood Association Meeting.

November 8, 2026
Event Date2026-11-08T14:00:00 - 2026-11-08T15:00:00

Join the online meeting

We are asking residents who live on streets in Jamaica Plain within 0.75-mile of White Stadium: Should on-street parking in this area be preserved for only residents and their visitors on Boston Legacy FC game days? Take the survey, then share your opinion at an upcoming neighborhood association meeting!

Parking protection program survey

See the transportation plan

Keep in mind
  • There are up to 20 game days per season.
  • The parking rules would apply for about 5 hours per game.
  • Residents would park with resident parking permits and visitor placards.
November 8, 2026
Event Date2026-11-08T14:00:00 - 2026-11-08T15:00:00

Lead Safe Boston Office Hours

Get financial assistance to remove lead from your home or property.

October 27, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • 1010 Massachusetts Avenue
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Public Health Commission
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-27T11:30:24 - 2026-10-27T13:00:24

Everyone deserves a safe, healthy home free from lead. If you are a property owner in Boston, you can get financial help to remove lead from your home or rental property. During office hours, property owners can ask questions and get in-person help with your application.

No appointment needed and walk-ins are welcome. 

Find more information about lead poisoning prevention here.

October 27, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • 1010 Massachusetts Avenue
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Public Health Commission
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-27T11:30:24 - 2026-10-27T13:00:24

Free Bike Repair at Ride and Chill

Patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters at Ride & Chill event at Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park / Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

a phtoo from Franklin Park - Bikes not boms setting up bike tune up station

Ride & Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. 

Bike Repair Clinics will be provided by Adi’s Bike World and Bikes Not Bombs. These are free clinics, where bike mechanics will be able to provide a basic bike tune up and help with minor bike issues. Bike Repair Clinic is Drop-in style, first come first serve, and no prior registration is required.

If you are interested in attending other activities at Ride & Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park / Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

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 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 487 1448. You can also submit written comments or questions to highlandacdc@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    10/08/2026 - 2:30PM
  • 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.

E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill

Curious about electric bikes? Stop by E-Bike Demo Area during Ride and Chill Festival in Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

On Sunday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stop by E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill event at Franklin Park.

two photos of a woman trying out an e-bike

Ride and Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. E-Bike Demo Area is provided by Casa Bikes and Cargo B. 

Casa Bikes is an electric bike store serving the Greater Boston Area wit a vast collection of new e-bikes and accessories. Cargo B is Boston's cargo bike share service—making it easy for households to put down the car keys and hop onto the neighborhood cargo bike for local trips! Easy, accessible and family-friendly

  • E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill will be taking place on Circuit Drive, which will be closed to traffic for the duration of the festival.
  • You can learn more about different types of e-bikes and test ride e-bikes. If you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID.
  • The E-Bike Demo Area is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. If you are interested to attend other activities at Ride and Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.
October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

Urban Wilds Strategic Plan Open House

Join us on November 10 for a community open house to learn more about the Urban Wilds Program and share your input as we begin engagement for our strategic plan.

November 10, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse at Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Dr
    Boston, 02121
  • Contact:
    Katherine Oetheimer
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T18:00:00 - 2026-11-10T20:00:00

The City of Boston (Environment Department and Parks and Recreation Department) is conducting an Urban Wilds Strategic Plan update that will guide the strategic and sustainable growth of the Urban Wilds Program.

Drop in any time between 6pm-8pm to learn more about the Urban Wilds Program and this strategic planning process, and to share your thoughts!

RSVPs are not required, but are helpful as we plan the event!

The Urban Wilds Program, which is a partnership between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Conservation Commission, protects, restores, and maintains 30 Urban Wilds across Boston for conservation, environmental education, and passive recreation. The plan will build on the 2002 Urban Wilds and Natural Areas Management Plan to provide updated recommendations on best practices for recreation and resource management, staffing and budget structures, acquisition criteria, and program identity and awareness to support the future of the Urban Wilds program.

Learn more about the Urban Wilds Program and the Urban Wilds Strategic Plan. 

Allendale Woods Fall (Shanna Dixon)
Allandale Woods Urban Wild in West Roxbury/Jamaica Plain.
November 10, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse at Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Dr
    Boston, 02121
  • Contact:
    Katherine Oetheimer
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-10T18:00:00 - 2026-11-10T20:00:00

Roxbury: 29 - 31 Fayston Street Abutters Meeting

Extended living to the basement. Create an interior stair from the first floor to living space on the basement. Correct violation v811611

October 14, 2026
Event Date2026-10-14T18:00:00 - 2026-10-14T19:00:00

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: 165 866 5640

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

 

October 14, 2026
Event Date2026-10-14T18:00:00 - 2026-10-14T19:00:00
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