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Library Essentials

Partnering with the Boston Public Library to explore resources available through the BPL for Returning Citizens. 

July 30, 2025
  • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T13:30:39 - 2025-07-30T14:30:39

Join us to learn more about FREE BPL resources, including a library card, free printing, digital access skills, discuss library programs and services that are available to all, including:

• business, career, and job search programs and services

• programs for families, children, and teens

• museum passes, concerts, and author talks

• technology available at the library

• online resources including ebooks and audiobooks, databases, & streaming films and much more

July 30, 2025
  • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T13:30:39 - 2025-07-30T14:30:39

Build Your Credit

Join us every second Thursday of the month from 12 - 2 p.m. for this recurring workshop!

July 10, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from July 10, 2025, until December 11, 2025
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-10T12:00:07 - 2025-07-10T14:00:07

Join us for a FREE workshop, in collaboration with Working Credit, participants will learn valuable skills on how to build their credit and receive FREE 1:1 credit counseling for a year.

Build

July 10, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from July 10, 2025, until December 11, 2025
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-10T12:00:07 - 2025-07-10T14:00:07

Franklin Park Ecological Restoration Kick-Off Meeting

Come learn about the Franklin Park Action Plan in Action! 

July 14, 2025
Event Date2025-07-14T19:00:00 - 2025-07-14T20:00:05

On Monday July 14 at 7 p.m. the Franklin Park Coalition will host a virtual meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department to launch the City's restoration of Franklin Park's woodlands and natural areas. The Department's Urban Wilds and Natural Areas Team, which was recently charged with the task of creating and overseeing a Franklin Park natural areas crew, will participate in a presentation and discussion of the new ecological restoration efforts in Long Crouch Woods and elsewhere in Franklin Park.  The meeting will be an excellent opportunity for the community and new Parks staff to meet each other and discuss restoration approaches for implementing the 2022 Franklin Park Action Plan, as well as to plan volunteer days, educational programs and other ways the community can get involved with this long-term restoration effort.

July 14, 2025
Event Date2025-07-14T19:00:00 - 2025-07-14T20:00:05

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

August 7, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • BWSC Parking Lot 1
    980 Harrison Ave
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-07T18:00:06 - 2025-08-07T20:00:06

a group learning basic skills on-bike in a parking lot

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women and gender-diverse adults, who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for those who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and controlling the bike.

Bicycles and helmets provided for participants for the duration of the workshop.

August 7, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • BWSC Parking Lot 1
    980 Harrison Ave
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-07T18:00:06 - 2025-08-07T20:00:06

Resumes That Work

Presented by the Goodwill Boston Career Center.

August 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Goodwill Boston Career Center
    1010 Harrison Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Goodwill Boston Career Center
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-20T10:00:00 - 2025-08-20T11:00:00

This workshop will help you understand what employers look for in a resume. It covers the layout, content, and how the words you use can increase your chances of getting an interview. 

Please note: Participation in this workshop will not satisfy any Unemployment Insurance or RESEA requirements. Contact your local MassHire office for additional assistance.

August 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Goodwill Boston Career Center
    1010 Harrison Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Goodwill Boston Career Center
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-20T10:00:00 - 2025-08-20T11:00:00

Roxbury: 96 - 102 Winthrop Street Abutters Meeting

96 Winthrop St. Change occupancy from 7 units to 9 units; renovate existing attic level to create 2 new units. 98 Winthrop St. Change occupancy from 6 units to 7 units; renovate existing attic level to create 1 new unit. 100 Winthrop St. Change occupancy to 4 units to 6 units; renovate existing attic level to create 2 new units. 102 Winthrop St. Change occupancy from 6 units to 7 units; renovate existing attic level to create 1 new unit.

July 10, 2025
Event Date2025-07-10T18:00:04 - 2025-07-10T19:00:04

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: 837 6941 5472

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

 

July 10, 2025
Event Date2025-07-10T18:00:04 - 2025-07-10T19:00:04

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (BPL)

 
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...

Boston Parks And Recreation Commission

Please note: This hearing will be held via Zoom:

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

July 24, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 980 Harrison Ave
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-24T18:00:24 - 2025-07-24T20:00:24

a photo of a group of adult women learning to ride a bike

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women and gender-diverse adults, who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for those who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and controlling the bike.
July 24, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 980 Harrison Ave
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-24T18:00:24 - 2025-07-24T20:00:24

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,...

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