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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 7, 2025
Event Date2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Sunday - February 9, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 7, 2025
Event Date2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00

Zoning Advisory Board Of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on January 23, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements.  All matters listed on this January 23, 2025, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The January 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 meeting. You...

The public can offer testimony.

Canceled:
Horse-of-Course

Reason for cancellation: Due to inclement weather.
February 18, 2025
Event Date2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00

 Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute meet-and-greet with one of our equine partners and learn they're fed, groomed, tacked up and ready for their patrol in your parks.

 Programs are subject to be canceled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 18, 2025
Event Date2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00

Boston School Committee Virtual Meeting

Join the online meeting

Public Comment: Please sign up online to testify. Sign up for public comment will close at 4.30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The Committee will continue to...

The public can offer testimony.

Reparations Task Force Public Meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Ignite the Future: Spark Roxbury

January 16, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Top Mix Bar and Kitchen
    257 Norfolk Ave
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-16T18:00:45 - 2025-01-16T20:00:45

Join SPARK Boston for a night of connecting with your neighbors and igniting your journey to influence the future of Boston. SPARK Socials offer an environment to foster profound discussion with other like-minded individuals about Roxbury, Boston and civics.

Spark Ignite the future

January 16, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Top Mix Bar and Kitchen
    257 Norfolk Ave
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-16T18:00:45 - 2025-01-16T20:00:45

OPAT Office Hour at the Roxbury Public Library

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency are hosting this week's Office Hour at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

 

January 17, 2025
Event Date2025-01-17T11:00:13 - 2025-01-17T12:00:13

Join us for this week's Office Hour on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Roxbury Public Library. Connect with OPAT Executive Director Evandro Carvalho and learn more about how we serve the community. Here’s what you can expect:

  • A brief overview of OPAT’s mission, recent progress, and upcoming goals.
  • A chance to learn more about how the city is working to promote fairness and accountability.
  • An open discussion where you can ask questions and share your thoughts.

This is a great opportunity to engage with us directly, provide feedback, and strengthen the connection between our office and the community we serve. We hope to see you there!

  • Date: Friday January 17, 2025
  • Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Location: Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley St Roxbury, MA 02219
January 17, 2025
Event Date2025-01-17T11:00:13 - 2025-01-17T12:00:13

Roxbury: 69 Centre Street Abutters Meeting

New two-story addition to existing one-family home to extend living area. Scope of work includes new footings & foundation under addition, new two-level rear deck, new insulation to existing home, full window replacement, new electrical/plumbing/HVAC, new landscaping throughout. Nominal Fee requested.

January 14, 2025
Event Date2025-01-14T18:00:25 - 2025-01-14T19:00:25

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: 864 4211 0256

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

January 14, 2025
Event Date2025-01-14T18:00:25 - 2025-01-14T19:00:25

Canceled:
Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission

The public can offer testimony.

Build Your Tech Skills

The Office of Returning Citizens is partnering with the City of Boston’s Digital Equity Team to offer weekly 1:1 drop-in and topic-based workshops focused on building tech skills for formerly incarcerated Boston residents.

January 13, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Monday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from January 13, 2025, until June 30, 2025
  • 30 Dimock St
    Second floor
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-13T14:00:00 - 2025-01-13T17:00:00

Drop-in sessions are held weekly on the 2nd Monday of the month from 2-5pm for tips and tricks on getting internet access, creating accounts, navigating web pages, and more — no appointment necessary — for Boston's returning citizens.

We’re also excited to introduce new digital skills workshops:

  • In-person | Topic-based workshop held on the 4th Monday of each month, between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

January 13, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Monday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from January 13, 2025, until June 30, 2025
  • 30 Dimock St
    Second floor
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-13T14:00:00 - 2025-01-13T17:00:00
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