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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (PFD)

 
ATTENDANCE
On March 29, 2023 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 March 31, 2025. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually. This enables the PFC to conduct its usual business while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means....
  • 02:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/15/2023 - 7:12AM
  • 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.

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

ATTENDANCE

On March 29, 2023 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 March 31, 2025. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually. This enables the PFC to conduct its usual business while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch...

  • 02:15PM
  • Posted:
    05/14/2023 - 4:04PM
  • 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.

City on a Hill Charter Public School Governance Committee Meeting

The meeting will be held remotely at 4 p.m.

Join the online meeting

  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/11/2023 - 3:35PM
  • 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.

City on a Hill Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting

The meeting will be held remotely at 5 p.m.:

Join the online meeting

  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/11/2023 - 2:51PM
  • 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.

City on a Hill Charter Public School Finance Committee Meeting

The meeting will be held remotely:

Join the online meeting

  • 06:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/11/2023 - 9:04AM
  • 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.

We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fair - Roxbury

June 3, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Shelburne
    2730 WASHINGTON STREET
    BOSTON, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-03T11:00:00 - 2023-06-03T14:00:00

This summer, the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity will be hosting five We Hire Youth Neighborhood Job Fairs! Each event will take place at a BCYF in high-impact neighborhoods for the SuccessLink Youth Employment program. At these events, youth will:

  • Learn more about the SuccessLink program.
  • Get connected to local SuccessLink employers.
  • Get help completing their applications and/or onboarding.
June 3, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Shelburne
    2730 WASHINGTON STREET
    BOSTON, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    YouthLine@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Business and jobs
    Family friendly
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-03T11:00:00 - 2023-06-03T14:00:00

Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on May 18, 2023, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this May 18, 2023 hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The may 18, 2023 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 may also participate by...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 09:00PM
  • Posted:
    05/04/2023 - 10:18AM
  • 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.

Open Streets Boston - Roxbury

Open Streets are family-friendly, pedestrian-focused events that transform City streets into vibrant, car-free boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore.

July 12, 2025
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Blue Hill Ave.
    Between: Warren Street to Quincy Street
    Roxbury, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Open Streets Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
  • THERE WILL BE MBTA SERVICE CHANGES FOR THIS EVENT:

    VIEW MBTA SERVICE CHANGES

Event Date2025-07-12T10:30:00 - 2025-07-12T15:00:00

​Open Streets Boston events help people experience streets as public spaces where communities thrive. City streets transform into vibrant, pedestrian-friendly boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore.

Learn about the initiative

Please note:
  • Blue Hill Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from Quincy Street to Warren Street between the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
  • Starting at 6 a.m, parking will be prohibited on both sides of Blue Hill Avenue from Quincy Street to Warren Street, and on the northeast (even) side of Warren Street from Blue Hill Ave to Sunderland Street.

Open streets rox map

July 12, 2025
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Blue Hill Ave.
    Between: Warren Street to Quincy Street
    Roxbury, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Open Streets Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
  • THERE WILL BE MBTA SERVICE CHANGES FOR THIS EVENT:

    VIEW MBTA SERVICE CHANGES

Event Date2025-07-12T10:30:00 - 2025-07-12T15:00:00

PROGRAMMING (UPDATES WILL BE ONGOING)

Previous Open Streets

Roxbury OS 1

Roxbury Open Streets Musicians

Roxbury Open Streets 2

Open Streets Boston Kid Playing in Bubbles

Roxbury Open Streets 3

Open Streets Roxbury Family

Franklin Park Kite and Bike Festival

Started in 1969, the Kite and Bike Festival is a Boston tradition that gathers more than 1,000 people at Franklin Park each May to enjoy picnicking, kite flying, bicycles & music.

May 20, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead, Pierpont Road
    Boston, 02119
  • Contact:
    Franklin Park Coalition
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-20T12:00:00 - 2023-05-20T16:00:00

One resident describes the Kite and Bike Festival as, “My favorite day ever in the twenty years I’ve lived in Boston!”

Picture endless blue skies dotted with colorful kites, children and families running and laughing across bright green fields — this event is not to be missed!

This event is hosted by the Franklin Park Coalition. 

May 20, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Franklin Park Playstead, Pierpont Road
    Boston, 02119
  • Contact:
    Franklin Park Coalition
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-20T12:00:00 - 2023-05-20T16:00:00

SPARK / ONEin3 Alumni Reunion

All ONEin3 and SPARK Council members from the program's history are invited to connect for some summer fun.

June 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Private Residence
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-27T18:00:00 - 2023-06-27T21:00:00

Join us for food, drinks, and civic engagement opportunities at our first ever program reunion celebration! Thursday, June 29, will serve as a rain date if needed.

To receive an official invitation and receive the event address, please fill out our Alumni Intake Survey or reach out directly. 

June 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Private Residence
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-27T18:00:00 - 2023-06-27T21:00:00
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