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Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on February 16, 2023, beginning at 5 p.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this February 16, 2023, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act.

Please be advised of the following participation instructions: The February 16, 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...

The public can offer testimony.

Roxbury Liaison Office Hours

Roxbury Coffee Hours are hosted by neighborhood liaison Asha Janay.

February 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Madhouse Cafe
    24 Blue Hill Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Asha Janay
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-13T15:00:00 - 2026-02-13T16:00:00

Coffee Hours are held weekly unless otherwise noted. 

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

February 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Madhouse Cafe
    24 Blue Hill Avenue
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Asha Janay
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-13T15:00:00 - 2026-02-13T16:00:00

City on a Hill Charter Public School Governance Committee Meeting

The meeting will be held remotely:

Join the Zoom meeting

Canceled:
Dudley Town Common Design Meeting #2

Reason for cancellation: Postponed to review community feedback
February 21, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Nathan Frazee
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-21T18:00:00 - 2023-02-21T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question and answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at Nathan.Frazee@boston.gov, LCA@boston.govor 617-961-3167 by February 14.

February 21, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Nathan Frazee
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-21T18:00:00 - 2023-02-21T19:30:00

All Black Everything

We're closing out Black History Month with a celebration of all we have accomplished and what we still need to work on for the future.

February 26, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • National Center of Afro-American Artists
    300 Walnut Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    susan.mccollin@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-26T14:00:00 - 2023-02-26T18:00:00

Enjoy light refreshments from Soleil Cafe, music from a live DJ along with poetry readings, and a visual art rendering completed on-site.

All Black Everything

February 26, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • National Center of Afro-American Artists
    300 Walnut Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    susan.mccollin@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-26T14:00:00 - 2023-02-26T18:00:00

Sankofa Night

Sankofa is a phrase that encourages learning from the past to inform the future, reaching back to move forward, and lifting as we climb.

February 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Black Market
    2136 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-09T18:00:00 - 2023-02-09T20:00:00

Celebrate Black culture with an evening of music performances, poetry, art, and more! We will have a conversation on the legacy of racism and discrimination that Black Americans have resisted. Attendees will be invited to write intentions for the Black Diaspora in the spirit of Sankofa.

Sankofa Night 2023

 

February 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Black Market
    2136 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-09T18:00:00 - 2023-02-09T20:00:00

Lower Roxbury Pop-Up

The City of Boston is working to enhance biking and walking for neighborhood residents in Lower Roxbury.

February 11, 2023
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Ramsay Park, near the shops on Shawmut Avenue
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-11T13:00:00 - 2023-02-11T14:00:00

Last summer, we heard a lot of support for the changes we proposed in response to your priorities. We incorporated your feedback and are excited to share the final design plans. 

We’re hosting three outdoor in-person “pop-up” sessions in February. You can view the final design plans and ask questions. We invite you to come by to learn more! 

Spanish interpretation will be provided at this event and the pop-up event on Wednesday, February 8, from 9 - 10 a.m. at Washington Street and Lenox Street. See other ways to review the final plans on the Lower Roxbury website

2022 Lower Roxbury Pop-Up Locations

February 11, 2023
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Ramsay Park, near the shops on Shawmut Avenue
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-11T13:00:00 - 2023-02-11T14:00:00

Lower Roxbury Pop-Up

The City of Boston is working to enhance biking and walking for neighborhood residents in Lower Roxbury.

February 8, 2023
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Washington Street and Lenox Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-08T09:00:00 - 2023-02-08T10:00:00

Last summer, we heard a lot of support for the changes we proposed in response to your priorities. We incorporated your feedback and are excited to share the final design plans. 

We’re hosting three outdoor in-person “pop-up” sessions in February. You can view the final design plans and ask questions. We invite you to come by to learn more! 

Spanish interpretation will be provided at this event and at the pop-up event on Saturday, February 11, from 1 - 2 p.m. at Ramsay Park. See other ways to review the final plans on the Lower Roxbury website.

2022 Lower Roxbury Pop-Up Locations

February 8, 2023
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Washington Street and Lenox Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-08T09:00:00 - 2023-02-08T10:00:00

Lower Roxbury Pop-Up

The City of Boston is working to enhance biking and walking for neighborhood residents in Lower Roxbury.

February 6, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Tremont Street at Hammond Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-06T16:00:00 - 2023-02-06T17:00:00

Last summer, we heard a lot of support for the changes we proposed in response to your priorities. We incorporated your feedback and are excited to share the final design plans.

We’re hosting three outdoor in-person “pop-up” sessions in February. You can view the final design plans and ask questions. We invite you to come by to learn more! 

Spanish interpretation will be provided at the pop-up events on February 8 and February 11. See other opportunities to review the plans with us on the Lower Roxbury website

2023 Event Locations

February 6, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Tremont Street at Hammond Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Lower Roxbury Transportation Study
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-06T16:00:00 - 2023-02-06T17:00:00

OPAT Listening Session

The Public may register to attend the meeting with the following link:

Register to Attend

Registration is free and open to all. Interpretation will be provided in:

  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Spanish
  • ...
The public can offer testimony.
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