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South End Liaison Office Hours

South End Liaison Office Hours are hosted by your East Boston neighborhood liaison Michaela Nee

July 24, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • O’Day Playground
    75 W Newton Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Michaela Nee
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T11:00:00 - 2026-07-24T12:00:00

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.

July 24, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • O’Day Playground
    75 W Newton Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Michaela Nee
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-24T11:00:00 - 2026-07-24T12:00:00

Canceled:
St. Botolph Area Architectural Conservation District Commission

STEM and Emergency Preparedness Workshop - South End

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our STEM and Emergency Preparedness workshops hosted by a local teachers and city staff in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

August 10, 2026
Event Date2026-08-10T10:00:00 - 2026-08-10T12:00:00

Our STEM and Emergency Preparedness workshops are led by local BPS teacher and Office of Emergency Management staff. They're held Mondays in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Join us for exciting hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Explore interactive hand on learning experiences while discovering the importance of youth preparedness. Learn about hazards, how to call 911 and how to prepare for emergencies with the Office of Emergency Management!

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

August 10, 2026
Event Date2026-08-10T10:00:00 - 2026-08-10T12:00:00

South End Landmark District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling +1-646-828-7666 (US) and entering meeting id #165 437 7937. You can also submit written comments or questions to SouthEndLDC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

South End: 168 West Canton Street Abutters Meeting

Description: This office has requested a second Abutter’s Meeting due to significant changes (plans available upon request): withdrawal of garage permit application and abandonment of garage plan, elimination of rear roof deck on fourth-level extension, reduction of bump-out extension from 3' to 2'4", reduction of bump-out from four levels to three levels, no additional square footage proposed, redistribution of existing 147 SF (Greenhouse and Bay Window) vertically at rear of building, and reduction of bump-out width by an additional 2' total (1' on each side) across all three levels.

 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T18:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

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: 165 536 4582

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

 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T18:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

South End: 66 Rutland Street Abutters Meeting

Description: Proposal to add a dormer at the roof level, a bracket-supported balcony on the second floor at the rear of the house, construct a roof deck above the dormer, and create two off-street parking spaces in the rear yard. All work is associated with Permit #ALT1810969

June 30, 2026
Event Date2026-06-30T18:00:00 - 2026-06-30T19:00:00

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: 165 764 9970

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

June 30, 2026
Event Date2026-06-30T18:00:00 - 2026-06-30T19:00:00

Harrison Ave (Ink Block) Construction Update Meeting

The Harrison Avenue (Ink Block) project will reconstruct Harrison Avenue between East Berkeley Street and Herald Street to be greener and safer for all users while creating a vibrant, cohesive streetscape.

July 1, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom Virtual Meeting
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Boston Streets Cabinet
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-01T18:00:00 - 2026-07-01T20:00:00

Join Boston Streets Cabinet for a Virtual Construction Update Meeting for the Harrison Avenue Reconstruction (Ink Block) project. We will provide an overview of the project, share the construction timeline, and explain what impacts you can expect. We will leave time at the end for your questions.

Advanced registration required.

Register for the meeting

Learn more about the project

July 1, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Zoom Virtual Meeting
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Boston Streets Cabinet
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-01T18:00:00 - 2026-07-01T20:00:00

Free Bike Repair at BCYF Blackstone

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

July 15, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T15:30:00 - 2026-07-15T17:30:00

We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters. This is first come, first serve workshop, and no sign up is required.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

July 15, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 50 West Brookline Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-15T15:30:00 - 2026-07-15T17:30:00

South End: 6 Ringgold Street Abutters Meeting

Description: Proposed 202-square-foot addition at the second-floor rear of the existing townhouse. Scope includes removal of the existing deck to accommodate the addition, as well as demolition and renovation of the existing kitchen.

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T18:00:00 - 2026-06-22T19:00:00

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: 165 978 6564

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

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T18:00:00 - 2026-06-22T19:00:00

Boston After Dark BCYF Blackstone (South End)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

June 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 50 W Brookline St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-26T17:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for a Boston After Dark kickoff with soccer-themed games, giveaways, and more at BCYF Blackstone! 

🍔 Free food

🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

June 26, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 50 W Brookline St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-26T17:00:00 - 2026-06-26T19:00:00
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