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2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour: Day 1

On the first day of the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour, Boston continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees in Mattapan, Readville, and West Roxbury.

December 6, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Mattapan, Readville, and West Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-06T17:30:00 - 2019-12-06T20:00:00

For the 24th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings and more.

On the first day of the 2019 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

  • 5:30 p.m. - Mattapan Square, Mattapan
  • 6:30 p.m. - Wolcott Square, Readville
  • 7:15 p.m. - Hastings Street Lot, Centre Street, West Roxbury

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

December 6, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Mattapan, Readville, and West Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-12-06T17:30:00 - 2019-12-06T20:00:00

Enchanted Trolley Tour map

Canceled:
City Council Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Education Hearing on Docket #1399

The public can offer testimony.

Police employment information session

The Boston Police Department event offers information on how to become a police officer and navigate the hiring process. 

October 25, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Michael Gaskins
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-25T18:00:00 - 2018-10-25T19:30:00

At the event, the Boston Police Department Diversity Recruitment Officer will cover:

  • the hiring process
  • selection, and
  • timeline to become a police offer for the City of Boston.

If you took the police exam in 2017, or you are considering the exam in 2019, this session will give you clear, concise information to begin planning a career in law enforcement.

October 25, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Michael Gaskins
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-25T18:00:00 - 2018-10-25T19:30:00

Love Your Block grant writing workshop

This workshop is meant to help residents interested in filling out an application to receive a Love Your Block mini-grant.

December 16, 2017
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 city hall square
    Eighth Floor, Room 801
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Kaira Fox
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-12-16T11:00:00 - 2017-12-16T12:00:00

During the workshop, we'll go over the entire application, including all requirements. Feel free to ask questions and participate — this will be an intimate setting.  

We'll make applications available during the workshop. You can also find them on the Love Your Block website. We accept applications from November 4, 2017 through January 8, 2018. 

Light refreshments will be provided!

December 16, 2017
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 city hall square
    Eighth Floor, Room 801
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Kaira Fox
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-12-16T11:00:00 - 2017-12-16T12:00:00

Love Your Block grant writing workshop

This workshop is meant to help residents interested in filling out an application to receive a Love Your Block mini-grant.

December 2, 2017
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Eighth Floor, Room 801
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Kaira Fox
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-12-02T11:00:00 - 2017-12-02T12:00:00

During the workshop, we'll go over the entire application, including all requirements. Feel free to ask questions and participate — this will be an intimate setting.  

We'll make applications available during the workshop. You can also find them on the Love Your Block website. We accept applications from November 4, 2017 through January 8, 2018. 

Light refreshments will be provided!

December 2, 2017
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Eighth Floor, Room 801
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Kaira Fox
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-12-02T11:00:00 - 2017-12-02T12:00:00

Election call for the Municipal Election

City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #1004 and #1050

The public can offer testimony.

Conservation Commission Hearing

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, on November 1, 2017 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

14th Annual Halloween Party District E-5

Join Captain Steven McLaughlin and Area District E-5 for their 14th Annual Halloween Party.

October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T17:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00
Families will enjoy:
  • food and candy
  • a DJ, a juggler, and a magician
  • balloon twisters
  • K-9 and bomb squad demonstrations, and
  • characters in costume!
October 27, 2017
Event Date2017-10-27T17:00:00 - 2017-10-27T19:00:00

City Council Committee on Government Operations Working Session on Docket #0393

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