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Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District Public Hearing

The public can offer testimony.

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (PFD)

ATTENDANCE

On March 28, 2025, 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 June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962, and ...

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

ATTENDANCE

On March 28, 2025, 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 June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962...

Boston Youth Climate Action Fund: Grant Writing Workshop

August 11, 2026
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Boston Youth Climate Action Fund
  • Price:
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    FREE
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    Downtown
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Event Date2026-08-11T11:00:00 - 2026-08-11T13:00:00

The Boston Youth Climate Action Fund is accepting youth-led proposals. This workshop will be an opportunity for youth applicants to learn more about the 2030 Boston Climate Action Plan, dive deeper into climate themes, and improve their grant-writing skills. Potential applicants and supporting organizations are encouraged to attend.

August 11, 2026
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Boston Youth Climate Action Fund
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
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    Neighborhood
    Downtown
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Event Date2026-08-11T11:00:00 - 2026-08-11T13:00:00

H2O SOS: Water Warning | Closing Panel

Join us for a panel about art and climate change in Boston to celebrate the exhibitions currently on view at the City Hall Galleries. 

August 13, 2026
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

Please join us for the closing celebration of our current exhibitions centered on environmental issues. The event will feature a panel about art and climate change in Boston, and will also begin with a guided water ritual meditation led by Faith Johnson.

Panelists:

  • Lani Asuncion (Artist)
  • Sarah Slavick (Artist)
  • Lisa McCarty (Artist)
  • Catherine McCandless (Senior Climate Resilience Project Manager, City of Boston)
  • Hessann Farooqi (Executive Director, Boston Climate Action Network)
August 13, 2026
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

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...

The public can offer testimony.

E-Bikes Incentive Program Application Help

Are you a resident of Boston, eligible for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and interested in applying?

July 27, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
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    FREE
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    Downtown
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Event Date2026-07-27T09:00:22 - 2026-07-27T17:00:22

We offer in-person help with submitting online applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Please know that on the day of the appointment you will need to have access to an email to be able to submit your application. In-person help hours on Monday, July 27, are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and are drop-in style with no prior appointment necessary. 

We are located in Room 721 on the 7th Floor of Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201).

Learn more about e-bikes program

a photo of three residents with e-bikes

July 27, 2026
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
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    Downtown
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Event Date2026-07-27T09:00:22 - 2026-07-27T17:00:22

Try-an-E-Bike Event

Curious about electric bikes? Join our Try an E-Bike Event!

August 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
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    Neighborhood
    Downtown
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Event Date2026-08-13T15:00:00 - 2026-08-13T18:00:00

You can learn about different types, ask questions, and test ride e-bikes. Meet some of the participating bike shops in the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program. This is a drop-in style event, no registration required.

people test riding ebikes on the plaza

August 13, 2026
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
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    Downtown
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Event Date2026-08-13T15:00:00 - 2026-08-13T18:00:00

Friday Afternoon Concert Series

July 31, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 24, 2026, until August 21, 2026
  • Sam Adams Park
    Boston , MA. 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
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    FREE
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    Downtown
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Event Date2026-07-31T12:00:00 - 2026-07-31T14:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu is pleased to resume the Friday Afternoon Concert Series. This concert series, a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, showcases the best of Boston's local music talent.

On Fridays in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band will set up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

July 31, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 24, 2026, until August 21, 2026
  • Sam Adams Park
    Boston , MA. 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
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Event Date2026-07-31T12:00:00 - 2026-07-31T14:00:00

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on July 28, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and related announcements. All matters listed on this July 28, 2026, hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. please be advised of the following participation instructions:

The July 28, 2026 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.
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