city_hall

Official websites use .boston.gov

A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Please be advised of the following appeals to be heard on March 24, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am and related announcements.



All matters listed on this March 24, 2026 Hearing agenda have been noticed in accordance with the enabling act. please be advised of the following participation instructions:



The March 24, 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 https://bit.ly/...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 01:30PM
  • Posted:
    03/18/2026 - 3:00PM
  • 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.

Building a Creative Boston

In collaboration with Downtown Boston Alliance, join SPARK as we host leaders in the creative field and how Downtown can be a cultural hub.

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

Are you an artist or creative in Boston? Looking to learn more about what the City is doing for the arts? Join SPARK Boston for a wide-ranging panel discussion on how Boston is looking to transform the downtown area into a neighborhood for creative activities and spaces. Featuring different stakeholders in Boston’s arts ecosystem, this panel will discuss topics such as: how Boston is looking to create new spaces for creatives, how the city is looking to increase access to existing spaces, and how gallerists and other professionals are working to create new venues and partnerships with the city. This event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served before the panel with opportunities for networking afterwards. Interested attendees are asked to register with Eventbrite in advance. 

Have a question for the panel? Submit your questions via the Google form.

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

Building a Creative Boston

In collaboration with Downtown Boston Alliance, join SPARK as we host leaders in the creative field and how Downtown can be a cultural hub.

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

Are you an artist or creative in Boston? Looking to learn more about what the City is doing for the arts? Join SPARK Boston for a wide-ranging panel discussion on how Boston is looking to transform the downtown area into a neighborhood for creative activities and spaces. Featuring different stakeholders in Boston’s arts ecosystem, this panel will discuss topics such as: how Boston is looking to create new spaces for creatives, how the city is looking to increase access to existing spaces, and how gallerists and other professionals are working to create new venues and partnerships with the city. This event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served before the panel with opportunities for networking afterwards. Interested attendees are asked to register with Eventbrite in advance. 

 

Have a question for the panel? Submit your questions via the Google form here

March 26, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 101 Arch Street
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:00:00 - 2026-03-26T20:00:00

South End Landmark District Commission Subcommittee

The public can offer testimony.
  • 05:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/16/2026 - 3:38PM
  • 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.

Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 161 346 7594. You can also submit written comments or questions to highlandacdc@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/16/2026 - 12:00PM
  • 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.

Boston Landmarks Commission

This meeting will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to the online meeting or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id #160 364 4859. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 10:00PM
  • Posted:
    03/12/2026 - 2:45PM
  • 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.

Webster Avenue Playground Community Meeting 1

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for Webster Ave. Playground!

Register Here

April 2, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-02T18:00:00 - 2026-04-02T19:30:00
April 2, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-02T18:00:00 - 2026-04-02T19:30:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL West End Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

May 2, 2026
  • 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    25 Parmenter St
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:30:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library to host one of these events. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in volunteering? Let us know.

 

May 2, 2026
  • 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    25 Parmenter St
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:30:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

"(in)Visibility: Belonging in the Margins" Opening Reception

Meet the artists and explore artworks by 16 current and former Boston Center for the Arts Studio Residents on the theme of (in)visibility at this gallery reception.

March 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-12T17:00:00 - 2026-03-12T19:00:00

Join us at the Scollay Square Gallery (3rd floor) in Boston City Hall for the opening Reception of (in)visibility: Belonging in the Margins. Don't miss your chance to connect with the artists. Light refreshments will be provided.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Xray Aims, Beatriz Amelia, Cristobal Cea, Funlola Coker, Julia Csekö, Sabrina Dorsainvil, Feda Eid, Aileen Erickson, Mark Hernandez-Motaghy, Georgina Lewis, Marcel Marcel, Jo Nanajian, Yuko Okabe, Chelsea Silbereis, Maggie Wong, Ngoc-Tran Vu.

Directions

Entrance is located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 3rd floor, the gallery is to your left.

March 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-12T17:00:00 - 2026-03-12T19:00:00

NEPA Scoping Meeting for General Public

Join us for an introduction to the Army Corps (USACE) Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) federal permitting process.

March 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor Public Meeting Room
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-25T18:00:00 - 2026-03-25T19:30:00

This presentation is an introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) part of the USACE Boston CSRM process. This meeting is for all coastal neighborhoods including Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, and Downtown/North End/Wharf District. This is a Hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person or online via Zoom. 

 You can expect to:

  • Learn what the National Environmental Policy Act is
  • Learn how USACE is assessing environmental, cultural, and historical impacts of their projects
  • Learn when important information will be available in 2026 
  • Learn how to provide feedback in writing for this phase

This meeting focuses on the NEPA process. We will NOT share any updates on the alignment selection or graphic updates.  See the March 2026 update on our website for more details on future meetings.

March 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor Public Meeting Room
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-25T18:00:00 - 2026-03-25T19:30:00
Subscribe to Downtown
Back to top