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Mattapan: 516 Harvard Street Abutters Meeting

Seeking to change the occupancy from a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling and renovate.

April 15, 2026
Event Date2026-04-15T18:00:00 - 2026-04-15T19:00:00

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: 160 443 9714

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

 

April 15, 2026
Event Date2026-04-15T18:00:00 - 2026-04-15T19:00:00

KIPP MA Governance and Compensation Meeting

Boston Tree Alliance Tree Planting Training

Join us for a training on tree planting and caring for young trees at the Boston Nature Center. 

April 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Nature Center
    500 Walk Hill St
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Amara Chittenden
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-02T10:00:00 - 2026-04-02T12:00:00

The Boston Tree Alliance (BTA) Program is hosting a training on tree planting.  Learn how to prepare a planting site, assess roots, and care of young trees through proper pruning, watering, and mulching with the BTA program’s urban forester.

This event is open to the BTA Planting Grant grantees and the public for anyone to learn how to plant and care for trees.  A portion of this event will include a training on data collection for grantees on reporting and how to use TreePlotter, a digital tool to manage tree inventory and mapping.

Please RSVP using the link below to join the training.

RSVP Here. 

 For more information about the BTA Program, visit boston.gov/tree-alliance

April 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Nature Center
    500 Walk Hill St
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Amara Chittenden
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-02T10:00:00 - 2026-04-02T12:00:00

Bike and Bird

Join Mass Audubon for a group bike ride from Mattapan to Cambridge. Register in advance if you'd like to use Bluebikes. 

May 2, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:23 - 2026-05-02T11:00:23

Pedal through dedicated bike lanes with stops at Jamaica Pond and the Emerald Necklace, where birds are actively foraging in the early morning light. You'll spot species grabbing breakfast, learn to distinguish residents from travelers, and discover which birds treat these urban greenways as home.

The bike ride will conclude at Magazine Beach, where you can explore the Greener Good Market happening that day.

May 2, 2026
  • 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T09:00:23 - 2026-05-02T11:00:23

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.

Boston State Hospital CAC General Meeting

LOCATION: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Members of the public can contact Beverley Johnson for call-in information.  Ms. Johnson can be reached via telephone at 617-438-2767 and via email at bjohnson@bevcoassociates.comcastbiz.net.

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Mattapan

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

April 6, 2026
Event Date2026-04-06T12:00:00 - 2026-04-06T14:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our pop-up community office hours at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Office hours will take place on Monday, April 6th from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

April 6, 2026
Event Date2026-04-06T12:00:00 - 2026-04-06T14:00:00

311 DAY

During 311 Day, residents can watch a live 311 demonstration call to see how requests are triaged, submit 311 requests in real time, learn how City services respond to calls and submissions made through the BOS:311 app, meet City staff, and enjoy free refreshments and giveaways. 

March 11, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    311
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-11T15:30:00 - 2026-03-11T17:30:00

Have you ever wondered what happens after you report a pothole or a missed trash pickup to 311? On Wednesday, March 11 (3/11), join us at the Mattapan Branch of the BPL for our inaugural 311 Day celebration. This is your chance to meet the people behind the phones and the apps. We’ll have live demonstrations on how to get the most out of the BOS:311 app, the opportunity to submit cases in person, and several City departments on hand to answer your questions directly. Plus, we’ll have free refreshments and exclusive 311  give away items. Let’s work together to keep our neighborhood shining!

March 11, 2026
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    311
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-11T15:30:00 - 2026-03-11T17:30:00

Free Smoke/ Carbon Monoxide Detectors Installation

For residents of Hyde Park and Mattapan.

April 25, 2026
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Contact:
    Fire Operations
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-25T09:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

The Boston Fire Department, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is offering free home installation for 10-year battery-powered smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The installation will be for Hyde Park and Mattapan residents.

Sign up today

Priority Installations are for owner-occupied homes of vulnerable or low-income populations. Future events will be announced at a later date.

This initiative is funded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) through a grant award to the Boston Fire Department. 75% of the project cost is federally funded ($260.031.75)

April 25, 2026
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Contact:
    Fire Operations
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-25T09:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

KIPP MA Boston ELPAC Family Council Meeting

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