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Mattapan Liaison Office Hours

Mattapan Liaison Office Hours are hosted by your Mattapan neighborhood liaison Asiah Wotring.

October 16, 2026
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Brothers
    1638 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Asiah Wotring
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-16T10:30:00 - 2026-10-16T11:30:00

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.

October 16, 2026
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Brothers
    1638 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Asiah Wotring
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-16T10:30:00 - 2026-10-16T11:30:00

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering Meeting ID 165 554 1756 and your participant ID provided when logging into Zoom. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov...

The public can offer testimony.

Free Bike Repair at Ride and Chill

Patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters at Ride & Chill event at Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park / Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

a phtoo from Franklin Park - Bikes not boms setting up bike tune up station

Ride & Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. 

Bike Repair Clinics will be provided by Adi’s Bike World and Bikes Not Bombs. These are free clinics, where bike mechanics will be able to provide a basic bike tune up and help with minor bike issues. Bike Repair Clinic is Drop-in style, first come first serve, and no prior registration is required.

If you are interested in attending other activities at Ride & Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.

October 11, 2026
  • 8:30am - 2:00pm
  • Shattuck Picnic Area at Franklin Park / Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-11T08:30:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

Cummins Highway Community Walkthrough

With the project nearly complete, join the project team for a walkthrough on Cummins!

October 24, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Cummins Highway at Fairway Street
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-24T11:00:00 - 2026-10-24T12:30:00

Learn more about the project’s design and share your input on how it's working.  Meet on Cummins at the intersection with Fairway Street.

Stay for food and conversation after the walk! RSVP below

October 24, 2026
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Cummins Highway at Fairway Street
    Mattapan, MA
  • Contact:
    Public Works
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-24T11:00:00 - 2026-10-24T12:30:00

E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill

Curious about electric bikes? Stop by E-Bike Demo Area during Ride and Chill Festival in Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

On Sunday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stop by E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill event at Franklin Park.

two photos of a woman trying out an e-bike

Ride and Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. E-Bike Demo Area is provided by Casa Bikes and Cargo B. 

Casa Bikes is an electric bike store serving the Greater Boston Area wit a vast collection of new e-bikes and accessories. Cargo B is Boston's cargo bike share service—making it easy for households to put down the car keys and hop onto the neighborhood cargo bike for local trips! Easy, accessible and family-friendly

  • E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill will be taking place on Circuit Drive, which will be closed to traffic for the duration of the festival.
  • You can learn more about different types of e-bikes and test ride e-bikes. If you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID.
  • The E-Bike Demo Area is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. If you are interested to attend other activities at Ride and Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.
October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

MattaHAUNT Woods Discovery Day

Ever wonder what lurks in Mattahunt Woods—what's growing, crawling, and flying around in there? Come discover it with us!  

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T10:00:00 - 2026-10-17T11:30:00

Join the Friends of Mattahunt Woods, the Trustees, and Boston Parks and Recreation for a free discovery event at the Urban Wild. We'll use the iNaturalist app to uncover what lies hidden here: the birds, plants, and fungi that keep these woods thriving. 

This event is FREE. There will also be prizes and activiites for kids, free snacks and refreshments, and Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged. 

Meet at Matthunt Woods, Colorado Street Entrance at 206 Colorado Street, Mattapan. 

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T10:00:00 - 2026-10-17T11:30:00

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering Meeting ID 165 554 1756 and your participant ID provided when logging into Zoom. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.gov...

The public can offer testimony.

Wood Avenue Safety Improvements Design Update - In-Person

The City of Boston is designing changes to Wood Avenue. Please join us at the 912 River Street Community Room on October 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We will present our designs, hear your feedback, and answer community questions about the project.

October 22, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Wood Avenue Safety Team
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T18:30:00 - 2026-10-22T20:00:00

La Ciudad de Boston está planificando mejoras para Wood Avenue. Te invitamos a acompañarnos en la Sala Comunitaria del 912 River Street, el 22 de Octubre 6:30 a 8 p. m. Vamos a presentar los diseños, escuchar tus comentarios y responder las preguntas de la comunidad sobre el proyecto.

Vil Boston ap planifye amelyorasyon nan Wood Avenue. Tanpri vin mete men ak nou nan Sal Kominotè ki nan 912 River Street, nan dat 22 Oktòb, a 6:30 pou 8PM. N ap prezante desen nou yo, tande kòmantè w yo epi reponn kesyon kominote a genyen sou pwojè a.

October 22, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Wood Avenue Safety Team
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T18:30:00 - 2026-10-22T20:00:00

Wood Avenue Safety Improvements Design Update - Digital

The City of Boston is designing changes to Wood Avenue. Please join us on October 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We will present our designs, hear your feedback, and answer community questions about the project.

October 20, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Wood Avenue Safety Team
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-20T18:30:00 - 2026-10-20T20:00:00

Register for the meeting

La Ciudad de Boston está planificando mejoras para Wood Avenue. Te invitamos a acompañarnos en https://bit.ly/wood-ave-final, el 20 de octubre 6:30 a 8 p.m. Vamos a presentar los diseños, escuchar tus comentarios y responder las preguntas de la comunidad sobre el proyecto.

Vil Boston ap planifye amelyorasyon nan Wood Avenue. Tanpri vin mete men ak nou nan https://bit.ly/wood-ave-final, nan dat 20 Oktòb, a 6:30 pou 8PM. N ap prezante desen nou yo, tande kòmantè w yo epi reponn kesyon kominote a genyen sou pwojè a.

October 20, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Wood Avenue Safety Team
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-20T18:30:00 - 2026-10-20T20:00:00
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