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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 8d

We’re bringing City Hall to you! Find the City Hall on the Go Truck at locations across Boston this October. 🚙💨
Check the full schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

Graphic with text:  CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6–12
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 MISSION HILL 10:00–11:30 A.M. BCYF Tobin 481 Tremont Street
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 JAMAICA PLAIN 12:30–2:00 P.M. BCYF Curtis Hall 20 South Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 BRIGHTON 10:00–11:30 A.M. Veronica B Senior Center 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 ROXBURY 1:00–2:30 P.M. ABCD Event 565 Warren Street
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 DORCHESTER 5:00–6:30 P.M. Uphams Corner Branch of the BPL 500 Columbia Road
DON’T MISS A STOP! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

Graphic with text: CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13–19
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 SOUTH BOSTON 10:00–11:30 A.M. BCYF Curley 1663 Columbia Road
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 CHARLESTOWN 12:30–2:00 P.M. Charlestown Winthrop Square 55 Winthrop Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 EAST BOSTON 10:00–11:30 A.M. BCYF Paris Street 113 Paris Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 SOUTH END 12:00–2:00 P.M. Titus Park 75 W Rutland Square
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 MID-DORCHESTER 5:00–6:30 P.M. BCYF Marshall 35 Westville Street
DON’T MISS A STOP! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

Graphic with text:  CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20–26
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 MATTAPAN 10:30–11:30 A.M. Mattapan Branch of the BPL 1350 Blue Hill Avenue
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 ROSLINDALE 12:30–2:00 P.M. Roslindale Branch of the BPL 4246 Washington Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 ALLSTON 10:00–11:30 A.M. Allston YMCA 615 Washington Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 SOUTH BOSTON 12:30–2:00 P.M. CVS Pharmacy 423 West Broadway
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 ROXBURY 5:00–6:30 P.M. Roxbury YMCA 285 M.L.K. Jr Boulevard
DON’T MISS A STOP! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

Graphic with text:  CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE WEEK OF OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 2
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 HYDE PARK 10:00–11:30 A.M. Subway 1281 Hyde Park Avenue
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 WEST ROXBURY 12:30–2:00 P.M. West Roxbury YMCA 1972 Centre Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 SOUTH END 10:00–11:30 A.M. BCYF Blackstone 50 West Brookline Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 MATTAPAN 12:30–2:00 P.M. The Riverway 90 River Street
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 DORCHESTER 5:00–6:30 P.M. The Daily 110 Savin Hill Avenue
DON’T MISS A STOP! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 21d

👻 No tears at the party! Apply for the Spooky Streets Grant by Monday, September 22! Don’t be the “saddest little baby in the room by missing the deadline. 🎃

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · Aug 22

This weekend’s block parties are bringing music, food, and neighbors together across the city! Catch us in Brighton, JP, Roslindale, and Mission Hill. ✨ Which one will we see you at? 👀 #BlockParties #Boston

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BLOCK PARTY WEEKEND CALENDAR Join this week’s block parties in Boston!
AUGUST 23 – BRIGHTON | 12–5 P.M. Bigelow Street From Bigelow St. to Brooks St.
AUGUST 23 – JAMAICA PLAIN | 11–3 P.M. Tower Street From Hyde Park Ave. to the end of the block.
AUGUST 23 – ROSLINDALE | 4:30–8 P.M. Grew Avenue From Planet St. to Mansur St.
AUGUST 24 – MISSION HILL | 1–6 P.M. Fenwood Road From Albans Rd. to Vining St.

Logos: City of Boston and Civic Organizing.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · Aug 18

We’re making permitting in Boston simpler and smarter for all our residents and businesses. Follow along at boston.gov/permit-transformation.

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · Aug 22

🌙 Tonight! #BostonAfterDark is back with FREE food, giveaways, live DJs + more.

📍 BCYF Blackstone (#SouthEnd) – 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 BCYF Vine Street (#Roxbury) – 4:30–7:00 PM

Don’t miss out — bring your friends and close out summer right! 🎶🍔🎉

➡️ boston.gov/after-dark

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Boston Centers for Youth & Families @bcyf.boston.gov · Aug 22

Summer's last splash is coming - our outdoor pools are closing for the season after next week. They'll be open Tuesday, August 26, through Labor Day. Labor Day hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The BCYF Curley beach will be staffed through Sunday, August 31. Catch the last days of summer with us!

Blue wave background with opening hours of the outdoor pool and Curley beach imposed on it.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · Aug 20

Please be aware that as part of this week’s events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, military vehicles, including humvees, light armored vehicles, and helicopters will be present in the City of Boston.

Find more info at www.marines.mil/Marines250/.

OFFICIAL NOTICE U.S. MARINE CORPS WEEK BOSTON
AUGUST 20-24, 2025
As part of this week's events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, military vehicles, including Humvees, light armored vehicles, and helicopters, will be present in the City of Boston.
The noise caused by helicopters and other military vehicles can be extremely loud.
PLEASE BE AWARE
Wednesday, August 20
Helicopters will land in the Boston Common in the early evening.
Thursday, August 21
There will be a military flyover around 10:45 a.m.
Sunday, August 24
Helicopters will take off from
the Boston Common in the early evening.

COMUNICADO OFICIAL
SEMANA DEL CUERPO DE MARINES DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EN BOSTON
DEL 20 AL 24 DE AGOSTO DE 2025
Como parte de los eventos de esta semana que conmemoran el 250° aniversario del Cuerpo de Marines de EE. UU., estarán presentes vehículos militares, incluyendo Humvees, vehículos blindados ligeros y helicópteros, en la ciudad de Boston.
El ruido causado por helicópteros y otros vehículos militares puede ser extremadamente alto.
PRECAUCIÓN
Miércoles, 20 de agosto
Los helicópteros van a aterrizar en el Boston Common a temprana hora de la tarde.
Jueves, 21 de agosto
Habrá un sobrevuelo militar alrededor de las 10:45 a.m
Domingo, 24 de agosto
Los helicópteros despegarán del Boston Common a temprana hora de la tarde.
CITY of BOSTON

AVI OFISYÈL
SEMÈN KÒ MARIN ETAZINI NAN BOSTON
20-24 OUT 2025
Nan kad evènman semèn sa a pou komemore 250yèm anivèsè Kò Marin Etazini, machin militè yo, tankou Humvee, machin blende leje ak elikopte, ap prezan nan vil Boston.
Bri elikopte ak lòt machin milite yo ka trè fò.
TANPRI FE ATANSYON
Mèkredi 20 Out
Elikoptè yo pral ateri nan Boston Common nan kòmansman sware a.
Jedi 21 Out
Pral gen yon sivòl ayeryen militè anviwon 10:45 a.m.
Dimanch 24 Out
Elikoptè yo pral dekole soti nan
Boston Common nan komansman sware a.
CITY of BOSTON

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · Aug 14

You’ve got plenty of chances to celebrate your neighborhood this week! 🎉 Block parties are the perfect way to connect with the people who make your street feel like home. 💜 Say hello to a new neighbor, catch up with an old friend, and enjoy a great day right on your block.

Graphic titled "Block Party Weekend Calendar." Subheading: "Join this week's block parties in Boston!"
* August 15 — West Roxbury, 5–7 P.M., Moville Street (From Spring St. to the end of the block).
* August 16 — South End, 1–5 P.M., People Baptist Place (From Tremont St. to Lenox St.).
* August 16 — Roxbury, 3–7 P.M., Clarence Street (From Dudley St. to George St.). 
Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing at the bottom.

Graphic titled "Block Party Weekend Calendar." Subheading: "Join this week's block parties in Boston!"
* August 16 — East Boston, 4–8 P.M., Haynes Street (From Orleans St. to Marginal St.).
* August 16 — Roxbury, 12–4 P.M., Waldren Road (From Westminster Ave. to Walnut Park).
* August 16 — Dorchester, 3–5 P.M., Whittemore Terrace (From Hancock St. to the end of the block). 
Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing at the bottom.

1. Graphic titled "Block Party Weekend Calendar." Subheading: "Join this week's block parties in Boston!"
* August 16 — Dorchester, 12–8 P.M., Hewins Street (From Erie St. to Columbia Rd.).
* August 16 — Dorchester, 12–4 P.M., Hutchings Street (From Humboldt Ave. to Elm Hill Ave.).
* August 17 — West Roxbury, 10–8 P.M., Theodore Parker Road (From Weld St. to Schirmer Rd.). 
Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing at the bottom.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · Aug 13

Thanks to #futureBOS, Jhee is one of thousands of Boston students who are spending the summer learning and advancing their professional career, all while being paid.

Thank you Jhee for all of your hard work this summer!

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City of Boston @boston.gov · Aug 10

@mayorwu.boston.gov has declared a heat emergency from Monday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 13, due to the current weather forecasts.

Visit boston.gov/heat to learn how to stay safe and cool while the heat emergency is active.

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Boston Police Department @police.boston.gov · Aug 11

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · Aug 5

311 isn’t just for complaints, it’s for building a better block, one report at a time. Tell us what needs attention in your neighborhood and we’ll take it from there. Use the App or Call 3-1-1.

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · Aug 4

The Voter Registration Deadline for the September 9, 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election is Saturday, August 30, 2025
Online 11:59 PM;
In Person 5 PM;
Postmarked by 08/30/2025;
To register or update your registration, visit voteinma.com

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · Aug 4

See you tonight at #NationalNightOut in Brighton, Roslindale, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roxbury, and JP!

Boston Police Department @police.boston.gov · Aug 4

Join the BPD at National Night Out 2025!

Learn more at: police.boston.gov/2025/08/04/j...

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · Aug 1

City Hall is hitting the road this August and bringing services to your neighborhood! 🛻💨 Check out where the City Hall On the Go Truck will be stopping each week.

Full schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go. 

#CityHallOnTheGo #Boston

Graphic with text. CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE Week of August 4–11 Wednesday, August 6 East Boston – 11:00–12:30 P.M. Paris Street BCYF, 113 Paris Street Charlestown – 1:00–2:30 P.M. Charlestown Winthrop Square, 55 Winthrop Street Thursday, August 7 South Boston – 10:00–11:30 A.M. Condon School, 200 D Street Roxbury – 12:30–2:00 P.M. Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington Street Dorchester – 5:00–6:30 P.M. Hemenway Playground, 540 Adams Street Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

Graphic with text. CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE Week of August 12–18 Tuesday, August 12 Hyde Park – 10:00–11:30 A.M. Shaws Supermarket, 1377 Hyde Park Avenue Mattapan – 12:30–2:00 P.M. The River Way, 90 River Street Wednesday, August 13 Brighton – 10:00–11:30 A.M. Veronica Smith Senior Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue Fenway-Kenmore – 12:30–2:00 P.M. Restaurant Cava, 1346 Boylston Street Thursday, August 14 Roxbury – 5:00–6:30 P.M. Roxbury Branch of the BPL, 149 Dudley Street Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

Graphic with text. CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE Week of August 19–25 Tuesday, August 19 West Roxbury – 10:00–11:30 A.M. Roche Bros. West Roxbury, 1800 Centre Street Roslindale – 12:30–2:00 P.M. Roslindale Branch of the BPL, 4244 Washington Street Wednesday, August 20 Dorchester – 10:00–11:30 A.M. Uphams Corner Branch of the BPL, 500 Columbia Road Allston – 12:30–2:00 P.M. Ringer Park, 76 Allston Street Thursday, August 21 Mid Dorchester – 5:00–6:30 P.M. Ronan Park, 92 Mount Ida Road Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

Graphic with text. CITY HALL ON THE GO TRUCK SCHEDULE Weeks of August 26–31 Tuesday, August 26 East Boston – 10:00–11:30 A.M. East Boston Branch of the BPL, 365 Bremen Street Charlestown – 12:30–2:00 P.M. Starbucks, 3 Dexter Row Wednesday, August 27 Mission Hill – 10:00–11:30 A.M. Tobin School, 1481 Tremont Street Chinatown – 12:30–2:00 P.M. Chinatown Gate, 7072 Beach Street Thursday, August 28 South End – 5:00–6:30 P.M. Titus Sparrow Park, 75 W Rutland Square Bottom text: Don’t miss a stop! View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go

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Boston Emergency Management @alert.boston.gov · Aug 1

Are you signed up to recieve Boston Emergency Alerts? Sign up now at Boston.gov/alertboston ! #ReadyBoston #BeInformed

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · Jul 25

🌻 Keeping up with CEC 🌻

🎾 Mattapan Liaison Asiah Wotring joined mayor Wu in dedicating the tennis courts at Hunt-Almont Park in honor of Albert “Bootsie” Lewis—a lifelong Mattapan resident, community leader and pioneering figure in Boston’s Black tennis community!

#CEC #Boston #Community

Liaison Asiah, Mayor Wu, Albert ‘Bootsie’ Lewis, and community members gather around the new sign, which reads: Albert ‘Bootsie’ Lewis Tennis Court.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · Jul 24

In Boston, your neighborhood liaison is here to help! @roxbury.boston.gov supported her neighbor Mr. Miles as he worked with the City to get brick sidewalks on his street repaired. 🧱👷

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · Jul 24

🎉 Block party season is in full swing! Tonight’s party in Roslindale is already underway, but there’s plenty more fun happening across the city the rest of this week 🎈
Check out the full calendar and find one near you!

#Boston #BlockParties #Summer

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Block Party Weekly Calendar Join this week’s block parties in Boston!
July 24: Roslindale, 5:30–9:30 P.M., South Street (From Walter St. to Brookfield St.)
July 25: Jamaica Plain, 11:30 A.M.–6 P.M., Roys Street (From Lamartine St. to Chestnut Ave.) 
Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom.

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Block Party Weekend Calendar. Join this week’s block parties in Boston!
July 26: Jamaica Plain, 3–7 P.M., Goldsmith Street (From Custer St. to Center St.)
July 26: Jamaica Plain, 11 A.M.–4 P.M., Arcola Street (From Day St. to the end of the block)
July 26: North End, 4–8 P.M., Unity Street (From Charter St. to Tileston St.) 
Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom.

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Block Party Weekend Calendar. Join this week’s block parties in Boston!
July 26: Roxbury, 12–8 P.M., Washington Street (From Eustis St. to Ruggles St.)
July 26: South Boston, 2–6 P.M., Story Street (From G St. to H St.)
July 26: Chinatown, 12–7 P.M., Johnny Court (From Maple Pl. to Harrison Ave.) 
Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom.

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Block Party Weekend Calendar. Join this week’s block parties in Boston!
July 27: Mission Hill, 2–8 P.M., Alleghany Street (From Parker St. to Terrace St.) 
July 27: Dorchester, 11 A.M.–8 P.M., Mount Ida Road (From Marie St. to Fox St.) 
Logos of the City of Boston and Civic Organizing appear at the bottom.

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Boston Community Engagement Cabinet @communityengagement.boston.gov · Jul 18

🥳 Keeping up with CEC 🥳

🥗 Deputy Director Ciara D’Amico joined the Campassion Camp field trip to NEW Health Center in Charlestown where campers delivered fresh produce to the community fridge!
#WeekInReview #CommunityEngagement #CEC #Boston #BostonReview #Community

Ciara D’Amico poses alongside Campassion Camp campers, holding grocery bags in front of the NEW Health Center’s community fridge in Charlestown.

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · Jul 21

We had a wonderful day with residents and local leaders at the Roxbury Unity Parade yesterday, celebrating community, culture, and care in our neighborhoods. Thanks to the event organizers, electeds, and neighbors who made this such a memorable day!

#Boston #Roxbury #RoxburyUnityParade

Electeds and community leaders stand with a Roxbury Unity Parade banner.

Mayor Wu poses with a community member. She is holding a shirt that says Roxbury.

Mayor Wu shakes a community members hand.

Community Members walk in the parade with the Roxbury Unity Parade banner.

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Boston Disability Commission @disabilitycommission.boston.gov · Jul 21

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Boston Office of Housing @housing.boston.gov · Jul 21

The deadline for the lottery for 281 Franklin Street, a new office-to-residential building, is coming up. The building has 15 apartments, including 3 income-restricted units below 60% AMI. Apply by July 30th, or join the info session tomorrow, June 22nd at 3 pm: ow.ly/n0n150WsQOc ow.ly/Ex9O50WsQO9

A photo of the 281 Franklin Street in downtown Boston. It has text Income -Restricted Rental Opportunity: 281 Franklin Street.

Photo of the City of Boston with text 3 units available: 60% Area Median Income. Deadline to submit application July 30, 2025.

Graphic with text VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION 281 FRANKLIN STREET. Interested in learning more about 281 Franklin? Join Malone Properties and the Mayor's Office of Housing, July 22nd, 3-4 PM.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · Jul 7

Calling local artists 🧑‍🎨

The Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition is the city's first citywide art competition to celebrate the rich history and landmarks of Franklin Park!

Submissions are open now through 8/1, with categories for professional and emerging artists.

Submit your design below!

An antique-looking graphic with an illustrated image of Franklin Park. Text reads: Franklin Park poster design competition. Boston, Massachusetts. Prize winners will receive cash prizes and have their work exhibited at Boston City Hall, Franklin Park Clubhouse, and online." The logos for the City of Boston, the Boston Parks Department, and the Planning Department are at the bottom.

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Boston Office of Housing @housing.boston.gov · Jul 7

The lottery deadline is fast approaching for 3371 Washington Street, a brand-new affordable development for residents 62 and older in #JamaicaPlain. The new building has 32 beautiful one-bedroom apartments. Learn more and apply by July 14th here: www.boston.gov/metrolist/se...

A picture of the new building with text-Deadline Monday 7/14/25!
The lottery application deadline is approaching for 3371 Washington Street, a 62+ rental community in #jamaicaplain. This new building has 32 one bedroom apartments for seniors and is available at 30%, 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income. Learn More, Register, Apply by July 14, 2025: boston.gov/metrolist

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