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Urban Agriculture Community Engagement Event: Mattapan

Celebrate community and shape the vision for growing and raising food in Boston. Make art, move to music, build community, and share your ideas. 

September 23, 2023
2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00

GrowBoston, the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture wants to hear your ideas about growing food in Mattapan. 

In an effort to develop the City of Boston’s urban agriculture strategy, GrowBoston is hosting four community engagement events. These events are taking place in neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity and other social vulnerabilities: Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and East Boston. We want to hear each neighborhood's urban agriculture priorities!

September 23, 2023
2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T13:00:00
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Free Bike Repair (Dorchester)

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops.

August 29, 2023
2023-08-29T18:00:00 - 2023-08-29T20:00:00

The City of Boston is offering free Bike Repair workshops. Everyone is welcome to join these hands-on workshops and learn the basics of fixing and maintenance of a bike. You can bring your own bike too if it needs some basic repairs!

August 29, 2023
2023-08-29T18:00:00 - 2023-08-29T20:00:00
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Mattahunt Woods Open House #2

Join the City for a virtual open house about the restoration project and improvements to Mattahunt Woods

September 13, 2023
2023-09-13T18:00:00 - 2023-09-13T19:30:00

Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild consists of over six acres of forested wetlands in Mattapan. Today, portions of Mattahunt Woods are impacted by dumping of construction debris and automobile parts as well as invasive plants, but there are still healthy plant communities and wetlands. The City of Boston is working to restore Mattahunt Woods' natural ecosystem while making it a place for residents to enjoy.

Please join us for a virtual open house on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

We will share project updates, present the final design for the site, collect your feedback, and discuss next steps for the remainder of the project.

For more information, visit boston.gov/mattahunt.

September 13, 2023
2023-09-13T18:00:00 - 2023-09-13T19:30:00
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BERDO Regulations Public Working Session

This public working session on BERDO regulations is an opportunity to provide feedback on regulatory decisions regarding the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund.

August 23, 2023
2023-08-23T13:00:00 - 2023-08-23T14:30:00

The City of Boston is leading a regulations development process for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). This working session will focus on regulations regarding the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund.  The meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. 

Find more information on the BERDO regulations development page.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at claudia.diezmartinez@boston.gov and LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-3850  by August 14, 2023.

August 23, 2023
2023-08-23T13:00:00 - 2023-08-23T14:30:00
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BERDO Regulations Technical Working Session

This public working session on BERDO regulations is an opportunity to provide feedback on technical regulatory decisions regarding Hardship Compliance Plans.

August 22, 2023
2023-08-22T13:00:00 - 2023-08-22T14:30:00

The City of Boston is leading a regulations development process for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). This working session will focus on regulations regarding Hardship Compliance Plans.  The meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. 

Find more information on the BERDO regulations development page.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at claudia.diezmartinez@boston.gov and LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-3850  by August 14, 2023.

August 22, 2023
2023-08-22T13:00:00 - 2023-08-22T14:30:00
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Zero Waste Textile and Shredding Drop-off Pop-Up

Drop-off your unwanted clothing and textiles or have documents shredded at the Zero Waste Drop-off Pop-up event!

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July 29, 2023
2023-07-29T08:30:00 - 2023-07-29T12:00:00

Please note: We will only accept clothing and textiles and paper for shredding at this event. Please do not bring any other items for recycling as they will not be accepted. 

Residents are encouraged to use public transportation to attend the Zero Waste Drop-off Pop-up. This is also a bike-friendly event. 

July 29, 2023
2023-07-29T08:30:00 - 2023-07-29T12:00:00

Accepted Items

ACCEPTED ITEMS

Accepted Paper Shredding: Paper, Documents, Envelopes.

Accepted Textile Items: For re-wear, reuse, and recycling, we accept the following items in any condition as long as they are clean dry, and odorless.

All clothing items: Tops, Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Dresses, Outerwear, Bottoms, Suits, Socks, Pajamas, Slips, Bras, Underwear, Baby Clothing

Accessories: Hats, Bags, Belts, Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Bathrobes

Footwear: Shoes, Heels, Flats, Sandals, Flip Flops, Boots, Sneakers, Cleats, Slippers

Linens: Pillowcases, Blankets, Comforters, Curtains, Drapes, Aprons, Dish Cloths, Cloth Napkins, Table Linens, Quilts, Sheets

Other: Luggage, Sports Jerseys, Stuffed Animals

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

We will not accept any items other than textiles or paper at this event. Including: 

  • Hazardous Waste
  • Electronics
  • Appliances
  • Paint
  • Motor Oil
  • Light Bulbs
  • Batteries 
  • Tires
  • Car Materials 

How to get to the location

How to get to the location
By Subway:
  • Orange Line - Oak Grove to Forest Hills Station (Southbound)
  • Exit at Forest Hills Station
  • Proceed with walking directions to the event or use Bus Routes 21 or 31 
  • For more information about the Orange Line, please visit Orange Line | Subway | MBTA
By Bus:

Route 21 - Ashmont Station - Forest Hills Station

  • Exit at Morton St @ Arborway Stop

Route 31 - Mattapan Station - Forest Hill Station via Morton Street

  • Exit at Morton St @ Arborway Stop

For more information about bus routes 21 and 31, please visit Morton St @ Arborway | MBTA

Route 16 - Forest Hills Station - Andrew Station or Harbor Point (Outbound)

  • Exit at Arborway @ Courthouse 

For more information on bus route 16, please visit Arborway opp Courthouse | MBTA

8-minute walk (Distance 0.4 miles)
  • Exit Forest Hills Station
  • Head east on Arborway/New Washington Street toward Washington Street (0.3 miles)
  • Turn left onto Forest Hills Street (322 ft)
  • Arrive at 327 Forest Hills Street

For walking directions, please visit Forest Hills Station - North Entrance to 327 Forest Hills Street

  • Arborway Bike Path
  • Circuit Drive Bike Lane

For a complete map of bike routes, please visit The Bicycle Network Ma

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Park opening and Dedication Ceremony: General Edward O. Gourdin African American Memorial Park

Please join us for a dedication ceremony of General Edward O. Gourdin African American Memorial Park.

August 1, 2023
2023-08-01T13:00:00 - 2023-08-01T15:00:00

General Edward O. Gourdin African American Veterans Memorial Park

August 1, 2023
2023-08-01T13:00:00 - 2023-08-01T15:00:00
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Walnut Park Play Area Opening

Please join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the Ribbon cutting of Walnut Park Play Area on August 16 at 10:30 A.M.   Now at 1:15 p.m.!

Hope to see you there!

 

August 16, 2023
2023-08-16T13:15:00 - 2023-08-16T14:45:00
August 16, 2023
2023-08-16T13:15:00 - 2023-08-16T14:45:00
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Ryan Playground Ribbon Cutting/ Opening Ceremony

Please join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday, July 20, for the opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Ryan Playground kicking off at 11:30 a.m.

Hope to see you there!

July 20, 2023
2023-07-20T11:30:00 - 2023-07-20T13:00:00
July 20, 2023
2023-07-20T11:30:00 - 2023-07-20T13:00:00
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Jeep Jones Park Reopening

July 5, 2023
2023-07-05T10:00:00 - 2023-07-05T11:30:00

Please join the Parks Department and Mayor Wu for the reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony at Jeep Jones Park on Wednesday, July 5 starting at 10:00 a.m.

July 5, 2023
2023-07-05T10:00:00 - 2023-07-05T11:30:00
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