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City Hall On The Go: Allston

Join us on July 15, 2025, for a scheduled stop at the Harvard Ave MBTA stop at 1230 Commonwealth Avenue, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

July 15, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Harvard Ave MBTA stop
    1230 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-15T12:30:59 - 2025-07-15T14:00:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 15, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Harvard Ave MBTA stop
    1230 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-15T12:30:59 - 2025-07-15T14:00:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

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City Hall On The Go: South End

Join us on July 10, 2025, for a scheduled stop at the Peters Park at 1222 Washington Street, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

July 10, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Peters Park
    1222 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-10T17:00:59 - 2025-07-10T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 10, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Peters Park
    1222 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-10T17:00:59 - 2025-07-10T18:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

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City Hall On The Go: East Boston

Join us on July 9, 2025, for a scheduled stop at the South Shore Plaza Park at 600 Border Street, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

July 9, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • South Shore Plaza Park
    600 Border Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-09T12:30:59 - 2025-07-09T14:00:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 9, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • South Shore Plaza Park
    600 Border Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-09T12:30:59 - 2025-07-09T14:00:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

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City Hall On The Go: Mission Hill

Join us on July 8, 2025, for a scheduled stop at the Tobin Community Center at 1481 Tremont Street, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

July 8, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Tobin Community Center
    1481 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-08T12:30:59 - 2025-07-08T14:00:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 8, 2025
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Tobin Community Center
    1481 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-08T12:30:59 - 2025-07-08T14:00:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

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City Hall On The Go: Dorchester

Join us on July 8, 2025, for a scheduled stop at the Lower Mills Dorchester at 2254 Dorchester Avenue, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

July 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Lower Mills Dorchester
    2254 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-08T10:00:59 - 2025-07-08T11:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

July 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Lower Mills Dorchester
    2254 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-07-08T10:00:59 - 2025-07-08T11:30:59

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request
  • Affidavit resident sticker
  • Appeal parking ticket
  • Basic Inspectional Services
  • Business Certificate (Check or Money Order Only) 
  • Census registration
  • File housing discrimination claim
  • File domestic partnership
  • Handicap parking
  • Medicaid and health insurance applications
  • Pay delinquent excise
  • Pay excise tax
  • Pay parking ticket
  • Pay real estate tax
  • Referrals for ASAP services
  • Register dog license
  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Farmers market coupons (Seasonal)

  • Income Eligible Reduced Fare T Program

  • Yard Waste Stickers 

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Independence Day Celebration

Join us for the 249th Independence Day Celebration in the City of Boston!

July 4, 2025
2025-07-04T09:00:00 - 2025-07-04T10:00:00

Join us for Boston’s 249th Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza. Mayor Michelle Wu will open the ceremony with remarks at the flagpoles.

Following the speaking program, a parade will step off from City Hall Plaza and proceed along Tremont Street, stopping briefly at the Granary Burying Ground to honor historic figures. The route continues along Bromfield and Washington Streets, ending at the Old State House, where Captain Commanding Stephen Colella of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company will read the Declaration of Independence from the historic balcony  at the Old State House.

This event is free and open to the public.

Independence Day Celebration Graphic

July 4, 2025
2025-07-04T09:00:00 - 2025-07-04T10:00:00
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Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

July 10, 2025
2025-07-10T16:00:00 - 2025-07-10T19:00:00

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

Office hours will take place on the following days:

  • First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Third Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

Community office hours flyer

 

July 10, 2025
2025-07-10T16:00:00 - 2025-07-10T19:00:00

Translated Flyers

Translated Flyers
English
Cape Verdean Creole - Kriolu
Haitian Creole - Kreyòl Ayisyen
Portuguese - Português
Spanish - Español
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Disability Outreach Tour - Adams BPL Branch Stop

Join the Disability Outreach Tour to discuss and learn about disability accessibility and inclusion in the City of Boston. Attend for the opportunity to meet Disability Commission staff, discover disability resources, and make connections with neighbors.

June 24, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 690 Adams St
    Dorchester , MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Colleen Flanagan
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3682
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-06-24T15:00:29 - 2025-06-24T17:00:29

The Disabilities Commission works to facilitate full and equal participation in all aspects of life for people with disabilities in Boston. Boston is home to over 78,000 residents with disabilities, and countless people with disabilities visit and work in the city every single day!  We look forward to meeting many Boston residents, families, and others with disabilities at Boston Public Library branches in every Boston neighborhood.  

Join us in Dorchester at the Adams BPL Branch. Registration is not required, but encouraged.

ASL and language translation are available at no cost. Please contact Colleen at disability@boston.gov, or call 617-635-3682 to request these services or a reasonable accommodation.

REGISTER 

June 24, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 690 Adams St
    Dorchester , MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Colleen Flanagan
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3682
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Other
  • Posted:
2025-06-24T15:00:29 - 2025-06-24T17:00:29
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Community Meeting June 26: New North End Community Center Update

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department, and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for a community meeting to discuss the progress on a new community center in the North End.

June 26, 2025
2025-06-26T18:30:14 - 2025-06-26T20:00:14

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department, and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for a community meeting to discuss the progress on a new community center in the North End. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the BCYF Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street, Boston, MA 02113. 

The City is committed to a transparent, inclusive community process.To learn more about this project, how the location was selected, and review the presentation from past meetings, visit Boston.gov/BCYF-Nazzaro.

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need accommodations, please contact LCA@boston.gov or 617-504-0897 by June 19. 

 

June 26, 2025
2025-06-26T18:30:14 - 2025-06-26T20:00:14
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Boston Press Photographers Association Pictures of the Year Guided Tour

Join us at City Hall Plaza for a special guided tour of the Boston Press Photographers Association (BPPA) Pictures of the Year Exhibit!

June 16, 2025
2025-06-16T12:00:20 - 2025-06-16T13:00:20

Join us at City Hall Plaza for a special guided tour of the Boston Press Photographers Association (BPPA) Pictures of the Year Exhibit—an annual showcase honoring the most compelling photojournalism from New England-based photographers. This will be followed by a Walk-through of the Boston City Hall Galleries.

The BPPA, the nation's oldest press and television photographers’ association, is committed to advancing journalism through the power of photography. Now in its fifth year, this exhibit offers a striking visual record of the moments and stories that have shaped our communities over the past year. It’s a unique public installation that highlights how local photojournalism can illuminate issues, build connections, and transform shared spaces.

BPPA President and Boston Globe photographer Jessica Rinaldi and BPPA Board Member and GBH Photo Director Meredith Nierman, will lead a tour and discussion alongside several of the honored photographers, offering behind-the-scenes insights into their work and the importance of photojournalism.

Learn more about the BPPA Pictures of the Year Competition: BPPA 2024 Pictures of the Year

Directions: Meet at the City Hall Plaza, outside from the Government Center MBTA Station.

Header/thumbnail photo: Meredith Nierman

June 16, 2025
2025-06-16T12:00:20 - 2025-06-16T13:00:20
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