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Boston Police Task Force listening session: Body-worn cameras

The Task Force will be hosting a series of listening sessions to gather community feedback related to police reforms in four key areas. This session will review the body-worn camera program.

July 22, 2020
2020-07-22T15:00:00 - 2020-07-22T17:00:00

Join the meeting via Webex

Please note: This link will let you into the meeting on the given date and time. No formal registration or downloading of WebEx is needed. 

How To Participate

Anyone can join the WebEx meeting on the date and time as an attendee to view and listen to the listening session.

Testimony will be accepted in any language (written or spoken via WebEx listening sessions). It will be translated and shared with the Task Force after the sessions.

Written testimony may be submitted prior to or after the listening sessions via our Google Form. This testimony will be compiled and shared with the Task Force, and will be translated as needed. You can complete the Google Form in your preferred language:

All attendees who wish to provide spoken testimony during one or more of the listening sessions must indicate this using the same Google Form, no later than 24-hours in advance of a session. Their name will be added to a list of those wishing to speak, and they will be called on, in turn, during the session.

July 22, 2020
2020-07-22T15:00:00 - 2020-07-22T17:00:00

Boston Police Reform Task Force members

  • Chairman Wayne Budd - former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts 
  • Allison Cartwright - Attorney in Charge, Roxbury Public Defender's Office
  • Joseph D. Feaster, Jr. - Chairman of the Board, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
  • Tanisha Sullivan - President, NAACP Boston Branch
  • Darrin Howell - President, DRIVE Boston Community Resources Inc. & Political Coordinator, 1199SEIU
  • Superintendent Dennis White - Chief of Staff, Boston Police Department
  • Marie St. Fleur - former MA State Representative, Boston
  • Rev. Jeffrey Brown - Associate Pastor, Historic Twelfth Baptist Church, Roxbury
  • Sergeant Eddy Chrispin - Boston Police Department and President, MA Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers, Inc.
  • Javier Flores - Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
  • Jamarhl Crawford - Boston resident
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Reunión Virtual: Carriles de Bus de Columbus Avenue (nocturna)

¡Queremos tus opiniones! La Ciudad está trabajando en un proyecto de mejorar Columbus Avenue.

July 21, 2020
2020-07-21T18:00:00 - 2020-07-21T19:00:00

¡Únete a nosotros para una actualización virtual en español sobre el proyecto de Columbus Avenue! Estamos emocionados de poder compartir los avances del diseño de este importante corredor que incluirá carriles de bus, paradas de bus mejoradas y mejoras para la seguridad y accesibilidad de los peatones. Habrá una breve presentación seguida por una sesión de preguntas y comentarios. 

Únete a la reunión virtual

¿No puedes asistir? Encuentra más información sobre el proyecto o escríbenos un correo electrónico con tus preguntas o comentarios. Nuestra información de contacto está a continuación. 

July 21, 2020
2020-07-21T18:00:00 - 2020-07-21T19:00:00
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Reunión Virtual: Carriles de Bus de Columbus Avenue (de la tarde)

¡Queremos tus opiniones! La ciudad está trabajando en un proyecto de mejorar Columbus Avenue.

July 21, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Enlace de la reunión virtual
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Matthew Moran, Director del Transporte
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2020-07-21T12:00:00 - 2020-07-21T13:00:00

¡Únete a nosotros para una actualización virtual en español sobre el proyecto de Columbus Avenue! Estamos emocionados de poder compartir los avances del diseño de este importante corredor que incluirá carriles de bus, paradas de bus mejoradas y mejoras para la seguridad y accesibilidad de los peatones. Habrá una breve presentación seguida por una sesión de preguntas y comentarios. 

Únete a la reunión virtual

¿No puedes asistir? Encuentra más información sobre el proyecto o escríbenos un correo electrónico con tus preguntas o comentarios. Nuestra información de contacto está a continuación. 

July 21, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Enlace de la reunión virtual
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Matthew Moran, Director del Transporte
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2020-07-21T12:00:00 - 2020-07-21T13:00:00
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Columbus Ave Bus Lanes virtual meeting (evening)

We want to hear from you! The City is working on improvements for Columbus Avenue.

July 20, 2020
2020-07-20T18:00:00 - 2020-07-20T19:00:00

Join us for a virtual update on the Columbus Avenue project! We’re excited to share the progress on the design of this important corridor that will include bus lanes, improved bus stops, and pedestrian safety and accessibility enhancements. There will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions and comments. 

Join the Virtual Meeting

Can’t make the call? You can find out more about the project or write us an email with any questions or comments. See contact information on the sidebar. 

July 20, 2020
2020-07-20T18:00:00 - 2020-07-20T19:00:00
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Columbus Ave Bus Lanes virtual meeting (daytime)

We want to hear from you! The City is working on improvements for Columbus Avenue.

July 20, 2020
2020-07-20T12:00:00 - 2020-07-20T13:00:00

Join us for a virtual update on the Columbus Avenue project! We’re excited to share the progress on the design of this important corridor that will include bus lanes, improved bus stops, and pedestrian safety and accessibility enhancements. There will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions and comments. 

Join the Virtual Meeting

Can’t make the call? You can find out more about the project or write us an email with any questions or comments. See contact information on the sidebar. 

July 20, 2020
2020-07-20T12:00:00 - 2020-07-20T13:00:00
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North Washington Street bus lane virtual engagement

We want to hear from you! The City of Boston and MBTA are partnering on potential bus lane improvements to North Washington Street.

July 15, 2020
2020-07-15T18:00:00 - 2020-07-15T19:00:00

To facilitate better northbound bus service, we are investigating a potential outbound bus lane. This lane would not impact existing parking or the bike lane. We want to hear from you about this idea!

Join the virtual meeting


Healthy Streets Initiative

The Healthy Streets program is focused on making changes to Boston's streets to support a healthy reopening and an equitable recovery. The program includes three major elements:

  • Outdoor seating and pick-up zones for restaurants and small businesses
  • Quick-build bike lanes for safe and connected bike routes
  • Expanded bus stops and bus-only lanes to improve social distancing on transit services
July 15, 2020
2020-07-15T18:00:00 - 2020-07-15T19:00:00
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Franklin Park Action Plan virtual community workshop

This is the second Community Workshop on the Franklin Park Action Plan. Due to the on-going public health circumstances surrounding COVID-19, this meeting will be held virtually.

July 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Online meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-14T12:00:00 - 2020-07-14T20:30:00

Join members of the Franklin Park Action Plan design team for a virtual community workshop on the progress of the Action Plan. During this meeting we will offer a project update and share analysis findings, review feedback from the community survey that many of you took this past winter, and discuss the revised timeline of the project and next steps. The meeting will allow time for Questions + Answers. 

Logistics:

We know schedules are hard to manage these days, so we have decided to host a daytime workshop and a night time workshop in the hopes of accommodating more attendees. Each workshop will cover the same material.

Join the 12 p.m. (noon) meeting

Phone: +1-646-558-8656Webinar ID: 865 7279 6032 | Password: 773401

Join the 6:30 p.m. meeting

Phone: +1-646-558-8656Webinar ID: 868 6847 5992 | Password: 374068

Stay connected!

Not able to make the meeting? The meeting will be recorded and posted online for those who cannot attend. This workshop will also be followed up with more opportunities throughout July for people to provide feedback, ask questions, and inform the next steps of the project. The City will continue to accept comments about the Franklin Park Action Plan at the project email address: lauren.bryant@boston.gov

Franklin Park

July 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Online meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Lauren Bryant
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-14T12:00:00 - 2020-07-14T20:30:00
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Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary event

Join us for the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, "ADA 30: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion."

July 22, 2020
2020-07-22T13:00:00 - 2020-07-22T14:30:00

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the ADA has provided the disability community with increased access, we recognize that much work still needs to be done to ensure equitable access for all.

Join the City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the Boston Center for Independent Living on July 22 for a virtual event to discuss how far we have come, and what the future of disability rights looks like with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event will run from 1 - 2:30 p.m. We will hear from leaders in disability rights, consumers, and elected officials.

Register for the event

Want a free ADA t-shirt?

Please fill out our online form to receive a free ADA 30 T-shirt to commemorate the event. Once you receive the shirt, post a picture of you wearing the shirt and join our virtual ADA 30 community!

ASL and CART will be available. If you have questions or additional accommodation requests, please contact our office. 

July 22, 2020
2020-07-22T13:00:00 - 2020-07-22T14:30:00
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BCYF Curley Community Center renovation meeting

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families and the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department for a virtual meeting to continue the discussion about upcoming renovations to the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m.

June 18, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Join Meeting via Webex:
    bit.ly/bcyfcurleymeeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-18T18:00:00 - 2020-06-18T20:00:00

Due to the current public health crisis, participants will be able to join via computer or phone using WebEx. This meeting will share schedule updates, a presentation showing design progress, and updates on the relocation of some of the center’s programming.

Join the meeting

Call in number: 408-418-9388  Access code: 129 245 2399

June 18, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Join Meeting via Webex:
    bit.ly/bcyfcurleymeeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Centers for Youth & Families
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-18T18:00:00 - 2020-06-18T20:00:00
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Doherty-Gibson community meeting

Review conceptual alternatives for improvements to Doherty-Gibson Playground.

July 8, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Meeting via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Annie Blair
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-08T18:00:00 - 2020-07-08T20:00:00

Join us at an online community engagement meeting to review alternatives for the improvements to Doherty-Gibson Playground. We are trying new online engagement strategies in addition to familiar approaches. We'd love for you to join us in our first online presentation with a question and answer session afterward.

Join via Zoom

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you are attending this event and need these services, please contact Annie Blair at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Annie.Blair@boston.gov or 617-961-3028.

July 8, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Meeting via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Annie Blair
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-08T18:00:00 - 2020-07-08T20:00:00
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