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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 02/07/2026

Ideas in Action is the City’s Participatory Budgeting Initiative, where Bostonians can decide how to spend $2 million of the City’s budget. Tell us: How would you spend $2 million to benefit our communities? Share your ideas during the month of July by visiting participate.boston.gov.

Graphic with text: How would you spend 2 million to benefit our communities? Submit your ideas this July! Boston.gov/participate

Graphic with text in Spanish: ¿Cómo usarías 2 millones para beneficiar a nuestras comunidades? Comparte tus ideas durante el mes de julio. Boston.gov/participate

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 12/06/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these Block Parties happening across the city! Come meet your neighbors and celebrate summer together! ☀️ All grant-funded block parties are free and open to the public. Event details are subject to change at the organizers’ discretion.

Graphic titled "Block Party Weekend Calendar" on a blue background with a photo of community members gathered at a neighborhood event. The calendar highlights three upcoming block parties:
* June 13 – Charlestown, 10 A.M.–4 P.M. Monument Avenue, from Warren Street to Monument Square.
* June 14 – Charlestown, 2–6 P.M. Wall Street, from Sullivan Street to Russell Street.
* June 14 – Jamaica Plain, 2–8 P.M. Enfield Street, from Spring Park Avenue to Robinwood Avenue.
City of Boston, Civic Organizing, and Boston 250 logos appear at the bottom.

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 05/06/2026

🎊 Block off your weekend! Join Dorchester and Chinatown for this weekend's block parties as block party season gets into full swing. All grant-funded block parties are free and open to the public. Event details are subject to change at the organizers’ discretion.

Block Party Weekend Calendar graphic from the City of Boston Civic Organizing office and Boston 250. The design features a blue background with a photo of people gathering at a community event. Four block parties are listed:

* June 6 – Dorchester, 1–6 p.m.
Beaumont Street (from Carruth Street to Adams Street)
* June 6 – Dorchester, 1–6 p.m.
Rundel Park (from Ashmont Street to Elmer Road)
* June 7 – Dorchester, 3–8 p.m.
Bateswell Road (from Elmer Road to 17 Bateswell Road)
* June 7 – Chinatown, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Johnny Court (from Maple Place to 9 Johnny Court)

City of Boston, Civic Organizing, and Boston 250 logos appear at the bottom of the graphic.

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 29/05/2026

☀️ Boston runs on block parties! ☀️ Block parties are back, and events have officially started! Get to know your neighbors and join a weekend full of fun and community. All grant-funded block parties are free and open to the public. Event details are subject to change at the organizers’ discretion.

Graphic titled “Block Party Weekend Calendar” with a blue and yellow design and a background photo of people at a community event. The graphic lists upcoming block parties in Roslindale and Jamaica Plain. Events include: Heathcote Street in Roslindale on May 30 from 2–8 p.m. (Poplar Street to Hawthorne Street); Ardale Street in Roslindale on May 30 from 3–6 p.m. (Selwyn Street to Centre Street); Glencliff Road in Roslindale on May 30 from 12–8 p.m. (Poplar Street to Dale Street); Thomas Street in Jamaica Plain on May 30 from 2:30–5:30 p.m. (Hagar Street to Brewer Street); and Weld Hill Street in Jamaica Plain on May 31 from 12–6 p.m. (Wachusett Street to the end of Weld Hill). Logos for the City of Boston, Civic Organizing, and Boston 250 appear at the bottom.

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 11/03/2026

Love Your Block registration is now open! Join neighbors across Boston for our annual cleanups on April 24, April 25 and May 2. Host a cleanup site or volunteer. Sign up by March 30 at boston.gov/love-your-block!

Graphic with text: Love Your Block. Neighborhood cleanups. Friday, April 24: Downtown. Saturday, April 25: Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Chinatown, Dorchester, Fenway–Kenmore, Jamaica Plain, Leather District, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, South Boston. Saturday, May 2: Bay Village, Charlestown, East Boston, Hyde Park, Mattapan, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf District.
Description: A large tree in a grassy field under a blue sky with clouds, listing the dates and neighborhoods participating in the Love Your Block cleanups, with City of Boston, Civic Organizing, and Mayor Michelle Wu logos at the bottom.

Graphic with text: Love Your Block. Host a site. Interested in hosting a Love Your Block cleanup? Civic Organizing will provide tools and support. Identify a location in your neighborhood, choose a project type, plan with a team, register by March 30, 2026, spread the word and recruit volunteers, and host your cleanup. Learn more at boston.gov/love-your-block.
Description: A large tree in a grassy field under a blue sky with clouds, with instructions for how residents can host their own Love Your Block cleanup site and City of Boston, Civic Organizing, and Mayor Michelle Wu logos at the bottom.

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 31/10/2025

⚠️ ALERT: Your November SNAP Payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Need food? The City of Boston is here to help. Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family. #ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston

Graphic with text: RESOURCES AVAILABLE
SNAP
BENEFITS ALERT
SNAP
November SNAP payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown.
Get updates and resources: boston.gov/snap or call 3-1-1.

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 03/10/2025

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 · 19/09/2025

👻 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 · 22/08/2025

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

Graphic with text
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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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 14/08/2025

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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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 01/08/2025

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 Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 24/07/2025

🎉 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

Graphic with text:
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.

Graphic with text: 
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.

Graphic with text: 
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.

Graphic with text:
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 Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 03/07/2025

City Hall is coming to your neighborhood! 🚙✨ We’re bringing city services directly to you this July. Find out where City Hall on the Go will be stopping this month! #CHOTG #Boston

Graphic showing the City Hall on the Go Truck Schedule for the week of July 8–14. Stops include:

Tuesday, July 8 – Dorchester: Lower Mills, 2254 Dorchester Ave, 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Tuesday, July 8 – Mission Hill: Tobin Community Center, 1481 Tremont Street, 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 9 – East Boston: South Shore Plaza Park, 600 Border Street, 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Thursday, July 10 – South End: Peters Park, 1222 Washington Street, 5:00–6:30 P.M.

Graphic showing the City Hall on the Go Truck Schedule for the week of July 15–21. Stops include:

Tuesday, July 15 – Allston: Harvard Avenue MBTA Stop, 1230 Commonwealth Ave, 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 16 – Hyde Park: Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library, 35 Harvard Ave, 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Wednesday, July 16 – Mattapan: Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave, 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Thursday, July 17 – Dorchester: The Daily Market, 110 Savin Hill Ave, 5:00–6:30 P.M.

Graphic showing the City Hall on the Go Truck Schedule for the week of July 22–28. Stops include:

Tuesday, July 22 – Brighton: Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library, 40 Academy Hill Rd, 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Wednesday, July 23 – East Boston: Maverick Square, 2 Maverick Square, 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Wednesday, July 23 – Charlestown: Edwards Playground, 10 Eden Street, 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Thursday, July 24 – South Boston: CVS Pharmacy, 426 West Broadway Street, 5:00–6:30 P.M.

Graphic showing the City Hall on the Go Truck Schedule for the week of July 29–August 3. Stops include:

Tuesday, July 29 – North End: North End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 25 Parmenter Street, 10:00–11:30 A.M.
Tuesday, July 29 – Back Bay: Boston Public Library Central Library, 700 Boylston Street, 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 30 – South End: South End Pizza & Grill, 772 Tremont Street, 12:30–2:00 P.M.
Thursday, July 31 – Mid Dorchester: Compass School, 294 Bowdoin Street, 5:00–6:30 P.M.

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 16/06/2025

Civic Summit 2025 photos are here! 📸💫 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Civic Summit 2025: Be the Change. From our inspiring speakers to every resident who showed up ready to listen, learn and lead. 🤩 Link: bit.ly/CivicSummit2025photos

Jerren Chang, Dart Adams, Ebony Gill, and Kenny Mascary sit on stage at the Civic Summit in front of a “Be the Change” banner, flanked by floral arrangements. They are seated in armchairs with small tables between them, holding books and gold decorative figures.

Mayor Michelle Wu sits smiling on stage at the Civic Summit, holding a microphone. She is seated in a black armchair in front of a large “Be the Change” banner, wearing a flowy dark blouse and skirt.

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks into a microphone while seated on stage next to journalist Dart Adams, who wears a green hoodie. They are participating in a Civic Summit conversation in front of a “Be the Change” banner, with floral arrangements on both sides. Two interpreters stand on either end of the stage, and audience members are visible in the foreground.

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Boston Office of Civic Organizing @civicorganizing.boston.gov · 22/05/2025

Block Party Grants are BACK! 🎉 Get up to $750 to bring your neighbors together for a summer block party. Applications are open now through July 7! Learn more at boston.gov/blockparty! #boston #blockparty2025

Graphic with text: This summer, host a Block Party

Graphic with text:
Block party 2025 Summer Grant
Grants up to $750 are available!

HOW TO APPLY:
Secure a Play Street Closing Permit!
Visit boston.gov/blockparty.
Grant Application: Submit your application using the same platform as the Play Street Closing Permit at least four weeks before your event date.
Note: Grant applications will be approved on a rolling basis and the deadline to apply is July 7, 2025.

Graphic with text: QUESTIONS?
attend the Block party info session!
Virtual Session | 6-7 PM
QUESTIONS BEFORE THE SESSION?

Check out our Block Party Grant FAQ at Boston.gov/blockparty or email us at civicorganizing@boston.gov.

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