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The official Bluesky account of the Boston Office of Civic Organizing. We empower Boston residents to connect, collaborate and take action in their neighborhoods through civic programs and resources.

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⚠️ 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.
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
October 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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👻 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. 🎃
September 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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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.
August 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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.
August 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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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
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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
August 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🎉 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.
July 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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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.
July 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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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.
June 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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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.
May 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM