Boston Office of Civic Organizing

@civicorganizing.boston.gov

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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. boston.gov/departments/civic-organizing

Graphic with text: How would you spend 2 million to benefit our communities? Submit your ideas this July! Boston.gov/participate
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.
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.
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.
Graphic with text: Love Your Block. Sign up now! Neighborhood cleanups April 24, 25 & May 2, 2026. Register by March 30, 2026, to host or join a cleanup. Learn more at boston.gov/love-your-block. Description: A large tree in a grassy field under a blue sky with pink clouds, with the Love Your Block title displayed prominently and City of Boston, Civic Organizing, and Mayor Michelle Wu logos at the bottom.
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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!
View the complete schedule at boston.gov/city-hall-to-go
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.
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.
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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: 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 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.
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.
Graphic with text: This summer, host a Block Party