Posts published in “City Services”

Jefferson Playground Designs Being Presented in Jan. 15 Virtual Community Meeting

By David Ertischek on January 13, 2026

Jefferson Playground Designs Being Presented in Jan. 15 Virtual Community Meeting

Designs for the remodeling of Jefferson Playground will be presented on Jan. 15 during a virtual community meeting.

City’s Career Closet Offers Free Professional Clothing and Job-Readiness Tools

City’s Career Closet Offers Free Professional Clothing and Job-Readiness Tools

By David Ertischek on January 4, 2026

The city offers access to free professional clothing and essential job-readiness tools twice a month — and you’ve got to do is register.

Mozart Street Playground Redesign Meeting on Dec. 18

Mozart Street Playground Redesign Meeting on Dec. 18

By David Ertischek on December 15, 2025

Boston Parks & Rec would like to hear from residents on how to redesign the Mozart Street Playground.

Survey Says: City Wants to Know How to Improve Jefferson Playground

Survey Says: City Wants to Know How to Improve Jefferson Playground

By David Ertischek on December 8, 2025

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is in the middle of reimagining and redesigning the Jefferson Playground, and wants users of the playground to take a survey to help planners know what people use and want.

City Offering Spooky Streets Grant to Buy Pumpkins, Decorations, and Even Candy for Community Parties

City Offering Spooky Streets Grant to Buy Pumpkins, Decorations, and Even Candy for Community Parties

By David Ertischek on September 9, 2025

Don’t ever say that Boston doesn’t like to have a good time — as the city is offering $300 mini-grants as part of its Spooky Streets Grant program.

First Dog Park in Jamaica Plain Now Open as Renovated Flaherty Playground Debuts

First Dog Park in Jamaica Plain Now Open as Renovated Flaherty Playground Debuts

By David Ertischek on August 6, 2025

The newly-reopened Flaherty Playground is one small step for Chihuhuas, and one giant step for German shepherds — as it includes the first-ever official dog park in Jamaica Plain.

Community Meeting: How to Make Franklin Park’s Circuit Drive Safer on July 30

Community Meeting: How to Make Franklin Park’s Circuit Drive Safer on July 30

By David Ertischek on July 29, 2025

How to make Franklin Park’s Circuit Drive safer for pedestrians/bicyclists, slow vehicle speeds, and improve drainage and stormwater management, will be discussed at an in-person community meeting on July 30.

Get Paid to be Poll Worker for Upcoming Election; If You Haven’t Yet, Register to Vote-by-Mail

Get Paid to be Poll Worker for Upcoming Election; If You Haven’t Yet, Register to Vote-by-Mail

By David Ertischek on July 25, 2025

Boston’s Election Department is recruiting poll workers for the upcoming Sept. 9 election, who will get paid up to $200.

Learn About Franklin Park Ecological Restoration Efforts (and Get Involved) on July 14

Learn About Franklin Park Ecological Restoration Efforts (and Get Involved) on July 14

By David Ertischek on July 11, 2025

The Franklin Park Coalition will discuss new ecological restoration efforts around Franklin Park in a virtual July 14 meeting. You’ll also learn how you can get involved through volunteer days and more.

Throwing a Block Party? Apply for City Party Grants Up to $750 for Food, Games, and Party Supplies

Throwing a Block Party? Apply for City Party Grants Up to $750 for Food, Games, and Party Supplies

By David Ertischek on July 3, 2025

Block parties are great community builders, whether it’s for one block or a neighborhood — and the city wants to help fund block parties across the city.

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