Upcoming Downtown Boston Residents’ Association Events
Neighborhood Holiday Social – December 2023
Join your fellow Downtown Boston neighbors for a low-key social gathering!
Some representatives for elected officials and the City will also be stopping by, so you’ll have a chance to chat with them as well if you’d like.
Year-End Recap & Key Updates Meeting
Join us for an evening with key stakeholders to review and discuss key accomplishments, progress, and priorities heading into the new year related to Public Safety, Transportation, Development, Quality of Life, and Economic Development.
Downtown Traffic, Pedestrian Safety & Transportation Forum – October 10, 2023
Join us for an evening diving into all things Downtown transportation — from bike lanes, to business loading, to enforcement and safety, to sidewalks, to parking, to bus lanes, and more.
The State of Downtown featuring Mayor Michelle Wu – September 19, 2023
Join us for an evening with major updates on our Neighborhood Association, remarks from elected officials, and Mayor Michelle Wu speaking on the State of Downtown.
Neighborhood Social – August 2023
Downtown’s own Democracy Brewing has graciously offered to host us for a social mixer at their pop-up beer garden at City Hall Plaza!
Join your fellow Downtown Boston neighbors for a low-key social gathering.
Some representatives for elected officials and the City will also be stopping by, so you’ll have a chance to chat with them as well if you’d like.
The beer garden is right next to the Bill Russell statue & BOSTON sign.
Neighborhood Social – July 2023
Join your fellow Downtown Boston neighbors for a low-key social gathering at Sip Cafe in Post Office Square!
Sip Cafe has graciously offered up their beer garden in the lovely Post Office Square Park. A cash bar will be available.
Some representatives for elected officials and the City will also be stopping by, so you’ll have a chance to chat with them as well if you’d like.
Meeting: Public Safety Town Hall – June 2023
Join your fellow Downtown Boston residents for a lively town hall discussion with Downtown Boston's public safety and elected officials.
This town hall will provide an opportunity to hear from elected and City of Boston officials, police leadership, and Downtown organizations on important matters of public safety in our neighborhood. Audience questions will also be addressed as time allows — if you have a particular topic you’d like to hear covered, please submit it ahead of time.
Featured Panelists
in alphabetical order by last name or organization name
Moderators
Ed Flynn, Boston City Council President
Aaron Michlewitz, State Representative and Chair, House Ways & Means Committee
Elected & City Officials
Erin Murphy, Boston City Councilor At-Large
Ryan Woods, Commissioner, Boston Parks and Recreation
Police Leadership
Capt. Sean Martin, Boston Police Department District A-1
Sgt. Paul Chevrette, Boston Police Department
Chief Robert Smith, Emerson University Police Department
Supt. Richard Sullivan, MBTA Transit Police
Chief Jim Connolly, Suffolk Univerity Police Department
Downtown Organizations
Larry Casillo, General Manager, Godfrey Hotel
Michael Nichols, President, Downtown Boston BID
Tucker Husband, Senior Manager for Safety & Risk Assessment, Downtown Boston BID
Karen LaFrazia, President & CEO, St. Francis House
Meeting: Downtown Boston Planning, Zoning, and Revitalization, featuring the BPDA – May 2023
Learn about the City of Boston's plans for the future of Downtown Boston's development and revitalization, and have your voice heard.
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Neighborhood Social Mixer at jm Curley – April 2023
Join your fellow Downtown Boston neighbors for a low-key social gathering at jm Curley!
Complimentary snacks will be provided courtesy of jm Curley, along with a cash bar.
Some representatives for elected officials and the City will also be stopping by, so you’ll have a chance to chat with them as well if you’d like.
Neighborhood Meeting – March 2023
All Downtown residents and interested community members are invited to join your neighbors for updates on neighborhood matters, and an opportunity for Q&A.
We’ll be joined by Boston City Councilor and President, Ed Flynn, and other elected officials; Michael Nichols, President of the Downtown Boston BID; the Boston Police Department; and representatives from various city agencies.