Dear Members and Friends:
September is quickly approaching its end, and while we have more updates to send you for October, please see the following meetings, events, and opportunities for this month:
1. Tuesday September 22, 4:00 p.m. – Boston Police Task Force Listening SessionThe Boston Police Reform Task Force has completed its initial, draft recommendations to bring lasting, systemic change to the Boston Police Department.There is a two-week public comment period before final recommendations are submitted to Mayor Walsh.[Read the report & learn more on how to submit feedback]or submit your comments by visiting bit.ly/BPD_ENG.For instructions on how to join the meeting, visit: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/boston-police-task-force-community-listening-session
2. Tuesday, September 22, 6:00 p.m.-730 p.m. – Northeastern University Task Force MeetingJoin this meeting of the Northeastern University Task Force to discuss the university’s development, including proposed student housing at 840 Columbus Avenue.The meeting will be hosted online using Zoom. Please register using this link to receive instructions for joining the meeting.You may register in advance at: bit.ly/NUTF9-22
3. Friday, September 25th 7:00 p.m. – Kaji Aso Studio Virtual eventPlease join Kaji Aso Studio as they present OCTOPUS DREAMS*, a free, uplifting presentation of art, music, and poetry
CLICK HERE for OCTOPUS DREAMS on Sept. 25th @ 7pm EDT Program is approximately 45 minutes long. This event is FREE and open to the public. Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com Website: https://www.kajiasostudioevents.com/
* This program is supported in part by a grant from the City of Boston’s Arts and Culture COVID-19 Fund. ** This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council and administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.** This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mission Hill / Fenway Neighborhood Trust.*
4. Saturday, September 26th – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Reopening
The Museum of Fine Arts reopens for limited visits, and includes the Women Take the Floor exhibit in its Art of the Americas wing. To learn more or register for tickets, visit mfa.org/visit
5. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 – Census deadlineHelp make sure Boston’s communities don’t lose out on representation and funding for the next ten years by participating. Visit https://my2020census.gov/ or call 844-330-2020 TODAY.
In other news:
Past Presentations: For those who missed recent presentations on 60-80 Kilmarnock Street and 819 Beacon Street, you may visit the following links:
60-80 Kilmarnock Street 9/17/20 video:https://bpda.app.box.com/s/dtwg194nfpfz4z610sxl396uxgsryef8
819 Beacon Street 9/14/20 video: https://bpda.app.box.com/s/mb1el7shjuzes6ti30g8axvh72lptt3n
Community Choice Electricity: Community Choice Electricity is a new City-run program being launched to provide affordable and renewal energy to residents and businesses. There are a number of upcoming meetings – you may sign up to stay informed through this link, or get more information by visiting: https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/community-choice-electricity