The number of applicants grew from the first iteration, and the fall recipients cover a wide range of projects from after-school programs and sports equipment grants; to community running clubs and para sports.
More tree lightings are planned for next weekend as Mayor Wu’s Enchanted Trolley Tour makes stops around the city, including Mattapan Square on Sat., Dec. 2 at 1 p.m.; Codman Square on Sun., Dec. 3 at 12 p.m., followed by Adams Corner that day at 1 p.m. This event includes visits with Santa, tree lightings, and more. All Dorchester Sports and Leadership’s 40th anniversary gala
Franklin Park Coalition Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is Thurs., Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. Chip-timed 5k fun run. Walkers welcome. This annual fundraiser supports the coalition’s programs. Adults $35, kids/teens $18, children under 5 are free. Go to runsignup.com/Race/MA/Dorchester/FranklinParkTurkeyTrot. Join the third annual children’s celebration holiday celebration on Sat., Nov. 25,
Nine holiday trees in Dorchester will be lit on Sat., Nov. 25 starting in Neponset Circle at 4:20 p.m. See graphic here for full schedule. First Parish Dorchester is holding a homemade pie sale on Sat., Nov. 18, in time for your Thanksgiving holiday dinner. Fruit and savory pies will be available for $10-$25 at the Meetinghouse, 10 Parish St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until
The Veterans Day holiday will be observed this week on Friday (Nov. 10). All trash, recycling, and food waste curbside collection will run on a regular schedule in all Boston neighborhoods. There will be no delays in service. The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) will host a virtual public meeting on Wed., Nov. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to present draft zoning