Explore... Get involved... Make a difference.

 

Welcome to the John W. McCormack Civic Association.  The purpose of our volunteer Association is to help maintain and improve the quality of life in our North Dorchester neighborhood by working in partnership with the city government, local businesses and other community organizations to bring about civic betterment and social improvements for the good of residents and the welfare of the community.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Next Monthly Membership Meeting:

Tuesday, 20th June 2025

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(registration from 6:30PM)

 

73 Roseclair Street at 

St. Teresa of Calcutta Church Hall

Find an archived meeting agenda

FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

DJ's Market, a Dorchester staple since 1979, is a third-generation family-owned Polish market and has grown into a beloved community hub. Famous for homemade pączki and Polish dishes, it also offers deli sandwiches, imported groceries, deli meats, and a new selection of European natural wines.

Learn more
Order your Pączki

SERVICE DIVERSION

Bus shuttles will replace services between JFK/UMass and Braintree, the week-end of 14th and 15th June 2025 for signal upgrades.

 

Commuter Rail services between Braintree and South Station will be fare-free during this diversion.

Trip planner (JFK/UMASS -> BRAINTREE)
Additional diversion information
Polish American Heritage and Community Foundation - Order form

LATEST NEWS FROM CITY HALL

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BOS:311 is the City of Boston's award-winning effort to empower residents to help improve their neighborhood.

 

You can alert the City o neighborhood concerns such as parking issues, potholes, damaged signs, street cleaning, and graffiti, to name a few.

Report a non-emergency issue
Download the app

GET TO KNOW DORCHESTER @MeetBOSTON

 

Get to know the vibrant, inclusive, and diverse neighborhood of Dorchester! From Upham's Corner to Ashmont, Fields Corner to Four Corners, Dorchester offers bustling commercial districts alongside public parks, beautiful murals, and ethnic cuisine, including some of the best Vietnamese and Caribbean food in Boston.

Explore Boston's largest and oldest neighborhood, which is home to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Franklin Park Zoo, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate and Commonwealth Museum. As you explore Dorchester, you'll discover delicious restaurants like 224 Boston Street Restaurant, dbar, and the Freeport Tavern.

Learn more

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO

Hump Day Trivia at Dorchester Brewing Company

 

Hump Day Trivia is here to get you through the week! 

Grab a beer, some friends, and test your random fact recall!

 

Prizes:

First prize is a $30 Dorchester Brewing Gift Card, second prize receives a $20 Gift Card and third prize is a $10 Dorchester Brewing Gift Card.

 

Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dorchester Brewing Company

1250 Massachusetts Avenue

Dorchester, MA  02125

Learn more about events at DBC

Commonwealth Museum

220 Morrissey Boulevard

Dorchester, MA  02125

"The first public schools, the first battles for American independence, the first abolitionist newspaper, Massachusetts has always been a leader in the quest for equal rights and opportunities.

 

The Commonwealth Museum brings the story to life with state of the art interactive exhibits. Its dramatic “treasures gallery” holds the great historic documents that protect our liberties. Spend an hour or an afternoon and share our common heritage."

 

William Francis Galvin

Secretary of the Commonwealth

Learn more & current exhibitions

Dorchester Historical Society

OPEN HOUSE

The William Clapp House

195 Boston Street

Sunday, 15th June 2025

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Dorchester Historical Society celebrates nearly four centuries of Dorchester life through its collections and programs. Founded in 1843 and incorporated in 1891, DHS seeks to preserve and share the history of Dorchester, promote the preservation of historic buildings and sites, care for and exhibit articles of historic interest, and further education about and in the community.


Run by an entirely volunteer board, DHS offers monthly programs and publishes monographs relating to Dorchester history. The Society owns three historic houses, dating from 1661, 1765 and 1806, and a c. 1850 barn; it also holds and exhibits collections of written and printed materials, furniture, paintings, items from the community's agricultural and industrial past, and more.

Learn more

MORE EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO

 ※    Discover fun events in Boston this week / week-end

Find your next great experience on MeetBOSTON's  Calendar of Events.  It provides the most popular Boston events, shows, sporting events, festivals, special happenings, family events, unique tours, and more.  Find your Boston experience

 ※    Art and culture in the Berkshires this week

Serene mountain vistas, lush forests, and clear blue lakes define the Berkshire landscape, an idyllic setting for your next family vacation, romantic escape, or week-end with friends.  Boasting more than 100 world-class cultural attractions, superior outdoor recreation, and a famous farm-to-table food scene, the Berkshires promises an unforgettable experience.  Visit the Berkshires

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You can help us create a safer neighborhood for everybody!

 

The Association works closely with local law enforcement agencies and your elected representatives to help keep our neighborhood a safer community for everyone to enjoy.  

 

You are invited to help as well.  If you see a crime or anti-social behavior such as human trafficking (prostitution), panhandling or illegal drug activity taking place, you can send a tip to report it, anonymously.

Send a tip, anonymously
Recommendations to help keep your self and your belongings safe

NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART, DINING & SERVICES

Your neighborhood's public art

Neighborhood public art worth exploring:

Edward Everett Square



The Clapp's Favorite Pear sculpture celebrates the history of Dorchester as fertile agricultural land, when the area near Edward Everett Square was part of a 300-acre estate and orchard where the Clapp's Favorite Pear was first grown in the 1880's. Known for it's sturdy skin and sweet interior, the pear serves as a metaphor for the people of Dorchester. Five quotes circle the base of the pear sculpture and describe the stewardship that characterizes this community over time.

 

The ten smaller artworks (Dorchester Voices/Dorchester History) reflect the lives of those who have passed though this important intersection. Each work juxtaposes experiences of different residences over time as two or three different personal quotes circle a sculptural still-life to reflect common stories from different epochs around the same theme. Designed to engage people through intimate touch and the exciting transformation of common materials into bronze, the artwork draws poetic comparison so local residents and visitors alike can understand and appreciate Dorchester's unique history.

Your neighborhood's dining, shopping and services

Your neighborhood is home to a vibrant collection of locally-owned and managed businesses that make our community a great place to live.  You are invited and encouraged to visit the businesses that contribute to the betterment of our neighborhood.

 

RESIDENT RESOURCES

Boston is one of the oldest cities in North America and one of the most liveable.  To help you make the most of all that your city has to offer, you are invited to click on the following web links to helpful resources provided by the City, Commonwealth and your neighborhood's organizations.

 

NEWS AT-A-GLANCE

City & New England news

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World news

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ABOUT JOHN W. MCCORMACK

Image courtesy: TIME Magazine Cover 19th January 1962 - ©TIME Inc.

 

JOHN WILLIAM MCCORMACK

21 December 1891 - 22 November 1980

 

 

Mr. McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971.

 

McCormack represented the interests of our district as congressperson in the United States House of Representatives and later served as Speaker of the same governing body. All during his time in the legislature, Mr. McCormack and his wife, Harriet, lived in Columbia Road at Edward Everett Square, within the geographic boundaries of our Civic Association.

 

He triumphed over the forces of bigotry and poverty. On 10th January 1962 he was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives where he proudly and vigorously promoted the progressive domestic programs of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson - programs that were designed to advance the interests of civil rights, education and healthcare.

ABOUT US

The purpose of our volunteer Association is to help maintain and improve the quality of life in our North Dorchester neighborhood by working in partnership with the city government, local businesses and other community organizations to bring about civic betterment and social improvements for the good of our residents and the welfare of our community.

1995 - 2015

 

The John W. McCormack Civic Association celebrates 20 years serving our neighborhood.  Thank you to everyone who volunteer their time and resources to help make our neighborhood an even better place to live, work and enjoy.

Executive Board
The McCormack Civic Association is governed by a volunteer Executive Board elected by members of the Association.

 

Executive Board:

  • Gordon BEEBE
  • Samantha BOSCH
  • Matt MCALOON
  • Christine MCCARRICK
  • Alina MORRIS
  • Elzabeth PITTNER
  • Millie ROONEY
  • Travis STEWART
  • John ZARKAUSKAS

Committees

The Association works to accomplish it's objectives through the dedicated work of committees.  The task of the committees is to consider and respond to issues presented from the neighborhood. You are welcome and encouraged to join a committee that is of interest to you. 

 

Standing Committees:

By-Laws

The rules and regulations enacted by the Association to provide a framework for its operation and management have been approved by the Membership and can be found by clicking here.  

 

Become a Member

 

Begin your Membership by clicking here to complete our contact form and we'll help get things started for you.

Archived meeting agendas

Kindly click here to access an agenda from a meeting previously held.

Stay informed

Click here if you would like to be added to our e-mail list.

CONTACT US

You are welcome to contact us

To help us achieve our goal of helping to maintain and improve the quality of life within the geographic boundries of our neighborhood, please kindly include your address of residency in the body of your message. 

Would you like additional information about our Association or to offer your support to our many endeavours? We would be delighted to hear from you.  Simply use the contact form below, call us or write to us.  We look forward to receiving your enquiry.

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Our telephone number is:

1 857 220 7370

 

Our mailing address is:

John W. McCormack Civic Association
8 Saint Margaret Street

Dorchester, MA  02125

UNITED STATES

 

Our e-mail address is:

mccormackcivic@gmail.com

Resident resources | Things to do & calendar of events | Dorchester news and weather | Neighborhood public art, dining, shopping & services | Monthly membership meetings | About us | Contact us

Stay informed

Click here if you would like to join our e-mail list.

Events & projects

Please visit our Events and projects page to find out what your Association has been working on and what is in store for the near future.

Resident resources

If you would like more information about programs and services for residents such as how to get your free Resident Parking Permit, how you can fight crime or find out your trash collection day, kindly click here. 

Meetings-at-a-glance

Next Monthly Membership Meeting:

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(registration from 6:30PM)

73 Roseclair Street at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church Hall

 

When you become a Member at this meeting, you will have the right to vote on resident-initiated items on the agenda at the next meeting. 

Become a Member

Annual membership dues are only $5.00 or $10.00, at your discretion, and proof of residency within Association boundries will be needed to qualify your enrollment and membership. Please refer to Member-approved Association By-Laws for residency requirements. 

 

Your annual membership commences the month in which you pay your dues and is valid for twelve (12) months.  After the twelve (12) month period, your membership automatically expires. 

 

You are welcome to re-new your membership on or before the twelfth (12th) month to ensure you have no interruption in your voting rights. 

 

You now have two options to pay/renew your dues:

 

1.  Via cheque:  Please send cheque, payable to John W McCormack Civic Association, to:

John W. McCormack Civic Association

 c/o Travis Stewart

8 Saint Margaret Street

Dorchester, MA  02125

 

2.  Via Venmo:  @mccormackcivic.

Enter your name(s) in the "What's it for?" line.

 

 

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