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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 our residents and the welfare of our community.

 

You are invited to scroll down or click on the links below to find out more about your neighborhood, our Association, our work and how you can become more involved in making your neighborhood an outstanding place to live, work and enjoy.

 

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

HELP KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE

FOR EVERYBODY.

 

If you see a crime or anti-social behavior such as illegal drug activity, human trafficking (prostitution) or vandalism taking place, you should do any of the following to report it, anonymously.

 

  • Call 9-1-1 
  • Call Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit on (1 617) 343-6533
  • Text 'TIP' to 27463 (CRIME)

 

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.  

 

If you would like to support our efforts, you are welcome to join the Public Safety Committee.  This committee acts as a forum to support community partnerships to prevent crime and the fear of crime in the neighborhood. 

 

Sign up today and help us keep our neighborhood a safe place to live and work.

 

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Next Monthly Membership Meeting:

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(registration from 6:30PM)

 

73 Roseclair Street at 

St. Teresa of Calcutta Church Hall

 

Meeting agenda forthcoming shortly

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Events and things to do in the Commonwealth and

New England this week

 ※    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

 ※    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, holiday happenings, family events, unique tours, and more.  Find your Boston experience

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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.

 

To explore further, you are invited to click here.

 

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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DORCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE - UPDATE

The Dorchester Avenue bridge has been partially re-opened to pedestrians and will remain accessible through March 2024. There is signage directing pedestrians where to safely cross, and solar-powered light towers have been placed on the bridge to provide street lighting. Bicycles are not allowed on the bridge at this time.

 

Please note that pedestrian access to the bridge will be temporary, as the demolition of the bridge is currently planned for Spring 2024.  Vehicles cannot cross the bridge.

 

Kindly click here for supplementary information you might find helpful. 

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:

  • Ann Marie Butler
  • Jeannette Daley
  • Ken Lynch
  • Christine McCarrick
  • Matthew McAloon
  • Michael J. McColgan
  • Melissa Raynor
  • Millie Rooney
  • Travis Stewart

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

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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, 19 December 2023

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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