Upcoming events and things to do in the neighborhood, the city and the Commonwealth
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, 17 November 2024
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.
José Mateo Ballet Theatre presents
36th annual The Nutcracker
7-22 December 2024
543 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
Choreographed by Founder and Artistic Director José Mateo and set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, JMBT’s The Nutcracker brings Clara’s dream world to life with festive sets, sumptuous costumes, and spectacular dancing. Over 100 children ages 6-18 join professional guest artists each year. JMBT’s The Nutcracker was recognized by Boston Magazine as “Best of Boston 2020 Best Family-Friendly Show.” Magical, thrilling, inspiring, and affordable, José Mateo’s The Nutcracker creates memories that will last a lifetime.
Published in 1819, E.T.A. Hoffman’s Nutcracker and Mouse King was the source of inspiration for the first production of The Nutcracker ballet, set to Peter Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score by St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre in 1892. José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s version of what has become the most widely performed ballet in the world was choreographed in 1988 and continues to honor the classical tradition. It is presented in the company’s hallmark style characterized by simplicity and dynamism. Mateo’s Nutcracker has become a favorite New England tradition that conjures the beauty, magic and spirit of the holidays like no other.
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Past projects and events
Hello Neighbors,
You may have noticed your newly planted trees throughout the neighborhood. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department planted these trees to replace the trees that were removed due to storm damage and disease. Our new trees are high-quality saplings that need our help to grow strong and provide benefits to us, such as clean air and attractiveness, for years to come.
If you have a newly planted tree in front of, or nearby, your home or business, would you please help support its growth by watering it?
Your time and assistance will help ensure our neighborhood is well-maintained and your tax-dollars used for the foliage project are well-spent.
To make things as easy as possible, all of our new trees are equipped with an environmentally/drought-friendly watering bag that can be filled and will provide water to the sapling over several days. Here is a video showing how the bag works. If the tree does not have a watering bag, you can easily request one using BOS:311. Or you can simply water it, with a watering can, jug or other vessel, at its base.
Your assistance and time will be very much appreciated.
Thank you!
On behalf of our neighborhood, we thank and acknowledge the small band of neighbors and friends who generously donated their time, energy, skills, equipment and vehicles, and climbed ladders to place and secure Christmas Wreaths on 84 light posts on the Polish Triangle stretch of Dorchester Avenue, Boston Street from Columbia Road to Washburn Street and the Sharon’s Park stretch of Mount Vernon Street. The wreaths and these Polish Triangle roadways look fabulous thanks to everyone who pitched in.
A big “thank you” goes to our neighbors and friends Matt, Mike, Brian, Jen, Miquel, Christine, Travis, Saul and Adam. Not pictured are Millie and Carolanne.
If we missed anyone else, we are sorry. Please pass on our gratitude.
Autumn Neighborhood Clean-up Day
Polish Triangle Pocket Park Fall Clean-up Day
Date: Saturday, 20th October
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Sharon’s Park (Mount Vernon Street at Buttonwood Street)
Concentration areas include Sharon’s Park, Washburn Street Green (Paul’s Triangle), and Edward Everett Square in collaboration with the Dorchester North Neighborhood Association.
Annual wreath hanging 2019
On behalf of our neighborhood, we thank and acknowledge our neighbors and friends who generously donated their time, energy, skills, equipment and vehicles, and climbed ladders to place and secure holiday wreaths on 84 light posts on the Polish Triangle stretch of Dorchester Avenue, Boston Street from Columbia Road to Washburn Street and the Sharon’s Park stretch of Mount Vernon Street.
The wreaths and these Polish Triangle roadways look fabulous thanks to everyone who pitched in.
A big “thank you” goes to our neighbors and friends Adam, Chris, Christine, Jen, Jessica, Jonathan, Patrick, Kathleen, Ken, Matt, Mike S., Millie, Travis and Wojciech. If we missed anyone else, we are sorry. Please pass on our gratitude.
Sharon's Park Spruce-up Day
Sharon's Park got some much needed attention, thanks to a small crew of neighbors who cut down and cleared the overgrowth in the raised garden and pruned the Roses in the plaza section. A lot of work for a small group.
On behalf of all who were present at our holiday celebration on 20th December, we thank the New England Regional Council of Carpenters for hosting the event at their beautiful facility.
We thank Avenue Grille, Euromart, DJ’s, John Gillespie’s Dunkin Donuts, New Store on the Block, Triangle Point and Real Taco for providing the scrumptious food and refreshments. Thanks to these businesses, we had a very festive celebration complete with a fabulous assortment of dishes along with desserts, and assorted drinks.
We also thank the Executive Board and Association members for providing many fine desserts, meatballs and libations.
In addition we thank JPA Development and Larry Wenglin who contributed to the funding 84 Christmas Wreaths on Dorchester Avenue and Boston Street. These wreath donors are in addition to those already acknowledged in the December flyer.
2016 Boston Shines
Spring Neighborhood Clean-up
Mayor Martin J Walsh spearheaded the city-wide spring clean-up effort again this year. The main clean-up day in the neighborhood was Saturday, 30th April 2016. The Executive Board of the Association met at Sharon's Park to concentrate their efforts on putting a shine on Sharon's Park, Paul's Triangle, Dorchester Avenue and Boston Street.
Thank you to all those on the Executive Board who volunteered their time and hard work!
Sharon's Park
Spruce-up Party
On 9th June from 10:00AM to 2:00PM your neighbors and the Association worked with our landscape advisor to embellish the collection of plants and trees in Sharon's Park. We made a new home for annual and perennial plants, flowers and shrubs and in exchange for everyone's hard work, we enjoyed a barbecue and refreshments on the beautiful late spring day.
Thank you to everyone who donated their time, expertise and resources to this project. Additional appreciation is given to South Bay Center’s Home Depot who donated a barbeque grill to the Association and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen who donates water on a weekly basis to keep our plantings healthy. Thank you for contributing to our efforts.
The Roger Clap Innovation School
Inaugural Founder's Celebration
On Saturday, 5th May from 7:00PM to 10:00PM the Roger Clap Innovation School held its inaugural Founder's Celebration at the Exchange Conference Center located in the Seaport District of South Boston at the end of Fish Pier. There was entertainment, raffles, a silent auction, cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to this outstanding event.
Boston Shines
Spring Clean-up
Mayor Thomas M. Menino spearheaded the city-wide spring clean-up effort again this year. The main clean-up day in the neighborhood was Saturday, 28th April 2012. Your neighbors met at Sharon's Park to concentrate their efforts on putting a shine on Sharon's Park, Paul's Triangle, Dorchester Avenue and Boston Street.
There was also a corporate clean-up day on Friday, 27th April 2012 at The Clap School on Harvest Street, The Russell School on Columbia Road and the Dorchester Historical Society on Boston Street.
Thank you to all who volunteered their time and hard work!
Visit our Photo Galleries for a pictoral account of the day.
Annual Dorchester-wide Chili Cook-off
The partnership between Eastman/Elder Neighborhood Association and the John W. McCormack Civic Association was well-represented by the delicious chili prepared and donated by Kevin Tyo of 224 Boston Street restaurant for this year's Dorchester-wide Chili Cook Off which took place on Sunday, 25th March 2012 at the IBEW Local 103 Hall. The Associations thank Kevin for his generous community support. Special thanks also goes to Eastman/Elder members Joan Tighe and Susan Capachione and McCormack's Executive Board member Desmond Rohan for transporting and serving Kevin's chili. Prceeds generated from the cook off went to support Dorchester Day activities and events including the Dorchester Day Parade which took place Sunday, 3rd June 2012.
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