Our centers are planning lots of events for the April school vacation week. Check out our registration website, Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration and go to the "special events" tab to see what's planned. More is being added every day!
Don't forget! Join @ben4district6.bsky.social @ruthzee.bsky.social Representative Sam Montaño and local organizations for tomorrow's conversation about the Hennigan Pool & Community Center.
See you there!
A mostly white graphic with dates and times for upcoming office hours with Councilor At-Large Henry Santana A graphic for Councilor Santana's upcoming Office ours. Text reads "Join Councilor At-Large Henry Santana's Neighborhood Office Hours! Councilor Santana is coming to neighborhoods across Boston to connect with YOU. It’s a great chance to meet one-on-one with him and his team, share your concerns, ask questions, or offer ideas to help improve Boston. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard!" Dates are: Saturday April 5 in the South End at Cacao Friday April 18 in Mission Hill at Mike's Donuts Saturday April 19 in East Boston at Bono Restaurant & Catering Saturday May 3 in Roslindale at Green T Coffee Friday May 9 in Brighton at Cafe Lava & Bento Saturday May 17 in the Seaport at Martin's Park
We’ve added new dates for Office Hours this Spring!
Office Hours are about direct access. You bring your questions about the FY2026 Budget, your ideas for street improvements, or your challenges with city services – and we talk it through.
See you there!
www.henrysantana.com/office-hours
The people of Boston are sick of having people outside of Boston telling us what we need.
A group photo inside Caffè Della Sport in the North End at Councilor Santana's Office Hours
Councilor Santana and a youth bonding over cannolis and pastries in a window seat at Caffè Della Sport
Councilor Santana with Councilor Coletta Zapata
Councilor Santana engaged in conversation with North End community members at Office Hours
Thanks to all who made it out to our North End coffee hours this weekend! We were joined by @gigi4district1.bsky.social & residents as well as our intern team at Caffè Della Sport. Over croissants, cannolis and coffee we discussed parking, street safety and the unique needs of the North End.
A large crowd filling City Hall Plaza with signs in support of Boston's Immigrant community and Mayor Wu who is testifying in Congress today.
Councilor Santana speaking into a microphone alongside Councilor Mejia surrounded by a crowd holding signs in support of Boston's immigrant community.
The crowd of people gathered in Boston City Hall Plaza with signs supporting Boston's immigrant community
Let today's turnout at City Hall Plaza serve as a clear message: #Boston sticks together. As an immigrant, I stand with my community, knowing we are not just a part of this city, but part of it's very heart.
An attendee holds up a sign that reads “Boston will protect its immigrants!” while standing with other attendees in a rally outside City Hall.
Attendees hold up pro-immigration signage above their heads as they participate in the rally outside City Hall.
Members of SEIU 32BJ Local 615 and other attendees hold up pro-immigration signs as they participate in the rally outside City Hall.
Rally attendees hold up signs that say “we are all immigrants” and “seeking safety is not a crime!” outside City Hall.
Thank you to all of the activists, advocates, friends, and neighbors who came out to Boston City Hall today to rally for our immigrant communities during today’s House Oversight Committee hearing.
I am deeply grateful for each and every one of you and look forward to being back home with you soon.
A mostly white graphic with dates and times for upcoming office hours with Councilor At-Large Henry Santana A graphic for Councilor Santana's upcoming Office ours. Text reads "Join Councilor At-Large Henry Santana's Neighborhood Office Hours! Councilor Santana is coming to neighborhoods across Boston to connect with YOU. It’s a great chance to meet one-on-one with him and his team, share your concerns, ask questions, or offer ideas to help improve Boston. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard!" Dates are: Saturday March 1 in the North End at Caffè Dello Sport Friday March 7 in Roxbury at Madhouse Cafe Friday March 28 in Fenway at the Union Square Donuts in Time Out Market Saturday March 29 in Roslindale at Green T Coffee Saturday April 5 in the South End at Cacao
We’re coming to you, #Boston! More neighborhood Office Hours are HERE, and we’d love to see you there!
These informal gatherings are a great opportunity to connect one-on-one. Whether you have questions, concerns, or ideas about how we can make our city even better, we want to hear from you.
Councilor Santana speaking into a microphone on stage with a digital wall of mayor's youth summit logos behind him alongside staff from the mayor's office of youth engagement
Councilor Santana with 3 youth in front of a background with the Mayor's Youth Summit logo
Councilor Santana with a group youth in front of a background with the Mayor's Youth Summit logo on a blue carpet
Councilor Santana with 3 youth in front of a background with the Mayor's Youth Summit logo
Saturday's Mayor's Youth Summit with @oyea.boston.gov was buzzing with energy! Boston teens took center stage, celebrating their contributions to Boston's culture. They explored opportunities and investments from the City and partners, showcased their own successes, and shaped future goals!
Citizenship Day 2025 is on April 12 and teams from the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement and Project Citizenship are ready to help residents with citizenship applications.
To book an appointment:
📞 Call 617-694-5949
📧 Email info@projectcitizenship.org
I also want to thank my cosponsors @juliaforboston & @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social. Now is the time for us to think about how we strengthen our democracy, drive up voter turnout, and create better political environments. RCV is one way of doing just that.
A colorful flyer featuring portraits of performers. Text reads: "Celebrating Black History Month. Mayor Michelle Wu presents Lift Every Voice. February 23, 2025 @ 3 p.m. Strand theatre. 543 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125." The bottom of the graphic features the logos for several City departments.
See you tomorrow at the Strand Theatre for Lift Every Voice: A Black History Month Celebration!
Councilor Santana with Pricilla from People with Power with Pricilla and 2 community members under the large letters WBPG on a white wall.
Every day is a great opportunity to talk about our youth! Today, I joined People Power with Priscilla alongside Victor Schmidt for a community discussion focused on Boston Public Schools. We talked about education, the challenges facing our youth, and the current state of our schools.
What an amazing event with the community!!!
City of Boston off-white graphic with a picture of Boston City Hall that says "your voice, your budget, your city" with information about the upcoming budget. Show up on Tuesday February 18th at 6pm at the Boston City Hall Iannella Chamber to testify or submit testimony virtually
A City of Boston graphic that reads "tell us what matters most to you" with a list of potential topics to give testimony on
Your Boston, Your Budget: Let's Talk FY2026! Join your neighbors and share your priorities for Boston's future at the public budget hearing, Tues February 18th at 6 PM in the Iannella Chamber. Prefer to share your thoughts from home? Submit your testimony virtually.
boston.gov/budget-testify
Una imagen azul, blanca y amarillo para una una presentación en español sobre sus derechos con MIRA y al concejal de la ciudad de Boston, Henry Santana en jueves el 20 de febrero a las 6 pm. Es un evento Virtual, confidencial, y gratis. Aprenda sobre sus derechos básicos, cómo responder en diferentes situaciones y cómo protegerse a sí mismo y a los demás del ICE.
Únase a MIRA y nuestra oficina, para una presentación en español sobre sus derechos. Aprenda sobre sus derechos básicos, cómo responder en diferentes situaciones y cómo protegerse a sí mismo y a los demás del ICE.
Un evento Virtual, confidencial, y gratis
Registrarse aquí!
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
ENGLISH:
Join MIRA and our office for a presentation IN SPANISH about your rights. Learn about your basic rights, how to respond in different situations, and how to protect yourself and others from ICE.
This is a virtual event which is confidential and free and open to all.
A large group seated around a table with various coffees and beverages on the table smiling at the camera in Cannonball Cafe at South Boston
Councilor Santana and staff with Cannonball Cafe Owner, Rachel
Councilor Santana and office hours community participants seated in front of a sunny window around a table engaged in discussion about street safety
So great to see everyone at our South Boston office hours this morning at Cannonball Cafe! We had a fantastic conversation about street safety, parking, and how we can better serve the community.
Thank you, Rachel, and the whole Cannonball team for making us feel so welcome!
A graphic for the upcoming in person public hearing to be held on Thurs, 2/13 at 10am to discuss enhanced public safety measures during large events in Boston with headshots of the Councilors who are chairing and sponsoring the hearing.
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, we will be holding a second in-person hearing on Thurs, 2/13 at 10am to discuss enhanced public safety measures during large events in Boston with Councilors Murphy, Flynn & Pepén as sponsors.
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
“I think that ‘social housing’ reflects the philosophy that housing really should be a collective responsibility,” Santana says. “The term helps us reposition housing as a public good, rather than a commodity.”
Thanks @milesperhoward.bsky.social for featuring our recent win on mixed-income housing.
A blue and yellow graphic with a picture from Fall office hours and information about Councilor Santana's upcoming Office Hours in South Boston at Cannonball Cafe on Friday February 7th at 9am.
Next Friday!
We're looking forward to connecting with South Boston at office hours next week at Cannonball Cafe!
Come chat with us about the issues that matter most to you!
www.henrysantana.com/office-hours
A blue City of Boston graphic from the office of Immigrant Advancement notifying the public there's a grant opportunity open that supplies funding for non-profits who offer immigration legal services or community support.
Support our immigrant community! The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement is now accepting applications for the Legal Access Grant. Nonprofits, apply to fund programs providing immigration legal services & community support.
Learn more & apply here:
city-of-boston.wizehive.app/program/immi...
Join us! Open House to view a model of the proposed design of a new community center in Grove Hall. Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library, 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester. Speak to the team, ask questions and give feedback.
A large crowd of community members and local elected officials bundled up on the steps in front of Boston City Hall for the Black History month flag raising
"Black Excellence" resonated deeply at this morning's Black History Month flag raising ceremony at City Hall. Despite the snowy start to the day, our community gathered to celebrate and hear from inspiring leaders, including a powerful reading by local poet Amanda Shea.
bsky.app/profile/clrh...
An image of Councilor Santana speaking into a microphone in front of a projector screen during the MBNA meeting
A photo from the back of the room during the WBNA meeting with a projector screen of images and Councilor Santana in the front of the room addressing members
Great evening last night with the West Broadway Neighborhood Association discussing public safety, youth opportunities & sharing updates on our 2024 work. Special thanks to Officer Lopez, Cathy from MassDOT, and Aiden Callan for their valuable contributions, and to Bardos Pizza for providing pizza!
Boston: This winter, we're building a new trail across the city's parks that will run from Millennium Park to Castle Island—perpendicular to the Walking City Trail. And you can help build it!
Come join us on a surveying hike.
Details via the link below
walkingcitytrail.substack.com/p/a-new-bost...
An MBTA graphic outlining shuttle service on the orange line during a shutdown that begins Friday, January 17th. Shuttle buses will run between North Station and Oak Grove.
Heads up #Boston!
@mbta.bsky.social Orange line has shuttle service starting Friday 1/17 at 8:30 PM through end of service Monday, 1/20
Shuttle Buses will replace service between North Station and Oak Grove due to MassDOT bridge work.
For more info visit MBTA.com/OrangeLine
Boston Public Schools graphic announcing the launch of the new BPS website at Bostonpublicschools.org.
Oh hi there!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new @BostonSchools website!
The website features modern, easy-to-navigate, accessible designs that will make it easier for you to find the information you need. (1/2)
A graphic for the upcoming in person public hearing to be held on Tues, 1/28 at 10am to discuss enhanced public safety measures during large events in Boston with headshots of the Councilors who are chairing and sponsoring the hearing.
As Chair of Public Safety & Criminal Justice, we will be holding an in-person hearing on Tues, 1/28 at 10am to discuss enhanced public safety measures during large events in Boston with Councilors Murphy, Flynn & Pepén as sponsors.
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
