An Open Boston City Council
http://anopenbostoncitycouncil.blogspot.com

You have a choice! Open enrollment for health insurance through the State of Massachusetts is coming to an end this Thursday, June 25th. Make sure that you have taken advantage of this time and have made sure you will have the health insurance plan of your choice under Commonwealth Care Plans & Mass Health. If you are currently enrolled in a health insurance plan through the State of Massachusetts either it be Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health or BMC Health Net you have the option to switch to another plan if you want to or you can stay with your current plan.  Read more

Hundreds of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender neighbors and their friends gathered at dbar last year for the inaugural Summer Solstice Tea Dance.

Don't miss the fun this year, with food, drinks, dancing, raffles, and merriment on the patio. $10 suggested donation at the door to benefit Dorchester community organizations. www.dotout.org.

The Clap/Clapp Legacy by John Goff

April 19th at 2 pm
William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street
Dorchester, MA 02125

John Goff is a preservation architect who, during his
preparation of the Historic Structures Report for the
James Blake House, re-discovered the influence of
the Clap family in Dorchester and across the state.
Roger Clap was one of the first settlers in Dorchester,
arriving on the Mary and John in May of 1630,
followed in the next few years by his siblings and
cousins. Roger later became Captain of the Castle,  Read more

Spring has finally sprung and Richard O’Mara, of Cedar Grove Gardens, is assembling a group of volunteers to touch up the work that was done on last year’s Park Restoration Phase 1 initiative. This is the ideal time because the leafy and prickly invaders have not gotten a head start on us.

All necessary manual and power tools will be provided. Be sure to wear long sleeves and bring work gloves if you have them. We have a few pair for those who don’t. We’ll also be offering modest refreshments and lots of commaraderie.  Read more

Suzy Orman, a personal finance pundit, was on national TV a while back suggesting that in these tough economic times people should stop eating out and stop drinking fancy lattes.  Her advice was to brown bag a lunch and to make your coffee at home.   Read more

The Edward Everett is celebrating 100 years !!! The school is putting on a Gala event at UMass Boston Campus Center on Saturday, April 4th from 7pm - 11pm. This event will have live music performed by Ray Brown and Friends, a DJ, a wonderful Silent Auction, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. We would love to see friends, community members and past Alumni at this event (you must be 21 years old). Please call the school for tickets or further information about this Fundraiser 617.635.8779.