Residential trash, recycling and yard waste pick-ups will be on a normal schedule this week, except for those who normally have pick-ups on Thursdays. There will be a one-day delay due to Thanksgiving. The final yard waste curbside pick-up is the first week of December.
The city will offer a free yard waste drop-off day on Sat., Dec. 6 at the Public Works yard, 416 American Legion Highway, Mattapan, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Proof of Boston residency required.
The Lower Mills Holiday Stroll is set for Sat., Nov. 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. along the business district on Dorchester Avenue and Washington Street. Join in for special events at the Lower Mills businesses, holiday caroling, a visit from Santa, and the lighting of a tree outside the St. John Paul II Catholic Academy school building.
The Ashmont Holiday Market is set for Sat., Nov. 29, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Parish of All Saints, 209 Ashmont St., with an after-party at Tavolo from 7 to 9 p.m. This “Small Business Saturday” tradition is an opportunity to be merry, socialize and support local businesses while enjoying live music and seasonal treats. More than 25 craft and food vendors plus free family activities. Tree lighting is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. or so.
The Codman Square holiday party and tree lighting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Great Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. with more than 300 toys for children. The city’s Enchanted Trolley will arrive around 12:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Codman Park to light the Christmas tree in the new space.
The Lighting of the Ship at Martin’s Park, located at 64 Sleeper St., South Boston, takes place on Sat., Nov. 29, 5-6 p.m. The park is a memorial to Martin Richard of Dorchester.
The mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will make local stops on Sat., Dec. 6 in Mattapan Square (1 p.m.) and on Sun., Dec. 7 at Codman Square (noon), Adams Corner, 1 p.m., and M Street Park in South Boston at 2 p.m. Learn more at boston.gov/enchanted-trolley.
The city of Boston Planning Dept. will host a virtual public meeting next Monday (Dec. 1) at 6 p.m. to discuss Volnay Capital’s proposal for 257 Washington St., a 4-story building with retail and residential space, 26 parking units. See bosplans.org/257washington-st for more info on the proposal.
MassDOT will host a public meeting on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at BC High, 150 Morrissey Blvd., to discuss the proposed replacement of a bridge on Morrissey Blvd. over Dorchester Bay. In the event of inclement weather, a cancellation announcement will be posted at mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events.
The 31st annual Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament – with two host rinks in Dorchester, including Devine Rink and UMass Boston—starts on Dec. 5. Dorchester Youth Hockey will have several boys and girls teams in the mix competing against Allston-Brighton, S.C.O.R.E. Boston, Charlestown, Hyde Park, Parkway, and South Boston. There will be 134 games hosted across the city with nearly 1,500 players in 15 divisions. Go to boston.gov/parks-sports for a full schedule.
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