Official Bulletin: Boston Public Notices and Health Advisories for January 22

Official City Notices and Community Roundup

The City of Boston has released its official schedule of public hearings, community meetings, and health advisories for Thursday, January 22, 2026. This roundup provides essential information for residents regarding neighborhood development, health insurance deadlines, and administrative changes across the city.

Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing

The Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal is conducting a virtual subcommittee hearing this evening to review pending appeals across the city. These hearings are critical for maintaining the city's building standards and addressing the specific needs of local property owners and developers.

• Time: 5:00 p.m.
• Access: The hearing will be held virtually via the Zoom webinar platform. Interested parties may participate by phone or via the digital meeting link provided in the official public notice.
• Participation: Residents who wish to offer testimony on specific appeals are encouraged to sign up online through the city’s official portal. Speakers must provide their name, address, and the specific Board of Appeal number for the project they wish to address.

Community Meeting: Shawmut Avenue Development

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services is hosting a community abutters meeting regarding a proposed project in Roxbury. This session serves as a forum for residents to voice their positions on local changes and offer feedback to city representatives.

• Project Location: 720A-720 Shawmut Avenue, Roxbury.
• Proposal Details: The applicant is seeking to change the legal occupancy of the site from meeting and social halls to two residential apartments and a take-out restaurant and bar, including an interior buildout.
• Schedule: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting is intended to gather community input before the proposal moves further into the regulatory process.

Health Advisory: Health Insurance Open Enrollment

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is issuing an urgent final reminder to all residents as the state’s health insurance open enrollment period enters its final 24 hours.

• Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026.
• Advisory: Mayor Michelle Wu and health officials are encouraging residents to secure coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector to protect against federal insurance eligibility changes and ensure access to primary care.
• Support: BPHC staff at the Mayor’s Health Line are available today to assist residents with applications for MassHealth and other subsidized plans.

Administrative and Public Service Notices

Residents and stakeholders should be aware of several administrative updates effective today:

• Board of Election Commissioners: The public meeting originally scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Boston City Hall has been officially canceled. Residents with urgent election-related inquiries should contact the commission office directly.
• State Ethics Commission: A public session is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at One Ashburton Place. The agenda includes an audit report from the State Auditor and evaluations of the executive director. Remote access is provided for public observers.
• Winter Weather Preparation: While standard city services like trash and recycling collection remain on a normal schedule today, officials are monitoring Winter Storm Fern. Residents are advised to prepare for extreme arctic air and potential snow impacts projected for the coming weekend.