Public Notice: Boston City Service & Development Roundup for March 10

Official City Notices for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The City of Boston has issued several public notices regarding municipal governance, community development, and administrative hearings scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Residents are encouraged to participate in these remote and hybrid sessions to stay informed on local policy changes and neighborhood projects.

Zoning Board of Appeal Virtual Hearing

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) will convene a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be conducted via the Zoom Webinar platform. This session will address several significant appeals regarding residential and commercial property adjustments across the city.

• Participation: Interested parties may join the webinar by calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering Webinar ID 160 422 3767.
• Key Agenda Items: Appeals include requests for occupancy changes from three-family to five-family residences, relief from off-street parking requirements, and petitions for vertical additions to existing residential structures.
• Public Testimony: Residents wishing to testify must sign up through the official ZBA ambassador portal. Translation services are available upon request for those who notified the Board at least 48 hours in advance.

Boston Public Library Finance and Audit Committee

The Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston will hold a meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10. This open meeting will focus on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and technology infrastructure contracts.

• Budget Updates: The committee will review the upcoming FY27 budget projections and vote on E-Rate contracts for network backbone bandwidth expansion.
• Innovation Projects: The agenda includes a vote on a new AI-powered reader advisory pilot and development work for an in-app eBook and e-Audio reader.
• Public Access: The public is welcome to attend the Zoom session (Webinar ID: 816 1468 3339) and may offer testimony during the first 30 minutes of the meeting.

Neighborhood Development: 500 Gallivan Boulevard

A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the former Old Dorchester American Legion Post. The project at 500 Gallivan Blvd. aims to replace the vacant site with a five-story, 24-unit condominium building. The proposal includes ground-floor commercial space and designated affordable housing units for residents earning between 80% and 100% of the area median income.

Additional Public Meetings

• 9 Chelsea Street Impact Advisory Group: A virtual meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss development impacts in East Boston.
• Board of Registration in Podiatry: A public meeting of the state board will occur at 10:00 a.m. to review licensing and updates to the Unified Recovery and Monitoring Program.

For additional details regarding these notices, residents may contact the respective city departments or visit the official municipal notice boards at City Hall.