Small businesses are the cornerstone of our community. We’re thankful to have joined Councilor Breadon and Alex from Allston Village Main Streets for a walk down Harvard Ave, engaging with local business owners. Listening to their experiences helps us develop systems that support and enable our local businesses to thrive.

Grateful for the opportunity to join the Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association meeting this weekend. We were able to connect with Dorchester neighbors and hear more about concerns that are close to the heart of the community. Thank you to Shirley Jones for the invitation!

Spent Saturday morning at the 3rd Annual This Dad Cares Grill off! Not only were we able to celebrate dads and their meaningful contributions to both families and the community but we were able to sync with local organizations who support Fathers and families.

Que día más perfecto para celebrar la cultura Dominicana! Shout out to the organizers of today’s parade Casa De La Cultura Dominicana En Boston! It was an absolute joy to join everyone in celebrating the rich culture, vibrant traditions, and spirited community that make our Dominican community so special.

Yesterday, we were honored to participate in the Dominican Flag-raising ceremony at City Hall. As one of the three Dominican City Councilors, it is always a pleasure to share our culture with the broader community. Our flag symbolizes the strength and unity of our community and celebrates the significant contributions of Dominicans in Boston.

This morning we visited Mattapan on the next stop of our Clean Up Series. Team Santana took on trash collection and cleaning of a stretch of Blue Hill Ave!

As always, thank you to the Office of Civic Organizing for providing the tools and bags, and to Public Works for collecting our trash. Plus 311 for supporting Inspection Service requests in the area.

We had an amazing time at Open Streets Hyde Park this weekend! It was a pleasure strolling through the transformed streets, connecting with neighbors and visiting the tents of local businesses. We also had the opportunity to catch up with some local great organizations, like the Pryde, TQNC, and even bumped into Councilor Pepen.

We had a fantastic time visiting the Franklin Park Zoo for Membership Day, hosted by SEIU Local 888! It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and enjoy a day at the zoo. We were grateful to spend time with Councilors Louijeune & Murphy, discussing important community issues and the positive impact that events like these have on bringing people together.

We had the pleasure of connecting with neighbors at the Garrison Trotter Neighborhood event in Roxbury. It was heartwarming to see the community come together in such a meaningful way.

The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute knows how to throw a party! This weekend, we had the pleasure of joining them for their 9th Annual Peace B’Que in Dorchester. The event was a celebration of the important work they’re doing to support families affected by trauma, grief, and loss.

Today, we kicked off our clean-up series with a great start at Dudley Café, taking on Nubian Square alongside our dedicated team of interns, neighbors, and special guest Councilor Fernandes Anderson and her team!

Today we joined Unite Here Local 26 on City Hall Plaza. Boston is a union town, and we always support the right for workers to organize for livable wages and fair benefits!

We had an amazing time at National Night Out 2024! This annual community-building campaign fosters police-community partnerships and strengthens neighborhood bonds. It was inspiring to see neighbors, community organizations, and city resources come together for the evening.

Saturdays are for Farmer’s Markets! Thank you to Cynthia Loesch-Johnson for the invite to join the Codman Square Farmer’s Market this weekend and to all the vendors who work so hard to bring their wares to the community.

We had the pleasure of visiting the STRIVE extended school year program at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School this week and were truly inspired by the dedication and support offered to the students.

Had a wonderful time at UNITY Day at Alice H Taylor Development on Saturday! The day featured a live DJ, cotton candy, and an inflatable obstacle course for the kids.

Proud to stand with the dedicated workers of 32BJ SEIU at Saturday’s rally. Boston is a city built on the strength of its unions, and we unwaveringly support the right of workers to organize for livable wages and fair benefits.

We had an amazing time immersing in the vibrant culture of Puerto Rico at the Boston Puerto Rican Festival and Parade at Franklin Park last weekend!! This annual celebration brought us all together to experience the rich heritage of Puerto Rico through music, food, and community.

So glad we were able to pop into Faneuil Garden Development’s UNITY Day on Saturday! The organizers pulled out all the stops with an incredible lunch plus cotton candy and snow cones, and an inflatable obstacle course for the kids.

A big thank you to Matagordenses Unidos En Exterior for hosting such a delightful community celebration at Franklin Park this weekend. It was a pleasure to enjoy the beautiful summer day with Boston’s Dominican community.