About The Neighborhood This Week

Artists For Humanity teens and alumni are showcased in two events: one this Wednesday, February 11th and the other on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Our South Boston Liaison, Lydia Polaski, is holding an office hour on Friday the 13th plus check out the resource offerings below: 

2/11: Boston in Focus: Capturing a Changing Urban Canvas, a powerful collection of work from AFH teens, alumni artists, and local Boston photographers, each with their own perspective and truth on the changes our city has undergone within the past two decades, opens with an Artist Talk at 5pm followed by a reception at 6pm at Artist For Humanity (AFH), 100 W. 2nd St. 

2/12: Artists of Tomorrow: Self Portraits, created by Artists for Humanity (AFH) teens, opens from 4pm to 6pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70A Sleeper Street. The portraits are honest, imaginative reflections on who they are and who they are becoming. Together, they tell a collective story of emerging identity, possibility, and the vibrant future these young creatives are shaping for themselves and their communities.     

2/13: South Boston Office Hour with our neighborhood liaison, Lydia Polaski, from 10:30am to 11:30am at Elephantine Bakery, 332 Congress Street. Don't let Friday the 13th vibes stop you from joining Lydia to chat or to discuss a City matter you may be wondering about. As an added bonus, pick up a tasty treat at the same time. 

 
Resources (provided by our Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services' South Boston Liaison)

Age Strong's 2026 Cost-Savings Clinics 

Given the rising costs of living, we know it's a struggle to make ends meet. To help, Boston’s Age Strong Commission will host free in-person cost-savings clinics to assist Boston’s older residents (age 55+) to help lower everyday expenses like fuel assistance, home repair, water/sewer discounts, property tax relief, SNAP, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Program and more.

Learn more here. To set up your in-person clinic appointment, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366.

Food Resources

Do you–or does someone you know–need help finding food? Click here

Property Tax Resources here

• Tax Exemptions and Abatements here

• Personal Property Tax Exemption here

• Seniors: File for a Tax Deferral here

• Older Adult Property Tax Workoff Program here

If you have questions about the Residential Exemption or want to know about Personal Exemptions for the blind, disabled veterans, or seniors, please contact the Taxpayer Referral and Assistance Center at 617-635-4287 or email staff at TRACFAXSG@boston.gov.