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Jul 12, 2013

Have a say in your community, attend a public meeting! Dorchester Urban Agriculture Rezoning Meeting 
Monday, July 15, 2013, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Great Hall, 6 Norfolk Street, Dorchester
  Through an open public process with the Mayor's Urban Agriculture Working Group, the BRA has drafted a new section of the Zoning Code, Article 89, to address the growing interest in Urban Agriculture. To create clear guidance, we will be discussing these key elements: commercial ground level and rooftop farms, farm composting, farmer's markets and farm stands, farm soil safety, aquaculture, hydroponics, and aquaponics, and conditions for the backyard keeping of hens and bees.   BRA/EDIC Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
One City Hall Square, 9th floor, Room 900
Monthly meeting of the BRA Board.  Agenda here.   Hyde Park/Mattapan Urban Ag Rezoning Meeting 
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Municipal Building Auditorium, 1179 River Street, Hyde Park
  Through an open public process with the Mayor's Urban Agriculture Working Group, the BRA has drafted a new section of the Zoning Code, Article 89, to address the growing interest in Urban Agriculture. To create clear guidance, we will be discussing these key elements: commercial ground level and rooftop farms, farm composting, farmer's markets and farm stands, farm soil safety, aquaculture, hydroponics, and aquaponics, and conditions for the backyard keeping of hens and bees.

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