The City of Boston’s Environment Department and Marcus Errico Emmer & Brooks, P.C. invite you to attend a webinar dedicated to condominium (condo) associations subject to Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO).

BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. While BERDO covers all types of buildings, the condominium ownership structure is unique and creates distinctive challenges when complying with BERDO. 

This event will: 

• Provide an overview of BERDO compliance obligations for condo associations and 
• Share  best practices to help  condo associations, property managers, and unit owners comply with BERDO emissions standards and understand who is responsible for building improvements and costs.

At this event, the Environment Department will also announce the release of the new BERDO Compliance Handbook for Condo Associations.

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

Please register to attenD HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

This fair will have climate justice related activities and games and hands-on demos, like apple cider pressing and pickling. Enjoy food from Fresh Food Generation, music by Tjovi Ginen and fresh produce sold from local urban farms. Submit your most impressive harvests to our urban vegetable competition and win a prize! Fun and learning for all ages. Free & Welcome to all.

Hosted by a coalition of organizations including: Mothers out Front, Save the Harbor Save the Bay, The Food Project, Bowdoin St Health Center, Resonant Energy, Grow Boston, Extinction Rebellion, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp, ABCD, Dorchester Food Coop, Agriculture Hall, Boston Area Beekeepers, and more. 

Harvest Competition Details:

Please bring your submissions by 10:30 a.m.

Bring produce from community gardens, urban home gardens, and urban farms to the fair this fall! Win prizes in each category listed below.

• Preserved Foods (canned, fermented and pickled foods)
• Fruits and Berries
• Flowers and Herbs (bouquet)
• Honey
• Oddly Shaped Vegetable
• General Produce

• Junior Category

Registration Page: Urban Agriculture & Climate Fair - The Trustees of Reservations

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/CukekH5Z5mEFykYW/

Acceptable items include:

• clothing and fabric
• computers and phones
• toys and wooden items
• kitchen equipment
• small electrical devices
• jewelry, and
• more!

To volunteer as a fixer, sign up here. 

The City of Boston hosts Fix-It Clinics at several branch locations of the Boston Public Library. A Fix-It Clinic is a free event where Boston residents can bring their broken household items for repair. Our volunteers are patient and knowledgeable, so in addition to saving old objects from the trash you might even learn some new handy skills (or if you prefer to sit back and watch the masters work, that's OK too)!

Acceptable items include:

• clothing and fabric
• computers and phones
• toys and wooden items
• kitchen equipment
• small electrical devices
• jewelry, and
• much more!

To volunteer as a fixer, sign up here. 

We need your input to help guide the plan for the JFK/UMass Station Area! We're looking forward to speaking with you again after our first outreach period in 2023. Since the last open house, we have been developing improvement ideas to address challenges and opportunities identified by the community and working with City and MBTA departments to refine ideas into draft recommendations to achieve the vision for the JFK/UMass Station Area.

We are now asking for community feedback on draft recommendations for the project area!

Community members can visit the interactive stations at their own pace to learn more about the plan and to share their thoughts on the proposed short-term, mid-term, and long-term visions for the station area.

We look forward to speaking with you about your vision for the future of the JFK/UMass Station Area. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, and Cape Verdean Creole.

This meeting is being held virtually. 

Join this meeting via Zoom

1. Eversource Presentation on Grid Modernization Planning
2. Discussion on Successes and Challenges Members Experience related to BERDO Reporting or Compliance
3. Public Comment Period
4. Review of Next Steps

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

Climate Tech on the Plaza is a unique opportunity for forward-thinking companies to present their cutting-edge technologies aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change, outside on City Hall Plaza. This event will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers to come together, exchange ideas, and explore partnerships (and cool gadgets!) that can drive real-world impact.

• Visibility: Gain exposure for your climate tech solutions in front of the public—everyone is invited—including industry experts, investors, potential collaborators, tourists, and residents of all ages.
• Networking: Connect with fellow innovators, investors, and key stakeholders who share your commitment to sustainability. Featured companies include Schneider Electric, EnergySage, AlphaStruxure, and Uplight.

If you're interested in showcasing your climate tech innovation at the Climate Tech on the Plaza, please submit your application by Wednesday, July 10. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their technology through live demonstrations, pitches, or poster sessions. For inquiries and applications, please contact shanice.wallace@boston.gov.