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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 19h

Want to learn more about the BERDO ordinance? Registration is now open for BERDO Fest, a free event hosted by @boston.gov to connect BERDO building owners and property managers with professionals working toward carbon neutrality.

📆: 10/23/2025, 12-6 PM

Visit Boston.gov/berdo-fest/ to register.

BERDO Fest

BERDO Fest will serve as a central hub for BERDO building owners and property managers to meet and build connections with experts and professionals across the building decarbonization ecosystem. Parti...

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 19h

We're proud to be a finalist for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards! @boston.gov's Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance is a global blueprint for local #climateaction ahead of #COP30.

📰: www.bloomberg.org/press/bloomb...

LOCAL LEADERS AWARDS

Celebrating the most daring, impactful, and people-centered climate breakthroughs lead by cities, states, and regions.

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 1d

Today!! Join Chief Brian Swett and Director of Climate Resilience, Chris Osgood, on a walking tour of deployable flood barriers from 12 - 12:30pm. Meet at the Aquarium T Stop at 12pm. @alert.boston.gov @boston.gov

Learn more: boston.gov/calendar/deployables-day

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 1d

YOU'RE INVITED! Join us for a ribbon cutting and community celebration on 10/24 for the reopening of the Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to all.

Visit boston.gov/mattahunt for more details.
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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 3d

Deployables Day is happening this Thursday, October 9th! Join us on a Downtown walking tour of deployable flood barriers and learn ways to stay safe during a flood. boston.gov/calendar/deployables-day

@alert.boston.gov

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 8d

Reduce waste and save money by repairing your broken household items instead of tossing them. Free Fixit Clinic happening this Saturday, 10/4, from 11 - 2pm at Boston Building Resources! boston.gov/calendar/fixit-clinic-boston-building-resources-0 @bostonbuilding.bsky.social #zerowaste

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 9d

TONIGHT! Learn more about flood mitigation plans for East Boston at a virtual update meeting from 6 - 8pm.

USACE Boston Storm Study: East Boston Update - Virtual

This is the third neighborhood webinar in a series of five scheduled for this summer. This webinar will focus on the study progress in East Boston. Participants can expect to receive: an introduction ...

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 14d

Starting in December, Boston residents enrolled in the city’s Community Choice Electricity program should expect to see lower rates for the next two years! @baystatebanner.bsky.social

Boston announces new rates in Community Choice Electricity program – The Bay State Banner

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 15d

Curious about flood mitigation plans being considered for East Boston? Join a virtual meeting on 9/30 from 6-8pm. We'll review draft alignments for flood-prone locations including Jefferies Point and Border Street. Register: boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-east-boston-update-virtual

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 15d

We want to hear from you! Feedback for Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan is being accepted through 9/30.

boston.gov/departments/environment/boston-climate-action @boston.gov @mayorwu.boston.gov @parks.boston.gov @green-infrastructure.boston.gov @foodjustice.boston.gov

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 16d

🌱 Join us for a community work day at Franklin Park! Help our Urban Wilds team as we remove invasives, build habitat walls & clean up trash.

📅 Sat, Sept 27 at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Long Crouch Woods, Franklin Park

Register: www.boston.gov/calendar/franklin-park-urban-wilds-community-work-day

Urban wilds team removes knotweed at Franklin Park

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 17d

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 🍁 🎃

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 17d

🌳🐴Join The Boston Park Rangers for FREE nature and history programs happening all season long across the Emerald Necklace!

Discover wildlife, uncover local history, and connect with one of our Mounted Park Rangers.

🍂 boston.gov/park-rangers

Explore the outdoors with the Boston Park Rangers this fall! For future times, dates, and locations call 617-635-7383 or visit boston.gov/park-rangers

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 18d

Tomorrow's Climate Action Plan Community Session is geared towards small business owners, managers & employees. Come share your ideas, experiences and feedback. Food will be provided.
boston.gov/calendar/climate-action-plan-small-business-community-session
@boston.gov @equity.boston.gov

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 20d

Did you miss last night's Storm Study Update Meeting for East Boston? Tune in to a virtual session on 9/30 from 6-8pm to learn more about flood mitigation plans being proposed in Eastie. Register here: boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-east-boston-update-virtual

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 22d

Boston is adding new stations to our public bike share network in every neighborhood and we need your help! Join us for an open house this October to learn more about the expansion of @ridebluebikes.bsky.social.

🚲 boston.gov/bike-share-expansion

A row of Bluebikes with text: Boston is expanding our public bike share network

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 23d

"The City of Boston estimates that if all 8,000 of its bus stops featured living roofs, it would amount to about 17 acres of green space — that’s the size of nearly 13 football fields." @washingtonpost.com

How these green bus stops help bees and communities

A green bus stop movement is installing plants on bus shelters, providing habitats for pollinators and countering the urban heat-island effect.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 24d

We’re back with more Garden Contest highlights🪴🏙️This time celebrating our Porch, Balcony, or Container Garden winners!

🥇 Peter Cahn & Donald Hess - Back Bay
🥈 Paul H. Belanger - West End
🥉 Salil Sharma & Chitiz Regmi - South End

🌱 boston.gov/garden-contest

First Place Peter Cahn & Donald Hess - Back Bay

Third Place
Salil Sharma & Chitiz Regmi - South End

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 24d

This fall is full of events and updates! Read our latest newsletter to learn how you can engage with Boston's latest environmental initiatives: link.hello.boston.gov/share/443/2ed469c207e25eead8379416afd6774223f1f694ea285081

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 25d

Tonight!! Young adults aged 21 - 35 are invited to a Climate Action Plan community session at Dorchester Brewing from 6 - 7:30p.m. Food will be provided. Register here: boston.gov/calendar/climate-action-plan-young-adult-community-session

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 28d

Have you registered for BERDO Fest? Don't miss the City of Boston's inaugural decarbonization event on Thursday, October 23 from 12 - 6pm. Expect panel presentations, exhibitor booths, networking and more! There is no cost to attend. Capacity is limited. Register: boston.gov/berdo-fest

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Boston Emergency Management @alert.boston.gov · 29d

Come out and learn life saving skills with EMS and Boston CERT this Saturday for our first of two Ready Boston Field Day events ! For more information visit Boston.gov/fieldday ! #ReadyBoston

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 29d

Young adults in Boston! We want to hear your ideas, experiences and priorities. Join our first Climate Action Plan session on Monday, 9/15 at Dorchester Brewing! This session is intended for ages 21 - 35. Food will be provided.

Register: buff.ly/T0Sl2kR

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · Sep 10

Our summer intern designed a coloring and activity book to teach kids about threats and solutions to combat heat, mitigate flooding, and prepare for our changing climate! Download it here: buff.ly/rsGPrir

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · Sep 9

Today is Preliminary Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot.
Check your polling location at voteinma.com

Graphic with text: Election Reminder, Preliminary Municipal Election, Tuesday, September 9 2025

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