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Equitable Emissions Investment Fund Information Session

Join the BERDO team to learn more about the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund 2026 application cycle.

April 15, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Diana Vasquez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-15T10:00:00 - 2026-04-15T11:00:00

The Equitable Emissions Investment Fund is designed for projects aimed at reducing building emissions. For the 2026 application cycle, the Review Board has allocated up to $600,000, with a preference to grant multiple awards of up to $200,000.

Agenda
  • Short overview of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund and the 2026 application cycle
  • Questions and Answers

Register for this event

For more information please visit the Fund Website.

Notice of Accommodation: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at BerdoReviewBoard@boston.gov or at 617-635-1732.

April 15, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Diana Vasquez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-15T10:00:00 - 2026-04-15T11:00:00

Equitable Emissions Investment Fund Information Session

Join the BERDO team to learn more about the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund 2026 application cycle.

May 6, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Diana Vasquez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T10:00:00 - 2026-05-06T11:00:00

The Equitable Emissions Investment Fund is designed for projects aimed at reducing building emissions. For the 2026 application cycle, the Review Board has allocated up to $600,000, with a preference to grant multiple awards of up to $200,000.

Agenda
  • Overview of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund and the 2026 application cycle.
  • Questions and Answers

Register for this event

For more information, please visit the Fund Website.

Notice of Accommodation: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at BerdoReviewBoard@boston.gov or at 617-635-1732.

May 6, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Diana Vasquez
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T10:00:00 - 2026-05-06T11:00:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL West End Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

May 2, 2026
  • 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    25 Parmenter St
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:30:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library to host one of these events. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Volunteer

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

 

May 2, 2026
  • 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Boston Public Library - West End Branch
    25 Parmenter St
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Allon Dubler
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
    Environment and green living
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date

Event Date2026-05-02T11:30:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

IN-PERSON NEPA Scoping Meeting for General Public

Join us for an IN-PERSON introduction to the Army Corps (USACE) Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) federal permitting process.

March 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor Public Meeting Room
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-25T18:00:00 - 2026-03-25T19:30:00

This presentation is an introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) part of the USACE Boston CSRM process. This meeting is for all coastal neighborhoods including Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, and Downtown/North End/Wharf District. THIS MEETING IS NOW IN-PERSON ONLY. A VIRTUAL OPTION WILL BE OFFERED 3/26/2026. This meeting will cover the same information as the VIRTUAL NEPA Scoping Meeting for General Public held on 3/26/2026.

 You can expect to:

  • Learn what the National Environmental Policy Act is
  • Learn how USACE is assessing environmental, cultural, and historical impacts of their projects
  • Learn when important information will be available in 2026 
  • Learn how to provide feedback in writing for this phase

This meeting focuses on the NEPA process. We will NOT share any updates on the alignment selection or graphic updates.  See the March 2026 update on our website for more details on future meetings.

March 25, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor Public Meeting Room
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Kate Roosa
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-25T18:00:00 - 2026-03-25T19:30:00

JFK Elementary Geothermal Project Public Meeting

Renew Boston Trust is a program that invests in energy conservation upgrades for City buildings. The current phase focuses on carbon reduction upgrades in Boston Public Schools.

March 16, 2026
Event Date2026-03-16T18:00:00 - 2026-03-16T19:00:00

The City of Boston will be hosting a public meeting in the JFK Elementary School Auditorium in Jamaica Plain to:

  • Share a summary of Summer 2025 work
  • Address community questions and concerns
  • Review engagement and project plans for Summer 2026.

Learn more about the JFK Geothermal Project here.

March 16, 2026
Event Date2026-03-16T18:00:00 - 2026-03-16T19:00:00

Fixit Clinic: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T11:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, located on the lower level of the Boylston Street building.

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

VOLUNTEER

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn!

These events are family-friendly and open to all.

 

May 30, 2026
Event Date2026-05-30T11:00:00 - 2026-05-30T14:00:00

Fixit Clinic Junior: BPL Central Branch

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.

April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.

The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square to host one of these events in the Children's Library, located on the second floor of the Boylston Street building. This special Fixit Clinic Junior is for children ages 6-12 years old!

REGISTER YOUR ITEM

Volunteer

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A desire to explore and learn together!

 

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April 25, 2026
Event Date2026-04-25T14:00:00 - 2026-04-25T16:00:00

Joslin Park Community Briefing

Please join us for a virtual community briefing to hear updates about improvements to Joslin Park, at the intersection of Joslin Place and Brookline Avenue. 

March 3, 2026
Event Date2026-03-03T18:00:00 - 2026-03-03T19:30:00
March 3, 2026
Event Date2026-03-03T18:00:00 - 2026-03-03T19:30:00

Fixit Clinic: Boston Building Resources

Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer Fixit coaches.

March 21, 2026
Event Date2026-03-21T11:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with Boston Building Resources to host one of these events.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item

  • Useful tools and parts, if you have them

  • A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful

  • A desire to learn and share your knowledge!

These events are family-friendly and open to all. Interested in becoming a Fixit Coach yourself? Come lend a hand.

 

March 21, 2026
Event Date2026-03-21T11:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

Franklin Park Capital Project Fair

 Join us at the Franklin Park Capital Project Fair Thursday, March 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse to learn about the latest investments and improvements happening throughout Franklin Park.  

March 19, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-19T18:00:00 - 2026-03-19T20:00:00

This community event is an opportunity to hear directly from City staff, ask questions, and connect one-on-one with the teams leading key projects in the park.

The evening will begin with a brief presentation, followed by tabling sessions where attendees can speak with representatives from Boston Parks & Recreation’s Design and Construction and Urban Wilds Crew, as well as the Planning Department.

Project updates will include:

Come learn how these projects are shaping the future of Franklin Park and share your questions and feedback with the project teams.

 

March 19, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Environment and green living
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-19T18:00:00 - 2026-03-19T20:00:00
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