Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks on April 21, 2026

The Boston City Council Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks held a virtual meeting on April 21, 2026, to discuss several agenda items including the confirmation of Samira Amadi to the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Review Board and budget appropriations related to cemetery infrastructure and a community grant. The council approved the appointment of Ms. Amadi, an energy and sustainability consultant, to the BERDO board. They also reviewed a request for $200,000 from the City of Boston Cemetery Trust Fund to engage a licensed professional for future burial planning and to improve infrastructure such as fencing and landscaping at three active cemeteries. Additionally, the council considered a $375,000 grant from the Boston Red Sox Arts and Parks Program, part of an ongoing eight-year agreement, to support community projects in the Fenway neighborhood. The meeting included discussions on the importance of these funds for community beautification, sustainability, and public access, with councilors expressing support for the initiatives and the appointee's expertise.