In September 2021, the photographer Mike Ritter spent his afternoons in Dorchester Park on yet another activity that the pandemic had made more difficult: taking photographs in a public space to, in this case, study relationships, whether familial, romantic, or friendly, as part of a project he called “Get Close.” Ritter, a Dorchester resident, originally envisioned the
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BOSTON - Tuesday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the completion of the first phase of Renew Boston Trust, the City of Boston s initiative to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for municipal buildings. The first phase of the $45 million investment spans 14 City-owned buildings, including libraries, community centers, police and fire stations, and helps reduce energy use, save money, and reduce city-emitted greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
This work marks continued commitment by the City of Boston to lead by example and implement strategies outlined in the 2019 Climate Action Plan update to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050.