Carvell Curry, a 62 ~ Boston City Council has adopted a resolution in honor of Carvell Curry, a 62-year-old man who tragically died from exposure to freezing temperatures on December 5, 2025. The resolution, offered by Councilor Culpepper and co-sponsored by Councilors Durkan and Flynn, recognizes Curry's avoidable death and urges the City of Boston and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to adopt compassionate cold-weather emergency shelter policies.

Curry had experienced homelessness in Boston for over a decade and his passing brought deep sadness to those who knew him, including outreach workers, service providers, and community members. He was known for his warmth, generosity, and strong community connections.

According to the resolution, Curry's preventable death highlights gaps in the cold-weather response of both the MBTA and the City of Boston for unhoused individuals. It emphasizes that extreme cold is a life-threatening hazard for people experiencing homelessness and calls for proactive, humane, and flexible shelter responses that prioritize safety and dignity.

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The measure also calls for City-owned and City-controlled properties to be made available as safe spaces during declared cold-weather emergencies. This would ensure that no person is forced to remain exposed to sub-freezing conditions due to rigid access policies.

In addition, the resolution states that the MBTA has a responsibility as a steward of public transit infrastructure and property such as South Station to ensure that its practices are compassionate and coordinated with city emergency responses during life-threatening cold weather. It also notes the need for clear protocols between the City, MBTA, property managers, and homeless service providers to allow access exceptions during weather emergencies in order to protect human life.

The Council recognizes and mourns Curry's death while extending condolences to those who knew him. They are calling upon the City of Boston and the MBTA to adopt clear, compassionate cold-weather emergency policies in order to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

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