Thursday, January 8, 6:30-8pm. Watertown Free Public Library (123 Main St, Watertown). Come for a free premiere screening at the Watertown Free Public Library of the new short documentary, Reconnecting Rivers. Produced by Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Turnaround … Read More
Studio HPDC is expanding its programming to support students and instructors in the high-performance sector and are seeking a program manager for their vocational school portfolio. The program manager will have day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of the Studio HPDC … Read More
Many types of wrapping paper are not recyclable—anything glittery, sparkly, etc., will not be accepted by your recycling program. The good thing is that store-bought wrapping paper is not a necessity. This year, look around your home for alternatives. Here … Read More
Are you interested in reducing waste in Newton? Or promoting composting? Would you like a voice in what happens in the city? The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission (SMMC) is seeking two new members and would like to invite interested … Read More
Tuesday, December 9, 6-8pm (Presentation begins at 6:30pm). Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). We’re bringing together neighbors, local experts, and clean energy enthusiasts for an evening of great food, great company, and great ideas! Join us … Read More
The vegan bowl take out service Hungry Ninja was established two years ago when Newton resident and company founder Yoko Bryden decided to transform her lifelong passion for food into a local small business. Yoko spent 15 years in the … Read More
Climate change and its effects can be felt all across the world today. Rising global temperatures, a rise in heat wave frequency, intensified wildfires, and an increase in severe weather events are all examples of the impact that climate change … Read More
Thursday, December 11, 9am. Online. Can we replace older housing with denser, transit oriented, and all-electric housing development? Can we limit embodied carbon impacts of new construction by building less and reusing more? How long is a reasonable carbon payback … Read More
Saturday, December 13, 9:30-11am. Follen Church (755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington) and Online. Senator Mike Barrett and Oleander Stone of the Office of Climate Equity and Environmental Justice will update us on state legislature efforts regarding climate change. Join us to … Read More
Tuesday, December 16, 7pm. Online. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently proposed a plan that would allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever. During a meeting with its Board of Directors, MWRA officials … Read More
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