Green Newton board recently voted to initiate a new solar initiative in our community. The goal is to increase the number of homes with rooftop solar PV systems in Newton and surrounding communities. We have selected two highly qualified suppliers … Read More
Eat fresh, eat local! Newton Community Farm offers the equivalent of 80 weekly shares of produce for pick-up from June to October. Some participants sign up for alternate week shares, with pick-up every other week. Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for … Read More
Green Newton is part of a coalition, called Mass Power Forward, that is calling for bold and historic commitments to clean energy over the coming Massachusetts legislative session. At the same time, we need to make sure that we continue … Read More
Registration is now OPEN for our full range of kids and teen summer programs at the Newton Community Farm, including NEW additions for 2017. Experience the beauty and bounty of Newton Community Farm and give summer a whole new meaning! Dig, … Read More
The “Envi Sci” program is a unique educational outdoor program for around 35 teens that combines wilderness exploration with learning about the natural wonders of our environment. It is a month-long experience geared for students entering grades 7 through 10 in Fall of 2017. Students … Read More
For many years, your options for attic insulation have been limited; either blown in loose fill (fiberglass or cellulose) or fiberglass-based batt insulation. These types are usually installed on the attic floor. There is nothing wrong with these products. … Read More
Ellie Goldberg is a GN Advisory Board Member and founded www.healthy-kids.info, a consulting service promoting health security and educational equity for students with asthma and other chronic health conditions. She comments on the post ‘A Newer Option for Attic Insulation and Ice … Read More
Deb Crossley is a Newton City Councilor and an architect. She comments on today’s post ‘A Newer Option for Attic Insulation and Ice Dam Prevention’ by Craig Forman. Craig’s post was previously published in the January/February 2017 edition of GN’s … Read More
Reader Sally Brickell commented on the post ‘Quick Tips to Save Energy This Winter’ that was published in the 1/10/17 edition of the GN E-newsletter. (Headline photo courtesy of Sally): Dear Green Newton, I have a comment on the following … Read More
We wanted to pass along some energy saving tips for the recent snow storm and every one that follows: Consider using non-toxic de-icing substances like cat litter or sand to help cut down on the hazardous chemicals that seep into … Read More
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