On March 14, 2022, the League of Women Voters Newton president, Marcia Johnson, spoke with Dr. Halina Brown, Chair of the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy. In this program, Dr. Brown talked about the Commission, the important work it does … Read More
On April 27 from 7:30-9pm, join the Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) Housing Committee for a virtual presentation and discussion on a recently passed Massachusetts law that will make it easier for cities like Newton to change zoning laws … Read More
On Thursday April 21 Newton’s youth leaders were joined by Congressman Jake Auchincloss as they shared their concerns about climate change, and what we can do locally.
On Wednesday, April 20 at 6pm, join environmental activist Dan Ruben for “Weather Report: Biden and Climate Change,” as he offers his insight into the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Framework and its impact on climate change. The presentation will … Read More
Mature trees sequester substantial amounts of carbon, something that saplings cannot accomplish for decades. So every loss of a mature tree contributes to the climate crisis. Moreover, the loss of even a single tree impacts air quality, heat levels, and … Read More
What do environment-saving homes of the future look like? What technologies and designs should we be utilizing to reduce or even eliminate our homes’ carbon footprints? And how do we get our cities and towns to work toward that future? … Read More
Attorneys from the Suffolk School of Law Housing Discrimination Testing Program will examine the history of the real estate industry and government’s roles in racial discrimination, current roles in housing discrimination, and ways to mitigate implicit biases to ensure that … Read More
Join Climate Reality Metro Boston on Wednesday, April 13 from 7-8pm for a virtual screening of the 14-minute film “Forests and the Trees: The Climate Solutions in Your Own Backyard,” followed by a panel discussion. The film is a part … Read More
Toxic chemicals known as PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are turning up in drinking water systems across Massachusetts. Also known as “forever chemicals” because they do not degrade, they are also in hundreds of consumer products. What exactly are they? … Read More
With more electric vehicles (EV) on the market now than ever before, 2022 might be the year to make the switch to an electric car. EV purchases in Newton shot up to 17% in the latter part of 2021. With … Read More
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