Newton’s City Council Public Facilities Committee will continue a public hearing on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30pm regarding a petition from National Grid to install approximately $15,000,000 of new gas pipes in Newton streets. Please show up, observe, and take … Read More
The City of Newton passed an ordinance earlier this year that aims to reduce single use plastic packaging, particularly from restaurants. Newton restaurants must comply with the following: All dishware/containers (larger than 4 oz) must be reusable, compostable, or recyclable … Read More
Green Newton is starting a Newton on Tap campaign to encourage the use of reusable water bottles and tap water. (Did you know Newton has great tap water?) To help residents locate water stations where they can fill their bottles, … Read More
Since 2022, the United Nations has been negotiating an international treaty on plastic pollution. It’s a big deal. And in just a few weeks, the fifth and final round of negotiations are set to conclude at INC-5 (Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee) … Read More
Please note, that the discussion of the National Grid Grants of Location will no longer be discussed at tonight’s Public Facilities Meeting. That discussion has been rescheduled for December 4th. Gas is not safe, not clean, not green. The Massachusetts … Read More
Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More
Friday, October 25 from 5-8pm. Studio HPDC (151R Adams St., Auburndale). Goals to increase the number of highly energy efficient homes can only be met by knowledgeable industry professionals to build those homes. The Studio for High Performance Design and … Read More
Tuesday, October 22 6-8pm. Wellesley Public Library (530 Washington St., Wellesley). MassDOT is engaging in an outreach process to both teach the public about the building, deployment, and operation of charging stations and provide opportunities for Massachusetts residents to ask … Read More
Negotiations have resumed on the climate bill! According to the Commonwealth Beacon, “The resumption of the discussions follows intense pressure from climate activists and environmental groups who want to see the Legislature pass a more comprehensive bill than what Healey … Read More
The Village Bank and the City of Newton are trying to give away microgrant money! The microgrant program supports local projects designed to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and still has funds available. The Village Bank and … Read More
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