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Category Archives: Voice Yourself

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

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

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 2 new members and would like to invite interested … 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