Now that the Congress has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the action on Capitol Hill turns towards the Build Back Better Act. The billions of investment contained in the infrastructure bill are expected to build momentum to help … Read More
Attend this important online meeting on Thursday, November 4 from 5:30-7pm to consider allowing two-way bike travel on the carriageway. Review the City’s updated proposal to allow two-way bike travel on the Carriageway from Melrose Street to Mt. Alvernia Road. … Read More
By March 2022, the companies that deliver gas to our homes and buildings must submit plans to government regulators to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. This is a key moment for us — utility customers must push … Read More
On Wednesday, October 13 at 6pm join a virtual meeting on the proposed accessibility upgrades at the Auburndale, West Newton, and Newtonville Commuter Rail stations.The project team will begin the meeting with a presentation, followed by time for questions and … Read More
This is the last week to contribute to the first phase of engagement for Zoning Redesign’s focus on village centers. What values do you think should guide village center zoning updates? How do you experience Newton’s village centers and what … Read More
On Monday, September 27 at 5pm, join Mayor Ruthanne Fuller for an online program to honor the legacy of Rachel Carson (1907-1964) and celebrate local climate champions who advocate for carbon emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and conservation of natural resources. … Read More
Newton is considering prohibiting the sale of plastic nip bottles! This would make us the fourth community in Massachusetts to do so, after Chelsea, Wareham and Mashpee. Taking this step would help reduce plastic pollution in our environment, as these … Read More
On Sunday, August 29 from 1-1:45pm EST, the Advanced Studies teaching team of the Florida Barbara Brennan School of Healing Science will lead the Global Initiative Meditation for Prayers for the Earth and pray for the leaders that make decisions … Read More
In an effort to reduce the trash that’s piling up and the amount of waste that’s created in the first place, the Center for Biological Diversity is conducting research to find the best terms to use when talking about waste … Read More
ConnectDER is a company working on a product designed to lower residential EV charger installation costs and time, similar to existing products they offer for residential solar PV installations. As part of the design process, they have been speaking with … Read More
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