Please contact state legislators to advocate for the support of Electric New Buildings Statewide: An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings (H.3183 / S.2115). See the summary sheet. Sponsor: Representatives Khan and Livingstone, … Read More
Mothers Out Front Massachusetts and members of several other environmental groups recently testified in writing and in person at the building decarbonization hearings at the State House. Thanks to your voices supporting the Clean Heat Standard bill last week, there are … Read More
Thursday, July 11:30am-2:30pm. Allen Center (35 Webster St., West Newton). Take a break this Thursday and come support our sustainability focused women-owned businesses at the Summer Pop-Up Series organized by All Over Newton. Enjoy lunch and do a little shopping: … Read More
Green Newton supports transitioning to clean heat for homes, schools, and other buildings. Some of the work to make that a reality is happening at the Massachusetts State House this summer. In July, there will be two legislative hearings at … Read More
Plastic Free July is an annual event that began in Western Australia in 2011 and has spread across the globe. It aims to raise awareness of the amount of plastic in our lives by encouraging people to reduce their reliance … Read More
Plastic pollution has increased over the last 30 years and now presents as a global problem that requires collective action to solve. Plastic has become so abundant it is constantly all around us — in our homes, schools, workplaces, and … Read More
Today, the Massachusetts State House Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy (TUE) were holding hearings on two important bills that will influence the state’s solid waste policy. We need you to send in written testimony in support of the … Read More
Newton’s Planning and Development Department recently released its Village Center Zoning Redesign Plan Version 2.0 with details of how it meets the requirements of the MBTA Communities Law. Under the plan, building heights would be set at a maximum of … Read More
Kathy Pillsbury and Jay Walter gave an excellent presentation on “The Impact of Newton’s Zoning and the MBTA Communities Law on Climate Change” at Green Newton’s June 13 forum. Their presentation focused on the positive climate impact of the zoning … Read More
Thursday, June 8, 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Countryside School (191 Dedham St., Newton Highlands). The Countryside Green Team is hosting School Connections for the final meeting of the school year. We will meet at the raised garden bed to the … Read More
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