Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm. Online. The Newton City Council’s Programs & Services Committee will hold a public comment on the proposed expanded packaging ordinance at their meeting tonight (see agenda). The ordinance proposes to eliminate a broad array of … Read More
The City of Newton is asking for feedback from residents to better inform their implementation-focused Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan through May 8, 2023. The plan will strategically recommend investments over a 5-year timeframe to ensure the walking and biking … Read More
The MBTA released its proposed Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for 2024-28. It does little to address climate change or social justice (charts below on funding for diesel vs electric trains and buses). This year’s Capital Investment Plan (the MBTA’s 5 … Read More
Saturday, April 22 at 1pm. Newton Centre Green. The Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee is sponsoring an Earth Day rally to bring awareness to the urgency of climate change and our need for action. Come individually or with … Read More
Thursday, April 13 from 4:30 – 5:30pm. Online. Want to get involved in greening our schools? Join the next Green Newton School Connections meeting. (See agenda.) Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) is a collaborative group of students, families, educators and community … Read More
The City of Newton and Town of Needham are working together to study the future use of the former railroad corridor that historically connected the two communities. Recreating a connection is a long-term interest and effort. The possibility of a … Read More
Residents have until April 15 to respond to a survey from the Mayor’s office that asks residents about their disposable and reusable water bottle use. The city council is currently considering eliminating the sale of single use plastic water bottles … Read More
Join Mothers Out Front and partner climate justice organizations to get 10,000 signatures urging Governor Healey to Declare No Future for Gas. The environmental justice organization Springfield Climate Justice Coalition (SCJC) initiated this petition drive in hopes of stopping a … Read More
Five of the train cars that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023, were carrying vinyl chloride which is a known human carcinogen. Vinyl chloride is used almost exclusively to make polyvinyl chloride plastic (commonly called PVC) which … Read More
Thursday, March 23 and Sunday, March 26 at 7pm. Online and in-person. The UU Plant-Based Eating Club is hosting a group read of The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet: Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health by Rip Esselstyn. Available … Read More
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