On February 9, Alan Gordon of the Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission presented the next iteration of Newton’s sustainable packaging ordinance aims to expand this list to include more single use items by 1) replacing items that cannot be recycled … Read More
Newton sports fields are an investment in our quality of life, the sustainability of our community, and the healthy development of our children. Why spoil it by spending $3,240,000 on two artificial turf fields at Newton South? On February 16 … Read More
At the next Newton Public Facilities Committee meeting on February 8 (agenda), city councilors will present a resolution supporting the creation of a city-wide plan to equitably achieve efficiencies, reduce emissions and risks of gas infrastructure and expediting electrification. Resolution … Read More
Wednesday, February 8 from 5-6 pm. Online. Almost all elements of the upcoming March 14 proposal for an operational override affect transportation, streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, student and senior travel, parks, sustainability and climate, and street trees. Join Bike Newton … Read More
Thursday, February 9 from 12-1pm. Online. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts. Join this webinar to learn the latest on: … Read More
Thursday, February 9 from 7:30 -9:00pm. Online. Join the Newton chapter of Mothers Out Front as Lisa Cunningham from MOF Brookline and ZeroCarbonMa talk about their Brookline Climate Empowerment Plan and the success that they have had.
Wednesday, February 1 at 7-8:30pm. Online. Scary headlines about the decline of the natural world that serves as our life support have spurred people across the country to take action by planting natives to help reverse this trend. No plant … Read More
Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm. Online. Two area farms, Gaining Ground in Concord and The Good Food Farm in Ashby, have embarked on an experiment in “no-till agriculture” designed to build healthier soil with better water and carbon retention. As … Read More
Show your New England spirit by walking, biking, rolling, or taking the bus in the winter! Join students across Massachusetts in celebrating Winter Walk, Ride & Roll Day on February 1. Newton families, please do your part by keeping your … Read More
Thursday, January 26 at 1pm. Online. During the webinar there will be a walkthrough of all the new tax credits available. There will also be a panel of experts to answer your questions in breakout groups about how to go … Read More
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