The State Department of Public Utilities has approved the new Eversource Basic Service rates, effective February 1. The new Eversource rates are: Residential – 15.629 ¢/kWh Small business – 15.030 ¢/kWh Large business – 17.893 ¢/kWh By contrast, the Newton … Read More
Sunday January 4, 11am. Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut St., Newton). Join Massachusetts Senator Cindy Creem for a conversation on safeguarding our civil rights, protecting the environment, and defending Massachusetts values from outside interference. This event is sponsored … Read More
Saturday, December 13, 9:30-11am. Follen Church (755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington) and Online. Senator Mike Barrett and Oleander Stone of the Office of Climate Equity and Environmental Justice will update us on state legislature efforts regarding climate change. Join us to … Read More
Tuesday, December 16, 7pm. Online. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently proposed a plan that would allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever. During a meeting with its Board of Directors, MWRA officials … Read More
Recycle Smart (MassDEP) offers information on the how’s and why’s of the recycling process including what can be recycled curbside. It is very important that we place only accepted items into the recycling carts. Adding banned items “contaminates” the processed … Read More
State-level incentives will remain after this year, but time is limited to take advantage of the Federal incentives. Most of these upgrades require completed installations by December 31, 2025, so make a plan today so you don’t miss out on … Read More
You Made a Difference! Thanks to Green Newton members and our partners across the state, House leadership has paused action on a sweeping energy bill that would have weakened Massachusetts’ 2030 climate mandate. The Commonwealth Beacon reported that the House … Read More
Take Action Today H.4744 would weaken Massachusetts’ 2030 climate law and cut funding for Mass Save, the program that helps thousands of residents—from renters to homeowners—save money and energy. Please take a moment today to contact your legislators. Why Now … Read More
The City Council is deciding whether to adopt the Newton Walk, Roll, and Bike Network Plan—Newton’s first comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network master plan. This plan will make our streets safer and more accessible for everyone who walks, rolls, rides, … Read More
The deadline for submitting comments on the City of Newton’s updated draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) is November 13. Review Newton’s draft Climate Action Plan 2.0. See the presentation slides for the draft Climate Action Plan 2.0. Building on the … Read More
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