On Thursday, November 4, Newton’s Climate and Sustainability Team of city staff, city councilors and industry professionals, discussed ‘electrification’ as it relates to: new construction and renovations, HVAC, hot water and cooking technology, and Newton’s Home Rule petition and pending … Read More
In 2021, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy (NCCE) prepared an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the City of Newton during the period of 2013-2019, the first such update since 2013. The inventory provides a hard reality check … Read More
Stop by the display cases in the lobby of the Newton Free Library during the month of November to learn about the City of Newton’s Climate Action Plan to reach our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The City is … Read More
The 2021 Swap Shop season will come to a close on October 30. Clear out clutter without adding to the waste stream! Drop off clean, usable items to the Newton Resource Recovery Center for reuse, or come take something you … 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
Is old paint haunting your basement? Bring it to Newton’s first Paint Collection Day at the Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale) on Sunday, October 31 from 9am-1pm. You must have an appointment time to drop off. Appointments can be scheduled by … Read More
A coalition of climate organizations, including Green Newton, 350Mass, Newton, Mothers Out Front Newton, Newton EV Task Force, FUUSN Climate Action Task Force and Bike Newton, asked our city council candidates their views on the climate crisis and how they … Read More
Recycling old clothing, shoes and textiles is easy: make an appointment and set your items out in a plastic bag at the curb on the appointed day. You will even get a reminder email and/or text ahead of your appointment. … 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
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