We hope you had a chance to visit the [email protected] Fair on Sunday. It could not have been better fall weather, with a steady stream of visitors walking through the exhibit area all day. Many volunteers from community organizations and … Read More
Maybe you’ve been thinking about induction cooking, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Now you can borrow an induction cooktop from the Newton Free Library, just like you’d borrow a book. The library’s package includes an induction cooktop, … Read More
Green Newton stands with organizations here in Newton and across the country in reaffirming that Black Lives Matter. We are outraged, like so many others, by the recurrent murders of Black people by the police and vigilantes in our country … Read More
In February, Green Newton invited Newton high school students to write essays on the theme “Students Taking Climate Action” and they were asked to submit them to Green Newton by the end of Earth Week. We saw this as an … Read More
While the climate crisis is a no joking matter, we can all use a little humor to keep our spirits up. As a lighthearted activity to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, Green Newton is proposing … Read More
The Boston Globe recently covered the November 19 open meeting of Green Newton where about 80 people from the Newton community came together to discuss how they can take action against the looming climate crisis. You can read the article … Read More
We had another great Farmers Market season this year with lots of cool activities at our booth including caterpillars and butterflies—real and origami. Toddlers loved the stuffed vegetable toys and polar bears. New this year: Solar Wild Boar races in … Read More
The following are landscapers who: understand and abide by Newton’s New Leaf Blower Ordinance (implemented 1/17/17) work in Newton will rake if asked, and, occasionally use electric or, in some cases, gas-powered leaf blowers are stewards of the earth Lawn … Read More
Since 2004, Green Newton has been awarding the Annual Green Newton Environmental Awards to individuals, community groups, and local businesses in recognition of their work in striving for a better environment. We thank each recipient for their dogged commitment to … Read More
Individual: Andy Gluck Local Organization: The Newton Citizens Commission on Energy City Department: Newton’s Public Buildings Department and Design Review Committee Green Newton Special Appreciation Award: Ira Krepchin Green Newton presented the 2019 Green Newton Environmental Leadership awards on … Read More
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A @FirstStreetFdn report found that in Massachusetts, the #ClimateCrisis puts 162K homes, 12K miles of roads, and nearly 2,500 critical buildings like hospitals and power stations at risk of flooding.
It's time to invest in #resilience and #adaptation! https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/17/metro/flooding-could-shut-down-logan-airport-hospitals-other-critical-infrastructure-mass-risk-is-only-growing-report-says/