Join Green Newton on Monday, May 21 at 7pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton) for the ‘2018 Green Submarine Tour de Newton! & Leadership Awards’. Produced and hosted by Students for a … Read More
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On Wednesday, April 18 at 7pm at Newton City Hall in Room 211/Chamber, please come and show your support for a proposed ban of disposable polystyrene food containers in Newton. These are the ‘Styrofoam’ takeout containers, cups, plates, etc. which are hazardous to our … Read More
The name Marjory Stoneman Douglas has now become forever associated with the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., last week. Who was Marjory Stoneman Douglas? She graduated from Wellesley College and became a crusading journalist, author, women’s suffrage advocate, and notably–a conservationist. She was … Read More
Last year, we expanded our garden at the Peirce elementary school from one to three raised beds, allowing each fifth-grade class to plant, tend, and harvest their own salad garden. In mid-June, we celebrated our success with a salad lunch … Read More
Andy Gluck, Special Ed Aide and Green Team Captain at Underwood Elementary School in Newton, talks about some of the ways students recycle and compost at Underwood: 1. PAPER – Goes in the classroom green buckets. If you can tear … Read More
Do you need your leaves raked and want to support a great student activity in the process? Hire the Newton North Science Team! The Science Team is a competitive academic club that participates in a variety of science, engineering, and … Read More
Although it occurred over three years ago, the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan still remains relevant to this day. It was what prompted the Department of Public Works to increase testing water for lead beyond the state mandate, and over the … Read More
The Newton Community Farm seeks a Director of Education (DoE) to manage all aspects of Youth, Family, and Adult Education and Engagement. The DoE will develop and implement innovative curricula and programming to engage people of all ages in our … Read More
Most public schools provide students with the textbooks that they need. However, at the college level, printed textbooks are purchased, and can cost up to several hundred dollars each. If you or your child is a college student, you … Read More
Andre Leroux presented the case for sustainable development, both globally and locally. Green Newton board member, Jim Purdy, helped to set the context as it relates to Newton. The program addressed: Current development projects in Newton Why smart growth is … Read More
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