On June 4 at 7pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St, Newton), residents will have an opportunity to hear from Newton’s legislative delegation about the current status of environmental issues on Beacon Hill. Massachusetts State Senator Cynthia … Read More
Category Archives: Transportation
On June 11 from 6-7:30pm, take a ride with Bike Newton on a loop from the Newton Free Library via Parker St., Dedham St. and Nahanton St. to the Newton Community Farm (just a ride-by) and then through Nahanton Park … Read More
Newton joins the Porchfest movement this year, and on June 2 from 11:30am-4pm we will tour the porches of Auburndale and take in some of the great music! Meet in front of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton) at … Read More
In the Green Lifestyles course, participants will learn how to reduce their use of energy (at home and in transportation), water, waste and toxins, and be a more eco-friendly consumer. They will also discover new strategies for cutting their energy … Read More
As part of a commitment to address our region’s transportation needs, join the Newton Needham Regional Chamber on Friday, March 9 from 8:30-10am to hear about two significant changes to the ways people are — or will be — moving throughout our … Read More
Have you been wondering about electric cars, and if they’re really all they’re cracked up to be? Wonder no more. Check out our two minute video on the most common questions we hear: And yes, the stars of this feature … Read More
Idling is wasteful—burning up to a quarter to a half gallon of fuel per hour—and in Massachusetts it is illegal for drivers to unnecessarily run the engine of a motor vehicle (while stopped) for more than five minutes. The goal of … Read More
The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber is assisting the 128 Business Council on an initiative to improve transportation improvements directly benefiting Newton and Needham residents, businesses, employees and customers. As a first step, we need a thorough understanding of how drivers, riders, bikers, … Read More
Green Newton recently asked Newton City Council candidates to answer a set of 15 questions on environmental issues as they relate not only to the day to day operations and decision-making of Newton’s municipal government, but as the components of … Read More
On Wednesday, September 27, the City launched a Zoning Redesign event series with “Think Globally, Act Locally: Zoning for a Sustainable Newton”. The planning team presented proposals for a stormwater ordinance, green building design and renewable energy/energy efficiency, among other … Read More
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