Bike Newton aims to promote bicycling as a viable method of transportation in Newton in the belief that bicycling should be safe and convenient for all. They offer fun group bike tours through the year intended for anyone who would like … Read More
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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
Presentation slides for GN’s March 27 Greening Our Community Series program, Sustainable Development with Andre Leroux, Executive Director of Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance are now available. In the program, Andre Leroux presented the case for sustainable development, both globally and locally. Green Newton … Read More
Alex Norman, a NSHS junior, suffered a very serious bicycle accident in Newton a few months ago. He recently talked with Lois Levin, GN Board Member and Bike Newton founder, on the monthly NewTV show Trailblazers about improving bicycling safety in Newton Click HERE … Read More
Eversource is launching an electric vehicle charging pilot and Eversource customers in eastern Massachusetts may be eligible to purchase a Level 2 charging station at a reduced cost. Call 1-855-463-6438 for more information. Also check out the Eversource’s Plug My Ride website to learn … Read More
Mass Energy has partnered with auto dealers to sell electric vehicles at a discount of up to $9200. If you add in the tax incentives ($7,500 federal, $2,500 state), you can buy a new plug-in car for up to $19,200 … Read More
The federal and Massachusetts state incentives for most electric cars total $10,000. Mass Energy is sponsoring a new limited time program starting November 1 which will add an additional $7,ooo-11,000 discounts for selected dealers and cars – Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus Electric, Chevy Volt … Read More
Last week, the Senate passed S2400, its version of the energy omnibus bill, setting the stage for conference committee negotiations with the House to send a final bill to the governor. Though the House Bill, H4385, was a solid starting … Read More
The following post is a reprint of an editorial by Emily Norton, Chapter Director of the Massachusetts Sierra Club in The Boston Globe on July 8, 2016. If We’re Serious About Climate Goals, LET’S WEAN OFF NATURAL GAS – After praising the Massachusetts … Read More
Last year, Green Newton donated funds to purchase a lighted bus shelter to commemorate its 25 years of environmental activism. The bus shelter has now been installed and is in use! It serves the MBTA route 59 bus-stop at Walnut … Read More
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