With daylight getting shorter and more bikers riding in the dark, a front white light and a rear red light and reflector on your bicycle are not only a good idea for safety, but they are now required by law. … Read More
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The Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) is a proposed set of zoning regulations, the ground rules for what can get built and where something can get built. It is called an overlay because the current zoning remains in place. A … Read More
As daylight wanes and we head towards winter, it’s time to make sure you ride with bike lights. New for 2023, Massachusetts law now requires both a front white light and a rear red light and reflector at night. It’s … Read More
Tuesday, October 24 from 12-1pm. Online. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements from the Office of Energy … Read More
Bike commuters across the Commonwealth need to start saving their receipts for bike-related purchases because biking in Massachusetts will now put money back in your pocket! MassBike has been supporting bicycle commuter benefits for several years and we’re thrilled to … Read More
Making improvements to your home to get off of fossil fuels also means a home that’s healthy, comfortable, and good for your wallet. Making big changes to your house might seem like a daunting task, but the Newton Green Expo … Read More
Tuesday, September 26 at 7pm. Online and In-Person (City Council Chamber, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton). The City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) will continue the public hearing on the proposed Village Center Overlay District – Version … Read More
Join students from around the world in celebrating International Walk-Ride-Roll Day on Wednesday, October 4 by ditching the car and walking or biking to school (and work). Newton Safe Routes to School and Massachusetts Safe Routes to School are great … Read More
Tuesday, September 12 at 7:15pm. In-person and Online. The City of Newton and Town of Needham are working together to study the future use of the former railroad corridor that historically connected the two communities. The possibility of a shared-use … Read More
The wait is over! Massachusetts just announced three new changes to the state rebate program for electric cars, MOR-EV, that will make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to more people in Massachusetts. All three changes stem from last year’s climate … Read More
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