Bees are critical for pollinating the entire ecosystem including the food we eat. On Wednesday, October 13 from 7-8:30pm, learn in this online presentation which bees are at serious risk, why, and how we can help those in our surrounding … Read More
Category Archives: Urban Development
Newton North High School senior and scout in Newton Troop 205, Zac Lobel, is working on an Eagle Project for the City of Newton, Urban Forestry Department. He is interested in increasing awareness of the importance of, and ecological benefits … Read More
This is the last week to contribute to the first phase of engagement for Zoning Redesign’s focus on village centers. What values do you think should guide village center zoning updates? How do you experience Newton’s village centers and what … Read More
On Saturday, October 2 from 2-4pm, take a ‘Green Walk’ in the Melrose section of Auburndale. (Rain date is Sunday, October 3 from 2-4pm.) Come for a casual stroll around the neighborhood and learn more about reducing your carbon emission … Read More
Green Newton Youth Leadership Team’s 4C Tree Project has been a success thanks to you and so many others. And of course, it’s not over: with the generous donations you have contributed during the campaign, we are preparing to plant … Read More
As part of the Zoning Redesign effort, the City of Newton has been asking residents to give input into how they imagine the future of their village centers. See the comments and polls that have been contributed through the online … Read More
Once again, black swallow-wort vines have started to grow all over Newton and are getting big enough to climb up fences and other plants. We need your help to remove them! The photo on the left shows how the plants … Read More
Green Newton supports vibrant village centers that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing nearby shopping and restaurants; facilitating mass transit, walking and bicycling; and offering a variety of housing options, including smaller, energy efficient homes and affordable housing. Whether you … Read More
In an effort to learn more about Newton community members’ experiences of and visions for their village centers, the City of Newton is holding a virtual Community Engagement Information Session on Thursday, May 20 from 6-7pm. The feedback from this session … Read More
The Video of the May 11 presentation of ‘Green Construction and Home Renovation in Newton’ is now available. Topics covered in the presentation included: Green Newton’s four principles for sustainable construction Advocacy with developers and their buy-in The impact of … 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/