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
Category Archives: Urban Development
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
Do you want to show your support for preserving the portion of Webster Woods that was purchased by Boston College (formerly the Temple Mishkan Tefila property)? If so, The Friends of Webster Woods has a sign for you. You can … 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
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
There has been an increasing awareness that gas leaks from natural gas pipelines are posing health and environmental health risks around Newton and beyond. The following is a post by Laura Lovett published on March 13 in WickedLocal Newton. What is … Read More
The Echo Bridge, an architectural masterpiece, is most appreciated for serving pedestrians and cyclists enjoying the Hemlock Gorge park, commuting to the Green Line and by-passing busy streets. Last fall, Newton and Needham residents formed the Echo Bridge Railing Committee to focus … Read More
The video of Green Newton’s Zero Waste Forum held in November at the Newton Free Library may now be viewed on NewTV. The schedule shows it’s currently airing several times per week. In a panel moderated by Newton City Councilor Alison Leary, … 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
Speakers addressed the goal of “Zero Waste” for the City, a process that sees waste as a resource that has value and takes a holistic approach towards managing that resource. This includes reducing consumption, maximizing recycling, composting, encouraging reuse and re-purposing of … Read More
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