Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is sponsoring the virtual film festival, entitled ‘Sea Change Film Shorts’, and the films will be available to stream FREE online anytime starting November 15 and running until November 23. Hosted by NPR/WBUR’s Barbara Moran, … Read More
On Tuesday, October 27 from 7-8:30pm, the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is hosting an online public meeting to showcase a conceptual design for Cheesecake Brook that promotes climate resilience. The project team will provide project context and share design … Read More
More water is used in the bathroom than any other room in the house. In fact, bathrooms account for more than half of all indoor water use. Now, newer faucets, showers, and toilets use significantly less water than older models … Read More
With Massachusetts currently experiencing drought conditions, it’s important to be mindful when using water, whether outside watering your yard or indoors washing dishes. When it comes to wasting water in the kitchen, the dishwasher isn’t the culprit, it’s probably you. … Read More
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has found that the worst washing machines use well over 25 gallons of water. That’s more than twice as much as miserly models, which use 10 to 12 gallons for an 8-pound load. Front-loaders are … Read More
Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall has led to Level 2 drought throughout the Commonwealth. Please follow these recommendations for saving water: Limit outdoor watering to hand-held hoses or watering cans, to be used only after 5pm or before … Read More
TIMING IS CRITICAL for lawn watering! Watering your lawn mid-day will result in a high rate of evaporation and sunburned grass. Roots can maintain plenty of moisture even after several days without rain. Before watering, look for signs that it’s … Read More
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller reminds Newton residents: Please do not flush any type of wipes down your toilet (whether they are labeled “flushable” or not). These items can clog your household plumbing, the pipes in the street, and the equipment at … Read More
Fall is the best time to start transitioning your lawn to organic. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. … Read More
Please sign the online petition to urge the members of the Community Preservation Committee and the Newton City Council to approve Mayor Fuller’s proposal to acquire the portion of Webster Woods land owned by Boston College. Sign the Petition HERE … Read More
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