Wednesday, December 11 from 7-8pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Whether you’re idling at the starting line or ready to accelerate into the world of electric vehicles, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn … Read More
Recently, Green Newton received sad news of the passing of Louise Bruyn, who founded our organization in 1990. Around that time, Louise brought together local environmental activists who shared her vision to work on global warming issues and the protection … Read More
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while addressing the growing need for affordable housing? Carpentry teacher Garret Tingle, who was recently awarded Teacher of The Year by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, and … Read More
Saturday, December 14, 1-2:30pm. Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, (500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan). Bring in your unwanted clothes and discover new-to-you treasures. This is the perfect event for those who are looking for new clothes and/or who want … Read More
The Mass Save HEAT Loan Program provides the opportunity to apply for 0% loans to assist with the installation of qualified energy-efficient home improvements including: weatherization upgrades, pre-weatherization barriers (insulation or air-sealing), condensing boilers and furnaces, water heaters (oil, propane, … Read More
Tuesday, January 13, 7-8pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St, West Newton) and Online. Affordable housing builder and advocate Jason Korb will explain the costs, considerations, and risks involved in this kind of development and offer suggestions for how … Read More
When selecting presents this holiday season, think quality and long term to items that will last. Reusable is great, avoid plastics when possible (including synthetic fiber clothing). In addition, enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for … Read More
Newton’s City Council Public Facilities Committee will continue a public hearing on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30pm regarding a petition from National Grid to install approximately $15,000,000 of new gas pipes in Newton streets. Please show up, observe, and take … Read More
Summary: Last week, the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee advanced the proposed Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) to the full City Council. At yesterday’s City Council meeting, a proposed amendment failed, and a final vote on BERDO was … Read More
Thursday, December 5 at 7pm. Online. Urban forested natural areas provide numerous ecosystem services and places for urban residents to recreate, interact with nature, and seek respite from the hustle of urban life. Despite these benefits, forests are often cleared … Read More
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