Walking Webster Woods Saturday, October 16 from 10-11:30am Join Barbara Bates, Newton Conservators’ Board member, in navigating the more common trails in Webster Woods while admiring fall foliage and learning about how leaves turn color. Includes visits to the vernal … Read More
Maybe you’ve been thinking about induction cooking, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Now you can borrow an induction cooktop from the Newton Free Library, just like you’d borrow a book. The library’s package includes an induction cooktop, … Read More
Now you can take a walk in a park and enjoy a book while strolling. Earlier this year a group of residents and City Councilors formed The Newton Community Pollinator Group to recommend policies and programs to support pollinators. Work … Read More
By March 2022, the companies that deliver gas to our homes and buildings must submit plans to government regulators to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. This is a key moment for us — utility customers must push … Read More
On Wednesday, October 13 at 6pm join a virtual meeting on the proposed accessibility upgrades at the Auburndale, West Newton, and Newtonville Commuter Rail stations.The project team will begin the meeting with a presentation, followed by time for questions and … Read More
Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) will meet every month on the second Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm on Zoom. Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 14, when Liora Silkes, Newton’s Energy Coach, will join the conversation. Please email [email protected] if you … Read More
On Monday, September 20, Kirstie Pecci, head of the Zero Waste Program at Conservation Law Foundation, spoke on the need to move communities to Zero Waste and shared inspiring stories of success. Kirstie has shaped waste and incineration policy throughout … Read More
Please join the Sierra Club Plant-based Planet Team for their October events. These events are free and open to the public. Our Sustainable Kitchen Cooking Class on Thursday, October 14 at 6:30pm Plant-based Cooking Demonstration on Sunday, October 24 at … Read More
Nearly half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system (HVAC) can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your … 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
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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/