Drafts, Cold Rooms, High Bills? Get Your Home Ready for Winter
As temperatures drop, you may notice drafts, rooms that are harder to keep warm, or heating bills that keep climbing. The good news is that even small changes can help…
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Volunteers Needed for School Recycling and Composting Project on November 3
On election day, Newton Public Schools runs “Thrive26”, where the entire district staff (roughly 2000) convenes at Newton South High School for a professional development day. We hope to make…
Raised Garden Beds are Now Legal in Newton
You may be thinking, “Weren’t they always legal?” They weren’t. Raised garden beds, which you can find in so many Newton yards, were considered structures, and structures generally aren’t allowed…
Newton Students are Powerfully Promoting the Plant Based Treaty and Your Feedback is Appreciated
Newton students and residents are laying the groundwork for meaningful climate action through plant-based initiatives. The next step: asking the City of Newton to endorse the Plant Based Treaty. We…
Op-Ed: Newton Needs an Extreme Heat Policy for Schools — Now
Massachusetts has warmed nearly 3.5°F since the early 1900s, and the state projects days above 90°F are likely to double or triple by 2050. With an historically strong El Niño…
Local Family Starts Composting Trend One Bin at a Time
People often think that individuals can’t make a difference when it comes to big environmental issues, but Newton resident Carmen Clay, with the help of her family and friends, shows…
The City of Newton is Accepting Applications for a Climate Action Coordinator
The City of Newton is seeking a full-time Climate Action Coordinator to join its sustainability team. The Climate Action Coordinator is responsible for advancing community-wide decarbonization and climate action in…
Sign up for the Fall Workshop Series ‘Caring for Our Common Home’
Sign up soon for SHOL Newton Creation Care Team’s series of workshops about Laudato Si’ and Magnifca Humanitas: Caring for Our Common Home. We will gather across four Monday evenings…
Newton Homeowner Cuts Energy Bills by 80% with Solar and Heat Pumps
What if your household energy bills were just 20% of what they used to be? That’s the experience of one Newton homeowner after installing solar panels and a ground-source heat…
City of Newton Summer Recycling Education Campaign Aims to Prevent Contamination
Over the past year, two audits have found that approximately 22% of the material placed in recycling carts is actually contamination—items that do not belong in curbside recycling. The most…