Do you want to protect Newton’s environment and fight climate change alongside passionate neighbors? Green Newton is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to make a real difference in the Newton community. Every hour counts! Whether you can dedicate a few hours a month, a whole week, or just want to help out…
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On Monday, December 16, the City Council passed the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) in a near unanimous vote (23 Yea, and Councilor Micley absent). Two friendly amendments were approved: One by Councilor Gentile calls for the BERDO Administrator and Advisory Commission to meet with the Council 90…
The proposed Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) was reported out of the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee on Monday night, November 25, after two hours of contentious public comments. BERDO will now be discussed and voted on or amended at the full City Council meeting on December 2. …
With the aroma of raw, perhaps overly ripe pumpkin in the air, the crowd cheered as a catapult hurled a lumpy, orange gourd overhead before it landed with a satisfying splat. Hundreds of the ubiquitous Halloween fruit met a similar fate during the City’s annual Great Pumpkin Smash held on…
Newton’s City Council Zoning and Planning Committee discussed a draft Building Energy Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) at its October 28 meeting. BERDO would require owners of buildings 20,000 square feet and larger to report greenhouse gas emissions (excluding electricity) and replace fossil fuel heating and cooling systems on a…
In spite of the evidence that gas-leak repair saves millions of dollars and more effectively reduces emissions and the number of leaks, National Grid is asking Newton City Councilors for a fifth gas pipeline replacement project that will add $1,250,625 to last week’s $8,900,000 for four pipeline projects. Please reach out…
Newton’s Department of Public Works will host the City’s 5th Annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 2, 1-4PM. Bring your Halloween pumpkins to City Hall’s War Memorial Circle (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre), where they will be flung, tossed, and smashed in various ways, including with machines made by the Newton…
Green Newton is inviting local residents to participate in a short training to become Home Visit Volunteers as part of an initiative to evaluate the feasibility of a networked geothermal system in the Countryside School neighborhood. The first volunteer training will take place on October 8, at 7PM at Auburndale…
The Newton Free Library will be hosting Astronomy Night for Adults: Observing Jupiter and Saturn, an evening of learning and stargazing to explore our solar system’s gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn. First, Alex will teach about these majestic planets: how they were formed, why they are so different from Earth,…
Green Newton invites residents to explore the future of sustainable energy at a special event on Wednesday, November 13, 7PM-8:30PM at Countryside Elementary School (191 Dedham Street, Newton Highlands). Powering Newton’s Future: Community Networked Geothermal is part of Massachusetts Clean Energy Week and will introduce the community to the transformative…
The next Fix-It Clinic at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street) will be on December 7, 10AM-2PM. If you have a broken household item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance, bring it to the clinic. Fix-It Clinics are totally free and empower…
Are there empty spaces on the berms in your neighborhood where street trees formerly provided shade and beauty? Would you like to work with your neighbors and the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant new trees? The Newton Tree Conservancy is now accepting applications until December 8, 2024 for its 2025 Spring Community…