Green Newton is running an Online Auction as part of it’s 35th anniversary celebration. This is a chance to bid on exciting items while supporting local climate action. Every bid you place helps cut greenhouse gas emissions and build a healthier future for Newton. The auction runs until 10PM on…
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Green your Halloween at the City of Newton’s 6th annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 1 from 1-4PM at the Newton City Hall War Memorial Circle (1000 Commonwealth Ave). Stop by to smash your pumpkin, touch-a-truck, donate unwanted candy or costumes, and grab a bite from a local food truck…
Monday evening, September 29, Caroline Weiss, Newton’s Climate Action Coordinator, gave an update at the Newton Library on the City’s draft Climate Action Plan 2026-2030. Following her presentation, a panel of representatives from various Newton climate action organizations discussed their priorities and answered questions. The event was organized by Ellie…
Thanks to Fig City News for the article, Impact of revisions to Newton’s Tree Preservation Ordinance (9/1/25). For the past year, Mothers Out Front Newton (MOFN) has studied the impact of Newton’s Tree Preservation Ordinance. MOFN knows that losing mature trees can reduce the quality of life, resilience, and livability of a whole…
On December 18, 2023, the Newton City Council updated the 1999 Tree Preservation Ordinance (TPO) with stricter requirements, effective March 1, 2024. The revised TPO requires property owners to have a permit to remove any tree that is six inches or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH), as measured…
Behind the wooden gates of a Waban home’s backyard, Newton residents made small talk about the weather, their summer plans, and—clean energy? Green Newton’s neighborly “Summer Pizza Party” event at the home of David Miller, parent of a former Green Newton intern, took place on Monday, August 4. This event…
Historic Newton will lead a walking tour in Farlow Park on August 14, 6:30PM-7:30PM. One of Newton’s oldest parks, Farlow Park was built for passive enjoyment with a rich history and a range of different trees. Join Marc Welch, City Forester, to learn more about the early design and vision…
The Newton Cemetery & Arboretum will host a summertime tour through the winding roads of its grounds, on August 17 starting at 10AM. Led by the Arboretum’s Arborist Julie Clements, the tour will take you along the ponds and streams of the Cemetery showcasing perennial gardens. Come to learn about…
Join Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street) on Sunday, September 14 at 1PM for Hawks in Flight, an exciting event featuring a raptor expert from Mass Audubon. This special program will feature a live bird of prey, giving you an up-close encounter with one of these magnificent birds while learning about their…
Green Newton is hosting a Sustainability Cafe in the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street) on September 20, 2PM-4PM, where you’ll explore real-life examples of sustainable living! At this engaging drop-in event, you will meet local homeowners that will showcase the eco-friendly upgrades they’ve made to…
On Thursday, September 25 at 7PM, the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will host the next part of the Greening Houses of Worship series — to empower Newton’s faith communities with practical, inspiring ways to reduce environmental impact and live more sustainably. This event will take place in FUUSN’s Parish…
Green Newton will host the Environmental Leadership Celebration at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) on Saturday, October 4 from 6:30–9:00PM. The event will celebrate Newton’s vibrant environmental community while honoring three outstanding leaders with the 2025 Louise Bruyn Environmental Leadership Awards. This year’s honorees are:…