Auburndale Community Library Garden Club SPEAKER SERIES will begin on February 9, with award winning Newton Gardener Ashley Davidoff. Dr. Davidoff, a radiologist, will share his concept of developing a Unified Garden. Our garden, like our body, functions best as … Read More
You already know that your drinking water comes from Quabbin Reservoir and your wastewater goes to the ocean via Deer Island, both courtesy of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). You may recall the Boston Harbor Clean-up, which happened in … Read More
The Bay Colony Rail Trail is a planned 7-mile multi-use greenway extending from Newton to Medfield. The Upper Falls Greenway is the segment that is farthest along; track has been removed and further progress is awaiting removal of the railroad … Read More
The program scheduled for Monday January 26, has been postponed to March 23. It is a two-part presentation on understanding the reality of climate change and what we can do to lead a climate-friendly lifestyle. Dan Ruben, Executive Director of Boston … Read More
Newton’s Board of Aldermen voted 22-0 Tuesday in favor of a ban on single use recyclable plastic bags. We thank readers, many of whom wrote in letters to the Aldermen in support of the ban. Retail stores with retail space of … Read More
Green Decade Newton supports the passage of the proposed Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance, on which the Board of Aldermen may vote at their meeting tonight (at a late hour) or at their next Board meeting. Residents who wish to send … Read More
Here are three tips for preventing ice dams this winter season, courtesy of the Aaronson Insurance Agency. Ice Dam Prevention Ice dams in Massachusetts are an ongoing nuisance and cause extensive water damage to homes and structures. Recent record-breaking winters throughout … Read More
The plastic bag ban proposal is finally coming to a full vote before the Board of Aldermen. Please consider writing a short letter in support of the ordinance to the City Clerk, David Olson at dolton@newtonma.gov, and he will forward your letter … Read More
After we posted information about National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, a Green Decade member questioned a recommendation on the list to use CFL bulbs. For the record we agree that the better choice is “to use the newer LED bulbs … Read More
Coming Soon! Jan 19 – Enrollment commences for Newton Community Farm’s 2015 Summer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program Cost: $618 per share, $335 for alternate week share Eat fresh, eat local! Newton Community Farm offers the equivalent of 80 weekly … Read More
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