Working with Newton’s Energy Commission, Alderwoman Emily Norton has organized an informational session on “Municipal Aggregation,” whereby a county or municipality procures a competitive electricity supply for the entire community. In 2012 the City of Newton signed a 3-year contract … Read More
Monthly Archives: March 2015
(Reprinted from breastcancerfund.org.) Senators Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., have introduced legislation to strengthen the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to provide greater protections for public health than are in place today. TSCA has not been updated … Read More
Green Decade President, Marcia Cooper, attended a Climate Change Resiliency Forum for Policy makers at the MA State house last week. The following report is provided courtesy of The Environmental League of Massachusetts: Energy & Environment Secretary Beaton States … Read More
City of Newton will resume yard waste collection the week of March 30. Please place yard waste in paper yard waste bags or barrels and put to the curb prior to 7am on your collection day. Plastic bags are NOT accepted. … Read More
Vote for Newton in the 20th Annual MassRecycle Awards! Courtney Forrester, Newton’s Recycling Manager, has been selected as a finalist for Individual Recycler of the Year through MassRecycle! Courtney Forrester has volunteered for numerous leadership roles including attending SWAC meetings, restarting … Read More
The Chamber’s Environment Committee is seeking nominations for its 2015 Green Business Awards Breakfast on Wed. May 6 at the Newton Marriott. To qualify, a business must be based in either Newton or Needham and either 1) made significant progress … Read More
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