Wanted: Camera man to assist in filming the Greening Our Community Series at the Newton Free Library for broadcasts over NewTV. No experience necessary. Five programs will be held at the library on the following dates: 11/30/15, 3/28/16, 4/25/16, 5/23/16 … Read More
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Thank you Margaret! If you are someone who has enjoyed visiting Newton’s Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer and fall seasons, you have most likely had the good fortune to meet Margaret Ford with her captivating menagerie … Read More
The Indoor Winter Farmers Market at the Hyde Community Center has been cancelled, and according to the Newton Farmers Market Facebook page, in its place there will be a new program coming soon called the Farmer Market Depot. The format … Read More
“Urbanization.” That word has taken on special meaning in this season’s Aldermanic election. It raises the specter of The Garden City slowly becoming The Bronx. Apart from its use as a slogan, it adds nothing to a legitimate debate about … Read More
Last week it was announced that Pilgrim’s nuclear power plant will close by June 2019. As this major source of power is taken offline it is clear we need to find new sources of zero emissions energy to meet our … Read More
The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)is concerned a recent action by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) may delay the shift to a clean energy future. The Department issued an order (15-37) that would allow our electric utilities to purchase new … Read More
As the outdoor Newton Farmers Market draws to a close on October 27, we say good bye to the warm summer days filled with the glorious colors of the fruits and vegetables. Below are memories of happy days at the Green Newton … Read More
In November, Newton’s Aldermen will be voting on an ordinance to limit the use of leaf blowers. There is a meeting of Aldermen scheduled on this issue at City Hall on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:45 p.m. Green Newton strongly supports … Read More
The following is an interview of Boston University Professor Nathan Phillips by Green Newton interns Lal Senyurt & Wendy Zhang. During our summer internship with Green Newton, we had the opportunity to interview Boston University Prof. Nathan Phillips, who teaches … Read More
To prevent ice dams, you need to get at the underlying problem, which is the warm roof, caused by poor insulation and venting of the space under the roof. The only way to cure an ice dam – and prevent … Read More
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