Green Newton is one of several environmental groups that have signed letters that were sent to the TURA Administration Council and Attorney General, Maura Healy. The letters ask the recipients to explore regulatory and legal options for addressing the lack … Read More
Monthly Archives: November 2016
If you would like to take a stand against the President Elect’s EPA transition team appointee – Myron Ebell, a fossil-fuel funded climate science denier, join us in demanding that all EPA appointees must be experts who accept both the reality and urgency … Read More
Monarch butterfly populations are declining due to loss of habitat and planting milkweeds can help, since the larvae feed on milkweeds. Free milkweed pods are available for pick up this week in Waban. If interested call Marcia at 617-964-8567. For info on storage, treatment and planting … Read More
WANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT. The app–called Recycle Right Newton–will answer your questions! Newton’s Department of Public Work Works is rolling out a new app that will help residents with questions they may have about waste … Read More
Massachusetts continues to be an excellent place for new residential solar installations due to valuable federal and state financial incentives. However, the state incentives are changing in 2017. The SREC (solar renewable energy credit) program that has been in place … Read More
Please bring reusable bags when you shop at CVS and Walgreens. In a survey conducted by Newton City Councilor Alison Leary, we learned that each of the Newton stores reports handing out over 3,000 paper bags per week to customers, … Read More
To our dear friends, who share a deep concern for the future well-being of our environment: While none of us can predict how it will all play out, Green Newton wants you to know that we are determined as ever to advocate … Read More
When a goal was set by Green Newton and the City of Newton to help 1,000 residents to obtain free Mass Save Home Energy Assessments from October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, some thought it might be a bit … Read More
Markets which took place at both Cold Spring Park in Newton Centre and Elm Street in West Newton. Many thanks to the visitors, volunteers and vendors who made it possible! Along with the ice cream, fruits and vegetables, baked goodies … Read More
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