Presentation slides for GN’s March 27 Greening Our Community Series program, Sustainable Development with Andre Leroux, Executive Director of Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance are now available. In the program, Andre Leroux presented the case for sustainable development, both globally and locally. Green Newton … Read More
When we think of firefighters, we think of the lives they put on the line to save us from danger. As it turns out, the greatest risk of being a firefighter in Boston isn’t burning to death or even breaking … Read More
A few weeks ago, Green Newton sent a message of appreciation to Newton’s State Representatives Ruth Balser and Kay Khan for signing on as co-sponsors for key bills that reflect the legislative priorities of Mass Power Forward. Green Newton, a … Read More
The Boston Globe is giving free ads to non-profit organizations with the most votes in their GRANT (Globe Readers And Non-profits Together) initiative. Subscribers (7-day) can help Green Newton to earn free ads by clicking on the link below and entering ‘Green Newton’. You can submit your voucher … Read More
There has been an increasing awareness that gas leaks from natural gas pipelines are posing health and environmental health risks around Newton and beyond. The following is a post by Laura Lovett published on March 13 in WickedLocal Newton. What is … Read More
The following video by Wellesley Public Media on gas leaks is just as relevant to the issue facing Newton residents. Please view this informative video and consider attending the public forum on gas leaks at the Wellesley Public Library on March 21. … Read More
The following post was originally published in WickedLocal Newton on March 17. Please click HERE for the original version. Author Eric Olson is a lecturer in the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a chair of the … Read More
On March 6, Resolutions to support state bills on “carbon pricing” and “divesting from fossil fuels from the state pension fund” were passed by the the Newton City Council (Click here and scroll down to pp. 55-59). Thanks to all those who called city councilors to show their … Read More
2020Action.org aims to empower people to take action on environmental issues in just 20 minutes a month. It’s monthly action ‘cards’ help people get informed on important issues and present the resources to take quick political action. GN will publish these monthly … Read More
Newton’s State Representatives Ruth Balser and Kay Khan have signed on as co-sponsors for key bills that reflect the legislative priorities of Mass Power Forward. Green Newton, a member of Mass Power Forward, contacted our representatives to thank them for co-sponsoring our priority bills. Since … Read More
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