It happens to the best of us. Here are some common stains on carpets and upholstery and ways to get rid of them without harsh chemicals. Light stains or odors – sprinkle baking soda generously on the carpet or upholstered … Read More
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Brian Ives of NewTV has a conversation with Marcia Cooper, President of Green Newton, on ‘Making Newton a Greener Place to Live.’ Marcia talks about initiatives that Green Newton is taking with the City of Newton and others to make … Read More
The following is a Letter to the Editor published in the Newton TAB on August 16, 2017 and reprinted here with the permission of the authors, Karen Bray and Marcia Cooper. After many years of deliberation, our City Councilors voted … Read More
Have you seen the pea-like pods of the black swallow-wort climbing up fences and plants all over Newton? We’re asking for your help to remove them. Why do we care so much about removing these plants? As you probably know, the … Read More
An air conditioner’s filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases. Check … Read More
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has been reviewing 27 of our national monuments, with the threat of shrinking their borders or rescinding protections. On August 24, he’ll deliver his recommendations to the president. We need to show the Trump … Read More
On August 3, Green Newton was excited to co-sponsor the “Mayoral Candidate Forum on Environmental Issues” with 350 Mass Newton, Mothers Out Front, Bike Newton and MAForward and you can still view it on Facebook HERE. Tune in to hear the candidates express their commitment … Read More
Great news from the Mass Climate Action Network! Bills aimed at making the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) better will get a hearing in September at the State House. Massachusetts’ Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard was one of the first programs in the … Read More
FDA and EPA have issued advice regarding eating fish. This advice is geared toward helping women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – as well as breastfeeding mothers and parents of young children – make informed choices when it comes … Read More
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