Transportation across Massachusetts is in crisis. And it is time to fix it. Statewide improvements to transportation equity, congestion, climate, reliability, and affordability are long overdue. At long last, the Massachusetts Legislature is expected to consider measures to address this … Read More
Looking to get involved? This will be an opportunity to share your ideas and discuss ways to participate in Green Newton’s ongoing environmental advocacy on Thursday, March 5 from 7-8:30pm. We will also explore ways to help promote Newton’s energy … Read More
Dr. Nathan Phillips has been on a hunger strike for close to two weeks now, in an effort to get the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to address the public health crisis that is occurring at the Weymouth compressor station construction site. A … Read More
The MBTA and the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) are looking for input from seniors and people with disabilities about how to improve the design of the Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale Commuter Rail Stations. Participants will receive Amazon … Read More
Join parents, educators and students who are working together to promote sustainability in Newton schools. Green Newton’s Schools Connections will meet on Thursday, February 13, from 3:45-5pm in the third floor arc area of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer … Read More
The wildfires in Australia, and the flooding of Indonesia and Venice are examples of tragic climate events that have raised alarm bells across the globe. Climate change is here in real time and will feed an increasing number of devastating, … Read More
Green Newton, along with Mothers Out Front Newton and 350 Mass Newton Node, want you to know that our dear friend, Boston University professor and tireless climate activist, Nathan Phillips, began a hunger strike on Wednesday, January 29 to call … Read More
The following op ed is by Halina Brown, a Newton resident and the Chair of the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy, and was originally published on village14.com on January 28, 2020. The merits of the Northland project are being excellently … Read More
The City of Newton invites you to participate in the first public meeting for the update of the City’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)! The OSRP is an important municipal planning document. It provides an inventory of all existing … Read More
Newton high school students recently created an online petition asking for Climate Change Education in Newton Schools. Please sign the petition to support their efforts and share it widely. Read the text of the petition below. Climate change is … Read More
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