Symbiotic Earth: How Lynn Margulis Rocked the Boat and Started a Scientific Revolution is a new documentary created by award-winning filmmaker John Feldman. It weaves a complex story about how the radical ideas of scientist Lynn Margulis are fostering a new … Read More
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), algae blooms are not only disgusting and smelly – the toxic microcystins they can produce also pose serious health risks. Swimming in lakes contaminated with toxic microcystins can cause vomiting, headaches and rashes. Long-term exposure … Read More
Once again, black swallow-wort vines have started to grow all over Newton and are getting big enough to climb up fences and other plants. We need your help to remove them! The photo on the left shows how the plants … Read More
“Hello Washington Street” is the City of Newton’s initiative to plan proactively the future of Washington Street in a community-based process with residents, local businesses and City Councilors, with the help of the Principle Group, the planning firm under contract with the … Read More
Mothers Out Front (MOF) is looking for volunteers to help tag gas leaks in Newton on Saturday May 12 at 1pm (rain date May 19). Meet at the front steps of Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton) and no … Read More
On Thursday, May 10 from 6:30-8pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), please join the next public forum sponsored by the City of Newton on Zoning Redesign, ‘A New (Draft) Zoning Map for … Read More
The following is a message from The Newton Tree Conservancy. Please consider volunteering to help plant trees in Newton. After an extreme winter with an unusual level of tree damage, we’re looking forward to our Spring 2018 Community Tree Plantings … Read More
Zoning identifies the process by which a new building, addition, or change of use is reviewed and a decision made. Residents and businesses want land use and development review processes that clearly identify the City’s expectations, that lay out the steps … Read More
The City of Newton will hold a public forum on the Needham Street Area Vision Plan on April 23 from 6-8pm at the Barry Price Center (27 Christina St., Newton). The Needham Street area is a key gateway to the City of … Read More
Changing the Climate: How Public Health, Cities, and the Media Can Advance Climate Solutions Friday, April 20 8am–4:30pm (doors open at 7:30am) Hiebert Lounge 72 East Concord Street Boston Click Here for More Information or to Register Services for Deaf and … Read More
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