An unconventional, interdisciplinary coalition of activists, researchers, utility executives, municipal leaders, natural gas experts, inventors, and mothers is finding solutions for the gas-leaking pipelines buried in our neighborhoods. On October 3 from 9am – 12:30pm, ‘COMMON GOALS, UNCOMMON PARTNERS: Seeking Solutions to … Read More
The Zoning Redesign project is the first comprehensive look at updating and improving Newton’s Zoning Ordinance in more than 60 years. This presents an opportunity to better align Newton’s core value of environmental sustainability with best practices in regulation … Read More
Please join the Boston Green Ribbon Commission and Boston University for a panel discussion on Internal Carbon Funds ‘Reducing Emissions by Pricing Carbon: How Microsoft and Yale are Leading the Charge’ on Thursday, September 21, from 4:00-5:30pm on the 9th floor … Read More
In the continuing series of Newton mayoral candidates forums, there will be a forum on transportation and housing issues on Thursday, September 7 at 7pm at the Newton City Hall War Memorial. Join mayoral candidates: Al Cecchinelli Ruthanne Fuller Eli Katzoff Scott … Read More
At the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s Annual Real Estate Forum on September 12, planner and walkability expert Jeff Speck will help the local real estate community understand what makes a truly walkable neighborhood and how the idea of “complete streets” is … Read More
Bike Newton is calling all young engineers, entrepreneurs, and activists to design the streets of the future. Bike Newton President Alicia Bowman and Vice President Nathan Phillips are teaming up to volunteer teach a one-week (8/21/17 – 8/25/17) “smart streets” … Read More
Do you want to show your support for preserving the portion of Webster Woods that was purchased by Boston College (formerly the Temple Mishkan Tefila property)? If so, The Friends of Webster Woods has a sign for you. You can … Read More
With numerous objections received in response to the hearing notices regarding tree removals along Beacon Street, and after discussion at the Waban and Newton Highlands Area Councils, the removals have been put on hold pending a decision by the mayor on whether to override … Read More
The Newton City Council will be voting on the permit and rezone for Washington Place at their meeting on Monday, June 19 at 7:45pm in the Council Chamber. Please read Green Newton’s Statement on Housing and send an email to the Newton City Council about the benefits of the proposed … Read More
Green Newton has received information concerning tree removal notices that have been placed on around 25 trees on Beacon Street. The deadline for objections will be 8am on June 20. The project spans Ward 5 and Ward 6 and according to a letter … Read More
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