On January 28, City of Newton’s Traffic Council unanimously passed a motion to close off the Carriage Road on Commonwealth Avenue between Bristol Road and Chestnut Street to motor vehicles. Routing motor vehicles away from this section will aid in … Read More
Please Join the League of Women Voters of Newton on Monday, February 22 from 7-8pm for a virtual roundtable discussion. The discussion will focus on how to balance the competing interests regarding Crystal Lake – the preservation and sustainability of … Read More
Climate Response for New Buildings Hurrah! Most of the larger multi family housing projects planned in Newton are being designed with electric heat pump heating, the appropriate response to the climate emergency, by eliminating the need for burning gas. But … Read More
Zoning Redesign is the City of Newton’s multi-year effort to update, clarify and rewrite Newton’s Zoning Ordinance so that it reinforces our city’s goals. Green Newton has created a set of FAQs based on questions asked by residents regarding the … Read More
Calling all Newton community members! We want to hear what you think and have questions about for the City of Newton’s Zoning Redesign project as stakeholders in Newton’s future. It’s critical that we hear from those who work, live, and/or … Read More
In October, Newton resident Jay Walter presented a webinar on how the City’s proposed zoning ordinance addresses environmental concerns. You can view the video of the talk as he explains how the goals of Newton’s Climate Action Plan can be … Read More
The Riverside project, which was unanimously approved by Newton City Council last week, will achieve a very high standard of environmental performance. A Green Newton team has been meeting with Mark Development leaders about the project for close to two … Read More
On July 16, the Massachusetts House and Senate enacted the final version of the Mosquito Control Reform bill and this week the Governor signed the bill into law. Proposed by Governor Baker in April, the original bill would have dramatically … Read More
Greg Reibman, President of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber responded to a story in the Globe and emails circulating around Newton suggesting that the City Council is considering a proposal that “would end single-family only zoning in large swaths of city.” … Read More
This summer has presented a new set of expectations for everyone, kids and adults alike. With summer camps closed or at reduced capacity, keeping your homebound students engaged and inspired can seem daunting. Besides, providing safe, fun, and meaningful experiences … Read More
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The battle over climate change is boiling over on the home front
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The battle over climate change is boiling over on the home front
By Steven Mufson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/02/23/climate-change-natural-gas/