People ask, “How can Green Newton support the Northland Newton development? After all, development is the opposite of green, right?” Actually, no. Development is sustainable when it generates far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than comparable buildings. Sustainable development is extremely … Read More
On February 21 the Boston Globe Editorial Board endorsed the proposed Northland development. Newton will hold a referendum on March 3 to decide whether the development should be built as approved by Newton City Council in January in a 17-7 … Read More
If built today, Northland would be the biggest Passive House development in Massachusetts. Passive House is the most efficient building standard in the world. It is increasingly being encouraged, especially for new construction buildings. It’s the best path to ‘net … Read More
Lois Levin, Chair of Green Newton’s Transportation Committee, spoke at the February 19 meeting of the Newton City Council’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee on transportation priorities for the City. Below are her remarks. Testimony (February 19) from Green … 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
This event has been postponed due to the temporary closing of the Newton Free Library. Please check back on the Green Newton website and enews for future rescheduling. In Massachusetts, transportation produces more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than any other … 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
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
Dear Green Newton Friends, Green Newton recommends that you vote YES on the Northland referendum on Tuesday. If the YES side wins, City Council’s vote to approve the Northland project along Needham Street would be ratified. A YES vote will … Read More
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