Below are some actions you can take to be the change–some are small and others are more involved. Whether it is educating yourself more about the environment, signing your kids up for an outdoor camp, voicing your opinion at Newton City Hall, or standing with others in protest–we hope you will take action and make our world a better place. You can email us at info@greennewton.org any time with your ideas.
We hope you can join us in one or more of these activities:
Qualified residents who have had a Mass Save home energy assessment, or who get one, are eligible for a 75% Mass Save discount – until September 15 – on the TOTAL cost of insulation including all materials and labor! Also, … Read More
Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer wasting energy? The Sponsors of Mass Save® – Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil – are offering no cost pickup and haul away to residential electric customers who recycle their old, … Read More
The City now offers two styles of compost bins, plus kitchen scrap collection buckets. Bins can be purchased online or at City Hall. Payments can be made by check, cash, debit or credit card at City Hall. Once purchased, you may pick up your … Read More
2020Action.org aims to empower people to take action on environmental issues in just 20 minutes a month. It’s monthly action ‘cards’ help people get informed on important issues and present the resources to take quick political action. GN will publish these monthly … Read More
Join us on Monday, June 19 at 7pm for the next in our Greening our Community Series at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Craig Forman, leader of the Newton Goes Solar initiative, will showcase the benefits of residential rooftop solar … Read More
Through the end of July, Newton residents who sign agreements to have home energy efficiency upgrades (e.g. home weatherization, insulation, air sealing, new boiler. etc.) by Able Home Performance, Newton’s MassSave partner, will be entered in a drawing for a $250 Cabot’s gift card, compliments of … 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
Heating water to wash clothes and using the dryer to dry them is a waste of energy, causing unnecessary CO2 pollution, when cold water washes and drying in the sun or wind works better. Heating water produces CO2 pollution and … Read More
Green Newton is creating a forum for Newton parents and teachers interested in promoting sustainability in the classroom and beyond. The group offers a setting for sharing experiences and ideas as well as support in facing challenges in implementing green … Read More
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