The City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on June 14 regarding a proposed ordinance requiring electrification of all new construction and substantial renovation. Last August, Governor Baker signed into law legislation (H.5060) granting Newton and nine other ten communities (Acton, Aquinnah, Arlington, Brookline, Cambridge, Concord,…
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Despite the rainy weather, Newton residents descended on Garland Road on Sunday to learn more from their neighbors about sustainability actions they can take to help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. The road was lined end to end with with tents staffed with residents and volunteer energy coaches…
Newton Conservators honored four at its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, held May 24 under a tent at the Mt. Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton — the first in-person meeting since COVID. Bill Hagar summarized the accomplishments of the Newton Conservators over the past year, and Mayor Ruthanne…
3Jun Update — “Sustainable Streets Tour @ Garland Rd is still ON for tomorrow, Sunday June 4 from 12-4 p.m. in spite of the anticipated light rain. “ Garland Road’s Sustainable Street Tour is just a week away. From noon until 4:00 PM on June 4th, friends and neighbors will have an opportunity…
Ward 2 City Councilor, Emily Norton recently led a presentation hosted by the Climate Crisis Subcommittee of the Newton Democratic City Committee and Green Newton: “Preparing for Climate Change: Is Newton Doing Enough?” Norton, who is also the Executive Director of the Charles River Watershed Association, shared the urgency for…
“What things have you done to help climate change?” Andrew Breithaupt thought for a moment before he answered: “I’ve driven across the country three times.” Breithaupt, resident of Newton for just over a year, might be recognized as the creator of Green Newton’s climate kiosk. That’s the big Tic-Tac-Toe exhibit…
The City of Newton’s Five-Year Climate Action Plan, adopted in 2019, set forth ambitious goals to enable the City, its businesses, and residents, to reach the goal of Net Zero Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions by 2050. The Newton Citizens Commission on Energy (NCCE) has now set forth its recommendations…
Bike Month is well underway in Newton. The Bike Month display at the Newton Free Library showcases current bike facilities – and many more planned. This past Sunday, Newton students in grades K-6 brushed up on their bike skills at Newton’s third annual Bike Rodeo at Newton South High School,…
This year, NewtonSERVES — the City’s annual day of community service projects — drew fewer volunteers that usual but nevertheless accomplished an amazing amount of beautification and habitat restoration across the city. NewtonSERVES ran 36 projects last Sunday and is running ten more during this month. Most of the projects…
Girl Scout Troop 82343 will be running a free, fun, and educational drop-in program — The Importance of Pollinators — on May 13, 3PM-4PM, at the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale) for kids ages 4-7 (with parents/guardians welcome). The afternoon will include educational crafts and games. No pre-registration…