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This week, concerns have been raised about spillage of crumb rubber infill and other debris from the removal of artificial turf at Newton South High School. The more than 10-year-old fields are being replaced with new artificial turf as part of the Synthetic Turf Replacement Projects. Residents have been urging…
The Newton Conservators will host another Bio-Blitz — Dip-netting for Aquatic Invertebrates — on July 26, 4PM-6PM, at the Dolan Pond Conservation Area (near 66 Cumberland Road, West Newton). Dolan Pond is one of Newton’s most accessible open spaces with its boardwalk, pond overlooks, and accessible paths. The vernal pools…
I would like to respond to Richard Slater’s letter last week asserting that atmospheric CO2 concentration has reached a saturation point beyond which a higher concentration will produce no additional warming. That is an often-used but misleading argument. Carbon dioxide and other global warming gases not only cause our atmosphere to absorb…
As a longtime Newton resident, member of Newton’s Urban Tree Commission, and economist researching the economic benefits of trees, I support the strongest possible protection of Newton’s tree canopy. Cutting healthy trees harms every neighborhood in Newton through: Each leads to meaningful costs to Newton residents. While the proposed Tree…
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Sierra Club sent this letter to the City of Newton urging leaders to reject the installation of artificial turf at Albemarle Field and use only organic infill materials if the City replaces the artificial turf at Newton South. In the letter, sent on July 5,…
The Charles River Watershed Association is looking for help from community volunteers to clear the invasive water chestnut from the Charles River. The Community Water Chestnut Removal will take place on July 15, 9AM-12PM, at Paddle Boston: Newton Historic Boathouse (2401 Commonwealth Avenue, West Newton). Register here.
The pollinator garden created in Cold Spring Park last October — the product of Dobi Wallober’s Eagle Scout project with Troop 209 — is now in full bloom. Alan Nogee, president of the Friends of Cold Spring Park, presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the garden today, adjacent to the…
A public hearing will be held WEDNESDAY night at 7PM on a citizens’ petition requesting amendments to the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance. The petition was filed per the City Charter (Art. 10, Sect. 10-2) to provide the City Council with public comment on the need to strengthen the existing Tree…
Created in the 1600s by a dam for a grist mill, Bullough’s Pond is now a Newton landmark. Learn about its history and enjoy a presentation by Newton photographer, Ellen Foust, who shows a selection of cloudscapes and other stunning views. Foust has photographed the pond almost daily since 2018,…