The Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee sponsored an online watch party for the Mass Citizens’ Climate Forum held on October 19 to inform citizens about how recent state and Federal legislation could accelerate climate action across Massachusetts. The forum was organized by Citizens’ Climate Lobby and streamed by…
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Last week, the Conservation Commission received an informal presentation from the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department and its consultant, CDM Smith, on the proposed renovation of Newton South’s artificial turf fields — Brandeis Road and Winkler Stadium fields and the proposed resurfacing of the track (replacement of rubberized surfacing). The…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites the entire Newton community to an online workshop — Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-12 Noon — on opportunities for collective environmental action — working together for energy and hope. Learn about local and statewide organizations advocating for societal change and decide where to add your own time,…
On Sunday, October 23, 11AM-12:30PM, Eliot Church (474 Center Street, Newton Corner) will host demonstrations and discussions of all sorts of sustainable transportation: electric vehicles, plug-ins, and hybrids, etc. Liora Silkes, City of Newton Energy Coach, will discuss recently new state and Federal rebates and incentives. Also learn about Newton’s successful…
Mothers Out Front Newton will hold these events: October 18, 7:30PM-9PM: Chapter meeting on the building blocks of the Clean Heat / Clean Air campaign. RSVP here to get the Zoom link. Email questions to info.ma.newton@mothersoutfront.org. October 21, 10:30AM-11:30AM: “Take a Walk at Houghton Garden” to connect with other environmentally concerned…
The Newton Tree Conservancy — a private nonprofit organization promoting the health of Newton’s urban forest — is now accepting applications from groups of Newton residents to have trees planted at their properties, between the sidewalk and street, next Spring. Each neighborhood group must have at least 5 properties and…
Newton will hold its annual Pumpkin Smash at City Hall on November 5, 1PM-4PM. Bring your pumpkins to have them smashed for composting by the City’s curbside composting partner, Black Earth Compost, which will be on-hand to sign up customers for its service. You are welcome to smash your pumpkins or…
The Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee will host a online watch party to view the Mass. Citizens’ Climate Forum on Wednesday, October 19, 6PM-7PM. Register here. The Forum is a hybrid event broadcast live from Fitchburg State University and featuring Rep. Lori Trahan (Mass. CD3), Jen Benson (President…
Green Newton will host this year’s GreenEXPO on Sunday, October 16, 11AM-4PM, on the Newton Centre Green, in conjunction with the City of Newton’s Harvest Festival. There will be interesting exhibits, fun activities for kids, and products for sustainable living. Representatives from sustainable companies, community organizations, and City departments will…
The Episcopal Parish of St Paul in Newton Highlands will host a free, four-part online discussion on Zoom — What is our spiritual response to the climate crisis? — September 28 through October 19. Register here. The sessions, all at 7PM, are: September 28: Getting motivated to take action: why…