The bell rang at 9am on Saturday November 21st, marking the start of the 2015 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier tournament at Newton North High School. Twenty-eight teams of 4th– 8th graders were present for the big day, all with
Houses of Worship Take Climate Action
Faith communities in Massachusetts are intensifying their efforts to respond to the climate crisis. Locally, members of First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist voted on November 8, with a resounding and unanimous “yes,” to endorse an initiative responding to climate
Film Showing and Presentation About Food Rescue Organization Coming Up on Dec. 8th
Americans are wasting more than $165 billion worth of food every year according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Green Needham’s October 22nd program on Food Waste was a first step to bring together the Needham community to take action locally.
Nine from Needham Make Their Voices Heard at the State House
Last month, a small group from Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley answered Pope Francis’ call to respond to climate change, and the MA Interfaith Coalition for Climate Action was born. They began to reach out to other houses of worship, and planned
ACTION DAY at the State House Tuesday, Nov. 10
Our legislators are making key decisions about the energy future of our state: more fossil fuel infrastructure or more renewable energy? A big rally is planned for 10 am on Tuesday, November 10 at the State House, followed by meetings
Program on Reducing Food Waste in Needham
An engaged audience and lively discussion at the Green Needham program on reducing food waste marked the beginning of efforts to address the issue in our own town. The October 22 presentation, co-sponsored by the Needham League of Women Voters,
MBTA Rider Census – Please Take the Survey!
The MBTA has launched the MBTA Rider Census, a system-wide passenger survey, at www.mbta.com/census. The results of the census play an important role in planning future service and ensuring service is provided fairly, so please participate. Below is some additional
Please Support Sen. Barrett’s Carbon Pricing Bill on Oct 27th
A hearing by the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy has been set for Sen. Mike Barrett’s (D-Lexington) carbon pricing bill, S. 1747, An Act combating climate change: Date: Tuesday, October 27th at 1:00 pm Location: State House, Hearing Room B-1 WE NEED
Follow-up to “Answering the Call: An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action”
Just one week ago on October 12th, 550 people assembled at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley to take part in “Answering the Call: An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action.” The sanctuary overflowed as the crowd responded to the call to act on the
Upcoming Needham Adult Education Program: Zero Energy Home
Sign up now for Needham Adult Education’s upcoming program on a Zero Net Energy Home. On March 15, 7-8:30 pm, in Needham High School, Room 206, Needham Adult Education invites you to learn about the design and construction of a zero net energy