Join the Needham Housing Coalition for a panel discussion and Q&A to explore why and how to add an ADU to your property. The presentation will provide the basics, plus new programs. When: Wednesday, October 28 from 7 to 8:30
Are you interested in becoming a Green Needham energy coach, helping homeowners interested in switching to heat pumps for cooling and heating? An excellent training resource for energy coaching is offered by the Heat Smart Alliance (HSA), which has just
What contributes to a good education? Certainly, fine teachers and administrators, thoughtful curricula and learning materials, and flexible physical spaces designed to enhance learning. But wait — the HVAC system? Think of the school buildings of your past. Can you
October is a busy month! Start it off by attending the Needham Harvest Fair Sunday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Greene’s Field. Stop by the Green Needham table and say hello. More upcoming events Oct. 5:
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the Saturday, Sept. 26th EV Showcase due to bad weather. We will reschedule for a later date.
Back to school season doesn’t have to mean purchasing brand new school supplies or a new wardrobe every year. Both are costly and introduce unnecessary waste and plastic into an already overfilled planet. Below are our top 5 tips for
Think for a moment about the possibilities of a future Needham. Picture a place where traffic flows seamlessly, and public transportation – all electric – is extensive and runs frequently. Picture a place where the cars on the road whisper
In the past few years Needham has made substantial progress in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support a healthy environment. The Town has developed a Climate Action Roadmap, hired a Sustainability Manager, implemented municipal electricity aggregation, enacted
Are you interested in becoming a Green Needham energy coach, helping homeowners interested in switching to heat pumps for cooling and heating? If so please consider participating in a Heat Pump Coaching Basics Course offered by Heat Smart Alliance (HSA).
It’s hard to grasp the numbers. The juice box, the broken table lamp, the paper coffee cup, the moldy orange — every item tossed out becomes part of a stream of municipal waste that, together with materials such as demolition/construction
As Green Needham celebrates its 20th year, we turn our focus this month to plastics reduction – the measures now in effect, how they were achieved, what the future might hold — and how you can be part of the
Green Needham is joining Sustainable Wellesley, Green Newton, 350MA, and environmental organizations across Massachusetts, in putting out a crucial Action Alert! We are asking you to contact Needham’s State Representative, Josh Tarsky, before Wednesday, 5 p.m., and voice your opposition
Two important community meetings are coming up next week. The Large House Review Study Committee will hold its final Community Meeting on Tuesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in Powers Hall (Town Hall) and on Zoom. The committee will present
Sun Day, September 21, is a national day of celebration and support for clean energy. As Green Needham investigated the extent of local solar arrays, we quickly realized that we have much to celebrate in Needham! Come see our display
The federal tax credits for various energy-related technologies that were part of the Biden 2022 IRA Legislation have been eliminated by federal legislation signed into law this month. 2025 is now the last year to claim a variety of federal
Summer is here! As we vacation and celebrate with family and friends, July is a perfect month for making some personal changes to reduce our use of plastics. Beyond Plastics is encouraging people to participate in Plastic Free July, offering
For solar array owners who participated in the SREC program — What happens when your 10-year SREC payments expire? In this situation, your net metering credits from Eversource will continue, and in addition, you can consider transitioning to the Class
On Sunday, June 8th, from 3-5 p.m., Race Amity Day & Richard Fry Plaque Dedication at Avery Field will celebrate the friendships between people of different races and cultures, and recognize the collaborations which advance equity and social justice. All
As Earth Day 2025 approaches, we are faced with an all-out assault on environmental protection and climate action. Under the Trump administration, the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement was followed by a raft of shocking actions. The administration
For everything there is a season, and for now, Green Needham’s Sustainable Landscaping Team has decided not to move forward with the Citizens’ Petition to ban gas-powered leaf blowers during the summer months. The Team believes that electric landscaping equipment
