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SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Garden Bed Design and Construction
DESCRIPTION:In-person \nPeter Hauschka \nSpring is a great time to build new gardens or to improve and redesign existing ones. This hands-on class at the instructor’s one-acre garden will cover garden bed layout\, rain garden design\, sod removal\, digging\, edging\, soil sifting and amendment\, mulching\, and the planting of perennials\, shrubs and trees. Limited to 12. \nDate: Saturday\, April 9 (rain date Sunday 4/10)                       Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation: Instructor’s Needham garden                           Fee: $39
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-garden-bed-design-and-construction/
CATEGORIES:Home
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T111500
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SUMMARY:Climate Emergency Vigil
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 11 at 11 a.m.\, church bells will ring for 11 minutes at First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave. and the Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave.\, as a reminder that we are in the 11th hour of the Climate Emergency. As the bells ring\, all are welcome to join the vigil on the lawn of either church. Bring your own sign or use one of the signs provided. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/climate-emergency-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T203000
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SUMMARY:Fair Housing Through the Context of Modern-Day Needham
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event\, presented by Temple Beth Shalom in partnership with Equal Justice Needham\, will be an engaging presentation and discussion with urban planner and fair housing policy expert Judi Barrett. \nRegister here. \nJoin the program virtually at 7:15 pm on Monday\, April 11th as urban planner and fair housing expert Judi Barrett leads  an educational and engaging discussion on the history and present-day implications of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. On the anniversary of the signing of this law\, Judi will help participants better understand the history of housing segregation and redlining in our country\, the events that led to creation of this landmark statute\, the progress that has taken place since that time\, as well as the continued systemic barriers that prevent so many from achieving equal access to a safe\, decent\, and affordable home. \nJudi Barrett is the founding principal and managing director of Barrett Planning Group LLC. She brings 33 years of planning and community development experience as a consultant and community and economic development professional with state and local government. She is well known for her work in affordable and fair housing policy and inclusionary zoning.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/fair-housing-through-the-context-of-modern-day-needham/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T193000
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SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education:  Establishing and Maintaining a Healthy Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \nNicholas Nogueira \nIt takes knowledge and care to establish and maintain a beautiful lawn\, but that doesn’t mean that you need to hire an expensive service to do the work for you. In this class\, you will learn important tips that will enable you to care for your lawn. Topics covered will include: soil health; organic fertilization needs for every lawn type; identifying and rectifying common problems such as weed control\, fungus/moss/mushrooms\, soil pH and heat stress; required maintenance practices (watering\, aeration\, detaching etc.). The instructor has over 12 years of lawn care experience and many tips to share. Limited to 15. \nDates: 2 Thursdays\, April 14-21                               Time: 6:00-7:30 PM  \nFee: $49
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-establishing-and-maintaining-a-healthy-lawn/
CATEGORIES:Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T203000
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SUMMARY:Needham Community Farm Program: Landscaping with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join the Needham Community Farm’s “Landscaping with Native Plants” Program on April 14th at 7:30pm – this is a virtual event via Zoom. \n\nAbout the event \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a “native plant” and why should you add them to your landscape? Native plants support bugs\, birds\, butterflies and other wildlife\, and don’t need watering (once established)\, fertilizer\, or pesticides. Not sure how or where to start? Needham resident Joanne Neale\, the owner of Garden MentorSM landscape design and consulting\, will talk to us about the benefits of native plants\, how to prepare a bed\, and show us slides of suggested natives. Joanne’s gardening philosophy is based on low maintenance\, sustainability\, and organic methods\, with an emphasis on native plants. She has published articles on gardening\, teaches at Needham Community Education\, and is a member of Green Needham and many other environmental and horticultural organizations. This workshop is co-sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom Environmental Action Committee and Green Needham. \nRegister for the Zoom meeting at: RSVP \n  \nAttendees will be given access to the First Annual Native Plant Sale\, hosted by Needham Community Farm and Green Needham. Three native plant bundle options will be offered: full sun\, part sun/part shade\, full shade. Plants will be available for pick up on Saturday\, May 21. More information available soon. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-community-farm-program-landscaping-with-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000
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SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers' Webinar: Earth Month: EV Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance’s  “Earth Month: EV Chat” webinar\n\nTuesday\, April 26 2021\, 12:00pm\nOnline – Zoom\n\n\nEV owners and enthusiasts alike are eager to chat about the benefits of driving electric. Electric Vehicle Chats are a chance for folks to come together to talk about EVs and for beginners to have their questions answered by experienced EV owners. This session is both informal and informative. Register to join the conversation today! \n\n\nRSVP Now to participate.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-consumers-webinar-earth-month-ev-chat/
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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SUMMARY:Needham Townwide Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:As we continue our Earth Day celebrations\, we hope you join Needham High School’s Environmental Action Club and the Needham community on 4/30 from 12-2pm at the Quarry at Claxton Field (where the NHS Boosters sells Christmas trees) to listen to various speakers\, clean up the town forest\, and meet other environmental enthusiasts. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. We hope to see you there!” \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-townwide-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Claxton Field\, 1380 Central Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Schools
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Ready to get started with natives?  The co-sponsors have worked with the Native Plant Trust and Joanne Neale to offer three native plant collections for sale – one for sun\, one for shade\, and one for mixed sun/shade.  In the workshop\, Joanne will specifically discuss each of these plants and best practices for successful planting and care. \nPlant collections must be pre-ordered\, and will be available for pick-up in Needham on May 21st. \nCLICK HERE to go to the Native Plant Sale website. \nQuestions?  NativePlantSale@NeedhamFarm.org
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Home
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Farm":MAILTO:info@needhamfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T203000
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SUMMARY:Green Needham Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever wonder who the people are behind Green Needham and what they are working on? Come “meet” the Green Needham team virtually and hear what Green Needham has been up to recently\, and what our priorities are for the coming year. This is a great time to ask questions\, share your suggestions\, and even volunteer to help Green Needham on one of its active projects. \nMeet us on Zoom from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday\, June 9.  Click here to register. \nThe timing is especially important now that the Town is making a Climate Action Plan that will introduce exciting new opportunities to our community.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-virtual-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T160000
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SUMMARY:Needham High School Civics Showcase - featuring climate change and environmental issues
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Needham and the Needham High School Social Studies Department are co-sponsoring Students Advocate for Change\, the inaugural Needham High School Civics Showcase\, on Saturday\, June 11 at 2-4 PM at Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall. \nThe new civics education law requires all high school students to select a state or local issue and prepare an advocacy plan. At the Showcase\, eleventh grade students will share their research\, materials\, and positions in a science fair type setting. \nNeedham High School students (and teachers) have been involved with Green Needham since our earliest days. Green Needham has supported their work\, and students and student organizations have been catalysts and contributors on past and current projects.  The impacts of climate change are no longer in the future – we are experiencing them here and now.  So it is no surprise that the largest number of projects at the showcase address climate change and the environment: \n  \n\nA tree-planting project in Needham\, specifically graduation trees that students plant from the time they are in their first year of elementary school\nAdding solar panels to schools in Needham\nElectrify the Commonwealth’s vehicle fleet\nGovernment action for conversation and protection of the environment\, as well as limiting pollution.\nHelp to reduce pollution\nImproved conservation of energy and advocating for increased energy efficiency.\nMake Massachusetts more sustainable.\nPromoting that all new construction should accommodate solar energy\nReducing pesticides\nTo pass the 100% Clean Energy Act to improve our economy and consumption in our community.\nWe are advocating for the Massachusetts 100% renewable energy by 2035 bill\, aka Bill H.3288.\n\nPlease join them – and us – at Powers Hall on Saturday June 11th to learn about our students’ civic engagement.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-high-school-civics-showcase-featuring-climate-change-and-environmental-issues/
LOCATION:Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Green Needham
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T124500
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UID:15349-1655208000-1655210700@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:EVs 101 for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity because they’re fun to drive\, cost less to fuel and maintain\, and are better for the environment. For businesses with vehicles\, those benefits can add up quickly.  The Charles River Chamber of Commerce’s Environment Committee is pleased to offer a  EV 101 webinar for businesses\, free to members and non-members.  Join Mal Skowron\, policy & program coordinator at Green Energy Consumers Alliance to learn more about the benefits of EVs\, how quickly the car market is changing in Massachusetts\, and how to consider charging infrastructure for your business. \nRSVP here for this complementary webinar on Tuesday\, June 14th  from 12:00 noon to 12:45 pm. \nGreen Needham  is a member of the Charles River Chamber of Commerce’s Environment Committee. \nGreen Energy Consumer Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Boston with the mission to harness the power of energy consumers to speed the transition to a low carbon future.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/evs-101-for-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T203000
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SUMMARY:Green Needham's "Plastic Waste Reduction Group" hosts Zoom call to discuss Plastic Bag Ban by-law in Needham
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham’s Plastic Waste Reduction Group is working toward passing a Plastic Bag Ban by-law for our town.  We will be having a planning meeting on Wednesday\, June 22nd from 7-8:30PM\, and invite anyone interested in helping to join us.  We will devise a plan to reach out to Town Meeting members to get their help in encouraging our Select Board to add the by-law to the October warrant for a vote. Our larger goal is to motivate people to bring reusable bags when shopping\, so we will also discuss ways to encourage this change in behavior including: adding signage at stores as reminders\, discussing the feasibility of adding a fee for paper bags\, and ways to involve students in elementary\, middle and high school to help spread the word. \nIn addition\, our group aims to educate Needhamites on the negative impact of single-use plastics on climate change\, human health\, and the environment.  To that end\, we are working on a Public Service Announcement\, and will also host guest speakers to raise awareness about this important topic. \nZoom info for the team meeting: \nTopic: Green Needham Plastic Waste Reduction team meeting \nTime: Jun 22\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84877155917?pwd=amc3VXVuWk96eGZ3OC9abkxRLzRTQT09 \nMeeting ID: 848 7715 5917 \nPasscode: 444954 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,84877155917#\,\,\,\,*444954# US (Chicago) \n+19294362866\,\,84877155917#\,\,\,\,*444954# US (New York) \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needhams-plastic-waste-reduction-group-hosts-zoom-call-to-discuss-plastic-bag-ban-by-law-in-needham/
CATEGORIES:Toward Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T020239Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Lawn Care Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of lawn care that causes high pollution and incessant noise? Join us on July 16th to learn about lawn care sustainability. All participants will have the opportunity to learn/demo electric equipment\, electric lawn services\, and robotic mowers! This is a free public event intended to make lawn care a more sustainable practice in our community. \nSponsored by the Needham Garden Center and the Town of  Sherborn’s Sustainability Coordinator – click here for event flyer.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/sustainable-lawn-care-event/
LOCATION:7 Sassamon Rd. Natick MA 01760
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T100000
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CREATED:20220809T153923Z
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SUMMARY:Dispelling Myths about Net Zero & Passive House Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Watch a reply of the August 11th webinar here.\n\nRecognizing the growing demand to make residential buildings energy efficient\, an increasing number of developers\, architects\, and builders are embracing Passive House building standards. \nBut others are skeptical that Passive House and net zero residential buildings can be built at a reasonable cost\, look beautiful and cut energy use by the promised 40% to 60%. \nThe Charles River Chamber of Commerce invites you to a free webinar on Thursday\, August 11th from 9:00 am to 10;00 am. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll share examples of recently-built developments. We will discuss what was hard\, what was easy\, and the lessons learned by teams that build Passive House and net zero buildings. We will also describe the significant financial incentives both for building Passive House buildings\, and for attending training sessions about high-performance all-electric single-family homes. \nThe webinar is targeted for those in the development\, building and real estate sectors but the content could be of interest to anyone looking to understand opportunities and obstacles towards making single and multi-family homes more energy efficient. \nThe webinar will include a Q & A. \nRegistration for this free webinar is here at the Chamber’s website.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/dispelling-myths-about-net-zero-passive-house-buildings/
CATEGORIES:Home,Newton-Needham Chamber
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20220831T223413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T223413Z
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SUMMARY:Green Needham Plastic Waste Reduction team meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Green Needham Plastic Waste Reduction team meeting\nTime: Sep 1\, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85737385314?pwd=aVhDRCtQd3Fsa2w5QmJFSU9jYkU0dz09 \nMeeting ID: 857 3738 5314\nPasscode: 267326 \n\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,85737385314#\,\,\,\,*267326# US\n+13126266799\,\,85737385314#\,\,\,\,*267326# US (Chicago)
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-plastic-waste-reduction-team-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Toward Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20220831T200530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T222531Z
UID:15883-1662714000-1662717600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham St/ Highland Ave Corridor Project Update
DESCRIPTION:Fri. Sep 9th\, from 9 to 10 a.m.  \nvia zoom  \nFree\, advanced registration required \nThe Charles River Regional Chamber (formerly Newton-Needham Chamber) has invited MassDOT and contractor P. Gioioso & Sons to provide business owners and other stakeholders with an update on construction completed so far for the Needham-Newton Corridor Project. \nWe’ll take a lookahead at upcoming work and provide a summary of what impacts abutters can expect as the construction moves into the fall. \nThis multi-year project entails improvements for traffic safety and operations and multimodal accommodations from Winchester Street at Route 9\, along Needham Street in Newton to Highland Avenue at Webster Street in Needham. The project also includes widening the bridge over the Charles River. \nPlease join us – RSVP to register.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-st-highland-ave-corridor-project-update/
CATEGORIES:Newton-Needham Chamber
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles River Regional Chamber":MAILTO:info@charlesriverchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20220924T155350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T165659Z
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SUMMARY:Needham RTS\, Green Needham Host Recycling & Solid Waste Forum
DESCRIPTION:Needham RTS\, Green Needham Host Recycling & Solid Waste Forum \nNovember 2nd event will include discussion of current recycling trends\, food waste in Needham\, state Waste Ban\, and more \nNEEDHAM – Tuesday\, October 25\, 2022 — Needham Public Works\, in collaboration with Green Needham\, will host a Recycling & Solid Waste Forum at the Needham Public Library\, November 2nd from 7pm – 9pm. \nMatthew DeMarrais\, Acting Superintendent of the Recycling & Solid Waste for the Town will provide an overview of the Recycling & Transfer Station and current trash & recycling data\, projects\, and recent upgrades. \nGreg Cooper\, MA DEP Director will present Challenges of Waste in MA.  He will discuss the revised MA DEP Waste Ban items\, layout the goals of the 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan and discuss the ways we will achieve those waste-reduction marks. \nGreg Williams from Agri-Cycle Energy will present on Food Waste Recycling in New England.  He will focus on the current process of food waste recycling through anerobic digestion – current technology\, the challenges\, and long-term goals.  Dovetailing on Greg William’s talk\, Jen Tuttelman from the Needham Public Schools Nutritional Services will speak briefly about the upcoming food waste program at the High School. \nPaul Degnan is the General Manager of Casella Recycling’s Auburn Material Recovery Facility (the Town’s household recycling processor). Paul will discuss what items can and can’t be recycled and recycling challenges.  He will also provide an overview of regional and national markets\, with an eye towards next year’s trends. \nFollowing these presentations will be a Q & A session.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/fall-recycling-forum/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave\, Needham \, 02494
CATEGORIES:Recycling,Toward Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T120000
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SUMMARY:Congressman Jake Auchincloss Hosts Climate Forum in Needham November 10th
DESCRIPTION:Congressman Jake Auchincloss is hosting a Climate Summit in Needham on Nov. 10 from 8:30 am to noon. The summit will bring together climate stakeholders from the Massachusetts 4th District and beyond to hear directly from leaders in academia\, industry and public policy about their efforts to curb climate change\, and how Massachusetts will lead the nation in these efforts. \nYou must RSVP here by November 1st to attend the live event in Needham. \nTopics Include:  \n\nUpdate on federal climate policy\nClimate policy and advancements in Massachusetts\nEmerging green technologies\nInternational innovation\nClimate diplomacy\n\n  \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nCongressman Jake Auchincloss\nGilda Barabino\, Ph.D.\, President of Olin College of Engineering\nJoe Kennedy III\, Managing Director of Citizens Energy\nLeaders from Beacon Hill\nLeaders in the clean energy sector\nLeaders in international climate diplomacy and innovation
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/congressman-jake-auchincloss-hosts-climate-forum-in-needham-november-10th/
CATEGORIES:Legislative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20221108T140130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T140130Z
UID:16061-1668540600-1668546000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Lane Lyceum: Needham Climate Action Plan\, Tues. Nov 15th at 7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:How can a town respond to the climate crisis? The featured speaker at First Parish’s Nov. 15 Lane Lyceum will be Stephen Frail\, Chair of the Town of Needham’s Climate Action Planning Committee. The Committee has been charged by the Select Board with providing a roadmap for the town\, its residents\, and business to achieve net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050. Stephen will discuss the process of making the plan\, its priorities for the coming year\, and he will also explain Community Electricity Aggregation\, which was approved at the Oct. 24 Needham Town Meeting. Join us on Zoom!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/lane-lyceum-needham-climate-action-plan-tues-nov-15th-at-730-pm/
LOCATION:First Parish Church in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houses of Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Parish in Needham":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230129T183125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T184037Z
UID:16447-1675706400-1675713600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Public Works Department Hosts Public Forum Mon Feb 6th
DESCRIPTION:They’re among the Town’s most visible workers – Department of Public Works employees who plow and repair town roads\, maintain schools and municipal buildings\, fix water and sewer lines\, care for the Town’s trees and fields\, and more. Now the community is invited to learn more about what the Town’s 150 public works employees do\, the projects they have in store and how residents can be a part of keeping Needham safe\, healthy\, and beautiful. The Needham Department of Public Works will host a public forum Monday\, February 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm in Powers Hall in Town Hall. Attendees will hear a brief presentation from the Director of Public Works and from each of the Division heads. Following the presentations\, the public will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about upcoming projects. \nThose who cannot attend in person but want to participate can join by Zoom. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-public-works-department-hosts-public-forum/
LOCATION:Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230208T205429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T205429Z
UID:16485-1676106000-1676120400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:HomeWorks Energy signs up Residents for No-Cost Energy Assessment at RTS
DESCRIPTION:While you’re at the RTS on Saturday\, Feb. 11th\, sign up for your no-cost home energy assessment with Green Needham’s Mass Save partner HomeWorks Energy.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/homeworks-energy-signs-up-residents-for-no-cost-energy-assessment-at-rts/
LOCATION:Needham RTS\, 1421 Central Ave\, Needham \, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230220T161147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T161147Z
UID:16547-1676980800-1676984400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Real Estate Webinar:  Adapting to the 2023 MA Stretch Code Updates
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, Massachusetts will implement a new energy code\, giving it one of the most progressive energy standards in the country. The code seeks to align with other upcoming regulations pushing projects to decarbonize and electrify and provides separate pathways for projects depending on their program\, size\, and location. This presentation will help building owners and managers be ready to meet these new code requirements and to start future projects off on the right foot. \nThis webinar\, sponsored by the Charles River Regional Chamber\, is presented by:    Patrick Murphy\, Director of Sustainable Design Vandeweil Engineers\, and Lara Pfadt\, Senior Associate\, Architect and Sustainability Strategist at Finegold Alexander Artitects \nClick here to register for this free webinar. \nNote:  this event will be recorded.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/real-estate-webinar-adapting-to-the-2023-ma-stretch-code-updates/
LOCATION:https://nnchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/11978
CATEGORIES:Business,Newton-Needham Chamber
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles River Regional Chamber":MAILTO:info@charlesriverchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230208T205839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T205839Z
UID:16489-1677920400-1677934800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:HomeWorks Energy signs up Residents for No-Cost Energy Assessment at RTS
DESCRIPTION:While you’re at the RTS on Saturday\, March 4th\, sign up for your no-cost home energy assessment with Green Needham’s Mass Save partner HomeWorks Energy.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/homeworks-energy-signs-up-residents-for-no-cost-energy-assessment-at-rts-2/
LOCATION:Needham RTS\, 1421 Central Ave\, Needham \, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230324T155645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T155645Z
UID:16668-1680334200-1680361200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Re-Use It Swap Shop to Reopen on April 1st at the RTS
DESCRIPTION:The Re-Use-It Swap Shop at the Recycling and Transfer Station will re-open for donations and pick-ups Saturday\, April 1\, 2023. The Swap Shop hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Please note\, there is no drop-off after 3 pm on Saturdays. The Swap Shop area is also closed on Paint Saturdays\, which run every third Saturday from April through October.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/re-use-it-swap-shop-to-reopen-on-april-1st-at-the-rts/
CATEGORIES:Toward Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230203T230219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T031123Z
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SUMMARY:The Problem with Plastic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the world of plastic\, including how it’s manufactured and why production has recently increased.   We will discuss the challenges of recycling plastic and explore the harmful effects of plastic pollution on our environment and human health.  The talk will include simple ways for the citizens of Needham to take an active role in reducing plastic production and consumption.  Our speaker\, Kathy Raiz\, from the Beyond Plastic’s Speaker’s Bureau and Green Needham’s Plastic Waste Reduction Team\, is excited to chat with you about how to make our community more sustainable. \nAbout the Presenter Kathy Raiz \nKathy has been a member of the Beyond Plastics Speaker’s Bureau from its inception in 2021. Since attending Judith Enck’s class on plastic pollution\, she has become eager to educate people about the negative impact that plastic has on the environment and personal health\, while encouraging citizens to take an active role in reducing plastic production and consumption. She is a member of Green Needham’s Plastic Reduction Team and is currently working to pass a plastic bag ban bylaw in the town. \nKathy has a BS from Tufts University and a MS in Human Resources Development from Villanova University. She works with various non-profit organizations as an HR Consultant. She lives in Needham\, MA with her husband and their two daughters. Kathy also enjoys teaching piano lessons and participating in community theater productions.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-plastic-predicament/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Toward Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230410T215627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T215627Z
UID:16768-1681385400-1681392600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Plastic Free Lunch Day at Sunita Williams Elementary school
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free Lunch Day! \nIn partnership with Mr. Goneconto & Ms. Gunning’s 4th grade classes\, Green Needham\, and NPS Nutrition Services\, Sunita Williams will take part in a Plastic-Free Lunch Day Challenge on Thursday\, April 13th.  Click here to learn all the details! We encourage all students and staff to participate to make it a success! \nRead the flyer.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/plastic-free-lunch-day-at-sunita-williams-elementary-school/
CATEGORIES:Schools,Toward Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230214T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T163723Z
UID:16527-1682157600-1682164800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:2023 Earth Day Charles River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION AND GREEN NEEDHAM ON SATURDAY\, APRIL 22ND FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL CHARLES RIVER EARTH DAY CLEANUP \nThe Earth Day Charles River Cleanup builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River Cleanup®\, which has removed over 25 million pounds of trash from America’s waterways. Our cleanup brings together over 3\,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter\, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance along all 80 miles of the Charles River. \nBy volunteering with CRWA\, you’ll be able to participate in the cleanup of the parks\, forests\, and paths along the upper portion of our river in Newton\, Weston\, Wellesley\, Dedham\, and more! In an effort to be more environmentally friendly\, we encourage volunteers to bring their own pair of gloves. Trash bags\, picker-uppers\, and other cleanup materials will be supplied to those who wish to participate. \nREGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL\, FAMILY\, NON-PROFIT\, OR SCHOOL!\nIndividuals\, families\, and non-corporate groups are encouraged to participate in this year’s Charles River Cleanup on Saturday\, April 22nd\, 2023. To support CRWA’s mission of protecting and preserving the Charles River\, we would greatly appreciate a suggested donation of $5 per person. \nREGISTER AS A GROUP\nClick here to get more information about this event.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/2023-earth-day-charles-river-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230208T203017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T033425Z
UID:16477-1682249400-1682253000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Church of Needham Hosts Mass Save Forum on Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Take action this Earth Day! \nJoin the Environmental Ministry team at the Congregational Church of Needham on Sunday\, April 23th (Earth Day) after the 10am service\, to learn more about how you can save money and energy on your utility bills by getting a no-cost home energy assessment. Representatives from Green Needham’s Mass Save partner\, HomeWorks Energy\, will be available with information about the program\, and will be able to schedule your no-cost home energy assessment\, which can either be in person or online.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/congregational-church-of-needham-hosts-mass-save-forum/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham 
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Houses of Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230329T183626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T183626Z
UID:16723-1682726400-1682812799@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Town of Needham Earth Day Cleanup: Friday April 28 - Sunday April 30\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Get a group of friends/neighbors together to help clean up Needham – join the Town’s clean-up weekend of public space – public school\, park\, and forests in Needham. \nCome celebrate Earth Day with us! Join your neighbors as we clean up the town from the tough winter. Supplies will be provided at the Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street. \nWe ask that you pre-register with the number of participants so that we can have enough supplies. Have a favorite park or trail you’d like to give a little extra TLC? Let us know so we can assign you there! All ages are welcome! \nSupply Pick-up Date/Time:\nFriday\, April 28\, 9:00am – 5:00pm OR\nSaturday\, April 29\, 9:00am – 12:00pm \nClean-up Dates:\nFriday\, April 28\nSaturday\, April 29\nSunday\, April 30 \nRegistration and other information can be found in the Winter/Spring brochure at needhamprograms.com or at https://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/42470/Winter-Spring-Brochure-22-23
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/town-of-needham-earth-day-cleanup-friday-april-28-sunday-april-30-2023/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072317
CREATED:20230214T210733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T161504Z
UID:16534-1683982800-1683993600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Learn about Driving Green - Test Drive an Electric Vehicle (EV)
DESCRIPTION:Test drive an electric vehicle (EV) at this Town of Needham\, Green Needham and the New England Electric Auto Association sponsored event.  Auto dealers\, including Quirk Auto Group of Braintree\, will be on hand with Chevrolet\, Kia\, Ford and other EV brands for you to test drive.  Members of New England Electric Vehicle Association will attend with a variety of privately owned EVs.  And Landry’s Bicycles will be showcasing various electric bikes for you to test ride. \nFree ice cream from Abbott’s Frozen Custard! \nClick here to view event flyer.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/learn-about-driving-green-test-drive-an-electric-vehicle-ev/
LOCATION:Sunita L. Williams Elementary School\, 585 Central Ave.\, Needham\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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