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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000
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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
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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:20260404T083037
CREATED:20230203T230219Z
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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:20260404T083037
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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:20260404T083037
CREATED:20230214T204515Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T123000
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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:20260404T083037
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:20260404T083037
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20230504T202114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T202114Z
UID:16826-1684263600-1684269000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Carbon Countdown 2023 - Virtual Workshop Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Middlesex will sponsor a pair of free virtual workshops\, Creating Sustainable Solutions\n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, May 16 at 7 pm — Massachusetts’ Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer\nTopic: an equitable and sustainable future: A Vision for Massachusetts \nAnd mark your calendar for “part 2”:   Saturday\, May 20 at 9:30 am — Senator Mike Barrett (see separate event listing)\nTopic includes four climate solution breakout rooms: \n\nBiodiversity: Protecting ecosystems\, in our backyard and beyond\nBuilding Electrification: A future without fossil fuels\nNetworked Geothermal: Neighborhood scale heating and cooling\nAffordable Housing: Healthy\, Efficient\, Resilient\n\nThe event is FREE | Register at CarbonCountdown2023.eventbrite.com \nLink to event flyer  \nSponsored by Sustainable Middlesex | Spread the word to your networks!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/carbon-countdown-2023-virtual-workshop-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Legislative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20230504T201528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T191740Z
UID:16829-1684573200-1684580400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Carbon Countdown 2023 - Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Middlesex presents a FREE event:  Carbon Countdown 2023: Onward! Reaching our 2030 Climate Targets.   \nSaturday\, May 20 at 9:00 am Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer will speak about An equitable and sustainable future: A Vision for Massachusetts. Her talk will be followed by a Q&A session via Zoom. Then Senator Mike Barrett will talk about connecting citizen activists to the legislative process\, as well as connecting the Executive Branch work to the work of the Legislature. \nHis talk will be followed by breakout rooms based on the community driven initiatives. \nYou can choose two breakout room options from the following four sessions: \n10:00 am: \n\nBiodiversity: Protecting ecosystems\, in our backyard and beyond – Speaker: David Morgan\nBuilding Electrification: A future without fossil fuels – Speakers: Anne Wright\, BEA Facilitator and Bob Zogg\, HeatSmart Alliance Facilitator\n\n10:30 am: \n\nNetworked Geothermal: Neighborhood scale heating and cooling – Speaker: Zeyneb Magavi\, co-founder of HEET.\nAffordable Housing: Healthy\, Efficient\, Resilient – Speaker: Neal Mongold\n\nRegister here: https://CarbonCountdown2023.eventbrite.com \nLink to event flyer  \nSponsored by Sustainable Middlesex | Spread the word to your networks!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/carbon-countdown-2023-virtual-workshop-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Legislative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20230517T185210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T185210Z
UID:16858-1684573200-1684587600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Help Needed at the Needham Community Farm's Seedling Sale/Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Please sign up to help the Needham Community Farm with their Spring Seedling Sale/Fundraiser!  Help needed for several tasks.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/help-needed-at-the-needham-community-farms-seedling-sale-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Community Farm
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Farm":MAILTO:info@needhamfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20230523T184826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T185442Z
UID:16901-1685475000-1685480400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Climate Crisis and How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint with Ed Quinlan\, Jan and Claire Galkowski
DESCRIPTION:Explore what homeowners can do to reduce their home’s carbon footprint in this presentation by Ed Quinlan and Claire Galkowski. They will discuss weatherization\, Electric Vehicles\, heat pumps\, and house solar options The presentation will include an example of an existing home that has been upgraded to make it a “net-zero” home. \nZoom link
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/first-parish-in-needhams-lane-lyceum-the-climate-crisis-and-how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint/
LOCATION:First Parish Church in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Parish in Needham":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20230619T161745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T162030Z
UID:16997-1687977900-1687982400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Moms Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Let’s bike! Join other local moms who bike (or wish to) for a fun cruise around town. Come enjoy a casual evening bike ride around some Needham neighborhoods. We’ll end at The James in Needham Center. This is a social ride/roll\, so organizers are wearing what they wear to go hang out with friends. \nWednesday\, June 28th (rain-date Thursday\, June 29th) \nMeet at the Needham Town Common starting at 6:45 pm\, roll at 7:15\, gather at The James 8:00 pm. Can’t make it at the start\, then still join us after 8 at The James. \nEven if you cannot make it\, share your email below to learn more about future events like this\, including family bike events. \nRSVP / Express interest: Needham Moms Night Out (google.com) \nQuestions / Ideas? Reach out to Beth at Needhambikemoms@gmail.com
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-moms-night-out/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall Green\, GPA & HIghland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20231006T163723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T163723Z
UID:17677-1696962600-1696966200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing on October 10\, 2023 to Support Adoption of the Specialized Code
DESCRIPTION:The Select Board will hold a public hearing on adoption of the Specialized Code during its meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday\, October 10\, 2023\, at approximately 6:30 pm. Please plan to attend and show your support for this important change to our building code. If you are not able to attend in person\, you can join via Zoom – see below: \nZoom Link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89068374046?pwd=UzBqaWIrNWZrSWdCQkpaZkJyd1RHQT09\nWebinar ID: 890 6837 4046\nPasscode: 221095
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/public-hearing-on-october-10-2023-to-support-adoption-of-the-specialized-code/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20231119T014358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T211454Z
UID:17827-1701284400-1701291600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Housing Coalition (NHC) Co-hosts Open Meeting at the Library
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Housing Coalition (NHC)\, on behalf of the Needham community\, was selected to be part of the Municipal Engagement Initiative program of the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)\, with the support of the Town of Needham. Together\, we want to advocate for more housing choice and help Needham build community awareness. \nNeedham Town Meeting members will be voting on two critical housing issues in 2024: \n\nZoning and funding for the Needham Housing Authority redevelopment\nRezoning to bring Needham into compliance with the MBTA Communities Law\n\nNow is an excellent time for us to get together to learn and work toward supporting good decisions for our town. This gathering is seeking to expand the outreach and engagement process and bring more people to the table. \nAt the meeting on November 29\, we will briefly introduce CHAPA and NHC\, provide background information about housing in Needham\, update you on the current housing initiatives – and then open it up for discussion to get your thoughts and ideas on how we can advocate for more housing options in Needham. This is an in-person event\, but there will be a Zoom option.  Click here to register.  Click here to read the flyer.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-housing-coalition-nhc-co-hosts-open-meeting-at-the-library/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave\, Needham \, 02494
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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ORGANIZER;CN="needham housing coalition":MAILTO:needhamhousingcoalition@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20231127T010005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T140814Z
UID:17846-1701284400-1701291600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Single-use Plastic Reduction Team and Landscaping Team Planning Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham’s Single-use Plastic Reduction team and our Landscaping Equipment team are launching new initiatives to create environmentally focused bylaws for the town to consider at Town Meeting next May. \nA planning meeting is taking place on Wednesday\, November 29th via zoom at 7:00PM for Single-use Plastic Reduction\, and at 8:00PM for a Gas-powered Leaf Blower Ban. If you would like to be part of the effort to make Needham more sustainable\, contact Kathy Raiz for the zoom information.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/single-use-plastic-reduction-team-and-landscaping-team-planning-meetings/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:Landsaping,Plastic Waste Reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20240107T221336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T221336Z
UID:18031-1704823200-1704828600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Town Holds Public Hearing on Needham Climate Action Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:The Town has announced a public hearing to gather feedback on the Plan during their Tuesday\, January 9 meeting (in person and via Zoom). The text below appeared recently in the Town newsletter. \n“The Select Board will be holding a public hearing at its regular meeting on Tuesday\, January 9th on the Town’s Climate Action Roadmap\, a comprehensive plan that outlines Needham’s commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050\, as mandated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and directed by the Needham Select Board. The roadmap is the result of extensive research\, community engagement\, and collaboration with various stakeholders and outlines specific targets\, milestones\, and actionable strategies across all sectors of our community. \nThe Board is interested in hearing the opinions of residents from a variety of backgrounds and welcomes any resident or interested party to provide testimony.  The hearing will be held at 6:05 pm on Tuesday\, January 9th at Town Hall in the Select Board Chambers and via Zoom (Webinar ID 890 6837 4046). \nHow to Provide Feedback at a Public Hearing \nYou may attend the hearing in person to share your comments or\, if you’re attending the meeting by Zoom\, please raise your virtual hand to ask to speak. You may also email your comments in advance of the hearing at selectboard@needhamma.gov. Questions about this can be directed to the Town Manager’s office at otm@needhamma.gov.”
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/town-holds-public-hearing-on-needham-climate-action-roadmap/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall Select Board Chambers\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T083037
CREATED:20240302T184616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T184616Z
UID:18198-1710424800-1710430200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing on Needham Municipal Aggregation March 14th
DESCRIPTION:Dept. of Public Utilities to Hold Public Hearing on Needham Municipal Aggregation March 14th at 2pm \nOn February 2\, 2024\, the Town of Needham filed a request with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities for approval of a municipal aggregation plan pursuant to Mass. General Law 164\, § 134. The Department will conduct a virtual public hearing to receive comments on the Town’s filing via Zoom on Thursday\, March 14th at 2 pm.  Click here for additional information on the hearing as well as the link to join by Zoom. \nFor additional information on Needham Power Choice and Needham’s municipal energy aggregation program\, please visit the Needham Power Choice page on the Town of Needham’s website.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/public-hearing-on-needham-municipal-aggregation-march-14th/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Online
CATEGORIES:State
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