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SUMMARY:Eating Habits of a Locavore
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how you could eat more local produce year-round?  For New Englanders\, this is challenging during the late fall\, winter\, & early spring.  If you’d like to learn how you can continue to eat local food during these periods\, please join the Needham Community Farm for their Eating Habits of a Locavore program\, and instructor Babette Wils will explain how you can do this – she’s been a practicing locavore for 10 years. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Eating Habits of a Locavore will be held on Monday\, April 1st from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge (off the cafeteria) at Needham High School. \nRegistration will be available throughNeedham Community Education.  Look for their catalog in your mail on online in mid-January.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/eating-habits-of-a-locavore/
LOCATION:Faculty Lounge (off the cafeteria) at Needham High School\, 609 Webster St\, Needham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130325T113059
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SUMMARY:NSL Presentation to the Needham Retired Men’s Club
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living presentation to the Needham Retired Men’s club at the Avita Senior home.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nsl-presentation-to-the-needham-retired-mens-club/
LOCATION:Avita Senior home\, 880 Greendale Ave  \, Needham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130320T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
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SUMMARY:Solar 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered if solar is right for your house?  If so\, join us for Green Needham’s Solar 101\, an introduction and guide to residential solar energy for homeowners.   \nWe will explain the technology and terminology of solar PV (photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems\, the criteria homeowners should consider before proceeding\, and acquisition and financing options (lease versus purchase).   \nNeedham’s new Building Commissioner\, David Roche\, will review what the Building Department will look for from the homeowner and the installer to ensure a safe and timely installation.   \nWe will also cover the questions that homeowners should ask of installers\, and tips from Needham residents who have been through the process.     \nFollowing the presentation\, several Needham homeowners and their installers will be available for questions and consultation. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Solar 101 will take place on Wednesday\, March 20th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Broadmeadow Performance Center. \nRegistration is available through Needham Community Education.  Call 781-455-0400 x235 to register by phone.   \nThe Needham Community Education catalog was mailed to all Needham households in late January.  You can find Solar 101 on page 6 of the catalog\, in the new “Living Green in Needham” section.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solar-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Broadmeadow Performance Center\, 120 Broadmeadow Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Renewable Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130311T203059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T195701Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Herb Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in adding more fresh herbs to your cooking and meals?  Or are you looking for plants that you can use to make tasty teas all year long?  If so\, please join the Needham Community Farm at their Creating Herb Gardens workshop\, and instructor Heather Borkowski will give you the basics for growing a wide variety of culinary and medicinal herbs. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Creating Herb Gardens will be held on Monday\, March 11th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Room 204 at Needham High School. \nRegistration will be available through Needham Community Education.  Look for their catalog in your mail on online in mid-January.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/creating-herb-gardens/
LOCATION:Needham High School – Room 204\, 609 Webster St.\, Needham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T164559
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20130209T003544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130209T003544Z
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SUMMARY:MCAN Yearly Conference:  Local Environmental Action 2013
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Toxics Action Center and Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) are collaborating to jointly put on the Local Environmental Action Conference. \nFor those already registered for Local Environmental Action 2013\, we’re excited to see you March 10th at Northeastern University. If you haven’t registered yet\, register now\, and don’t miss out on discounted Early Bird prices\, available through February 15th! Here are some of the workshops that you can choose from at this year’s conference: \n\n\nGetting Organics out of the Waste Stream: How to Fight Global Warming\, Reduce Trash and Make Landfills Safer\nCoal and The Revenge of Carboniferous Era: Using a 17th Century Fuel in the 21st Century\nWhat the Frack? Fact\, Fiction\, and Fracking\nWhat’s Coming Out of that Smokestack? Tips for Understanding\, Measuring and Monitoring Air Pollution from Fossil Fuel Power Plants\, Trash Incinerators\, and More\nCommunity Organizing Bootcamp: Learn the Core Skills and Tools for Organizing Your Community and Winning Your Campaign\n\nFor more information and our full list of workshops check out our website.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-yearly-conference-local-environmental-action-2013/
LOCATION:Northeastern University – Curry Center (building 50).\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130302T220059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20130201T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130217T173150Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Needham Community farm\, for a fun-filled evening to support the Farm.  Music will be provided by James Fernando\, and his fabulous Jazz Trio.  Heavy hor d’oeurves & decadent desserts; open bar and tasting (wine and beer);  50/50 Cash Raffle;  Silent and Live Auction (Online Auction Opens February 16th).  Go to the Community Farm’s website to learn more about this event. \n\n\nClick Here to Register!\n(Pre-registration Required)
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/jazz-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Masonic Lodge\, 1101 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130228T203059
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CREATED:20130211T233044Z
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SUMMARY:Web meeting - Green Needham Solar Team Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham is expanding its Solar Team.  Join us and help accelerate renewable solar energy in Needham.   \nThis is an “armchair” web meeting to introduce the opportunities for growing solar energy in Needham.  You don’t have to have a lot of time – or experience with solar – to help. See more about our planned projects here.  \nTo take part in this web meeting on February 28th at 7:30 pm: \n\nGo to this link  shortly before 7:30 pm\n\nLink address is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/513419445\nIf you have not previously used GoToMeeting to attend a web meeting\, allow a few extra minutes to download the GoToMeeting module.\n\nYou can use your computer’s microphone and speakers to participate (a headset is recommended\, but not required).\nYou may also call in using your telephone:\n\nDial +1 (805) 309-0027\nAccess Code: 513-419-445 (also the MeetingID)\n\n\nThat’s all there is!  If you have any questions\, please contact Michael Greis. \nIf you can’t make this session\, another session is being be held on Wednesday\, February 20th.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/web-meeting-green-needham-solar-team-introduction-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130225T203059
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CREATED:20130201T172808Z
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SUMMARY:Year-Round Backyard Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered if you could grow fresh produce year-round in your own yard?  If so\, please join The Needham Community Farm for their Year-Round Backyard Gardening program\, and instructor Babette Wils will explain how you can do this without expensive equipment\, greenhouses\, etc. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Year-Round Backyard Gardening will be held on Monday\, Feb. 25th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge at Needham High School. \nRegistration will be available throughNeedham Community Education.  Look for their catalog in your mail on online in mid-January.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/year-round-backyard-gardening/
LOCATION:NHS Faculty Lounge (off cafeteria)\, 609 Webster St\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food,Health,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130220T203059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20130211T232553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T232553Z
UID:2832-1361388600-1361392259@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Web meeting - Green Needham Solar Team Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham is expanding its Solar Team.  Join us and help accelerate renewable solar energy in Needham.   \nThis is an “armchair” web meeting to introduce the opportunities for growing solar energy in Needham.  You don’t have to have a lot of time – or experience with solar – to help. See more about our planned projects here.  \nTo take part in this web meeting on February 20th at 7:30 pm: \n\nGo to this link  shortly before 7:30 pm\n\nLink address is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/997720069\nIf you have not previously used GoToMeeting to attend a web meeting\, allow a few extra minutes to download the GoToMeeting module.\n\nYou can use your computer’s microphone and speakers to participate (a headset is recommended\, but not required).\nYou may also call in using your telephone:\n\nDial +1 (213) 493-0614\nAccess Code: 997-720-069 (also the MeetingID)\n\n\nThat’s all there is!  If you have any questions\, please contact Michael Greis. \nIf you can’t make this session\, another session will be held on Thursday\, February 28th.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/web-meeting-green-needham-solar-team-introduction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130207T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20130128T183159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140118T210756Z
UID:2773-1360263600-1360269900@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:MCAN Meeting - Waste Policies for Reducing Climate Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Mass Climate Action Network’s first climate education and steering committee meeting of 2013 will take up the topic of “Waste Policies for Reducting Climate Emissions” on February 7th at the Cary Library in Lexington. \nLynne Pledger of Clean Water Action will talk about the connection between climate change and waste. Prior to 2009\, the EPA calculated climate emissions from waste only in terms of the emissions from landfills and incinerators. But now\, using “systems-based accounting\,” EPA calculates that 42% of GHG from the U.S. can be attributed to our accelerated production and disposal cycle. \nLynne will look at the life cycle of what’s in the trash can\, and explain how climate action plans at the state and local level can reduce emissions resulting from production\, transportation and disposal of food\, products\, and packaging. \nAlso at this meeting\, MCAN Executive Director Rob Garrity will talk about the upcomming legislative sessions in Massachusetts and the nation’s capital and what may be in store for climate activists. \nThe Massachusetts Climate Action Network is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations in Massachusetts working on climate and sustainability issues (Green Needham is an MCAN member). MCAN holds is regular steering committee meetings in member communities around the region to encourage participation and allow chapter members from different communities to meet and to share ideas and experiences. All are invited to participate. There is no cost to attend. \nView information about this event on the MCAN calendar.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-meeting-waste-policies-for-reducing-climate-emissions/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130117T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121226T221817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T003737Z
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SUMMARY:Colonials and Ranches Weatherization Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! \nGreen Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes\, colonials and ranches. \nEach workshop will take place at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave. On Wednesday\, January 16 at7 p.m.\, the presentation will focus on Weatherizing Capes. On Thursday\, January17\, at 7 p.m. the focus will be on Weatherizing Colonials and Ranches in Needham. Each session will be led by experienced energy advisors from Next Step Living\, a company which has completed 24\,000 Mass Save® home energy assessments in Massachusetts. \nThe workshops will last approximately one hour\, with plenty of time for questions. All are welcome to come either night to learn more about their home’s weatherization options. Refreshments will be served. \nThe workshops are part of Green Needham Collaborative’s ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency. Their goal is to encourage residents not only to have home energy assessments\, but also to complete the weatherization work that will reduce energy use and utility costs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/capes-colonials-and-ranches-weatherization-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130116T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121226T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T003808Z
UID:2706-1358362800-1358367300@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Weatherization Workshop For Cape-Style Homes
DESCRIPTION:Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! \nGreen Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes\, colonials and ranches. \nEach workshop will take place at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave. On Wednesday\, January 16 at7 p.m.\, the presentation will focus on Weatherizing Capes. On Thursday\, January17\, at 7 p.m. the focus will be on Weatherizing Colonials and Ranches in Needham. Each session will be led by experienced energy advisors from Next Step Living\, a company which has completed 24\,000 Mass Save® home energy assessments in Massachusetts. The workshops will last approximately one hour\, with plenty of time for questions.  All are welcome to come either night to learn more about their home’s weatherization options. Refreshments will be served. \nThe workshops are part of Green Needham Collaborative’s ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency. Their goal is to encourage residents not only to have home energy assessments\, but also to complete the weatherization work that will reduce energy use and utility costs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/capes-colonials-and-ranches-weatherization-workshops/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121204T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121113T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121113T170348Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Consumers Alliance 30th Anniversary Dinner and awards ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Mass Energy Consumers Alliance holds an annual meeting and dinner to recognize organizations that have contributed to making energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable in Massachusetts.  This year’s meeting\, its 30th Anniversary\, will be held on Tuesday\, December 4th at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston.   \nSomewhat ironically\, the meeting had to be postponed from its original date because of Hurricane Sandy.  But that means another opportunity to participate in this event.  This year’s event features: \n\nA three-course dinner\, featuring locally-sourced food\nA keynote address by Secretary Richard Sullivan\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs\nSilent Auction\nAwards Presentations\n\n\nThis year\, Mass Energy will recognize: \n\nCape Wind – (finally) poised to become America’s first offshore wind farm.  It will become a major contributor to the Commonwealth’s clean energy and climate goals.\nRenew Boston – Mayor Thomas Menino’s partnership with NSTAR\, National Grid\, Mass Energy\, Next Step Living\, and Action for Boston for Community Development (ABCD)\, which reached over 15\,000 Boston households and resulted in approximately 8\,000 home energy assessments.  Approximately 2\,200 median income households have completed weatherization services under the Renew Boston no-cost offer.\nScituate Wind and the Town of Scituate – a public/private partnership that installed a 1.5 megawatt wind turbine on public land with significant public benefits and community support.\nEquity Industrial Partners and the City of Gloucester – a public/private partnership that will soon be producing clean energy from two wind turbines in Gloucester.  The two 1.5 megawatt turbine are expected to sell about 10\,000 megawatt hours in net metering credits to the City of a Gloucester\, roughly equivalent to the City’s municipal energy needs.\n\n\nTickets to Mass Energy’s 30th Anniversary Dinner are $30 per person and are available here.   \n\nMass Energy Consumers Alliance is a non-profit organization working to make energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable. Its Discount Heating Oil Service now serves 15\,000 members\, and its Green Power programs\, provides green electricity from local renewable sources to 7\,000 members strong. Its charitable programs provide heating assistance to those most in need.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energy-consumers-alliance-30th-anniversary-dinner-and-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Colonnade Hotel\, 120 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121126T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121113T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121113T170409Z
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SUMMARY:Better by Design - energy efficiency in Needham's public construction projects
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Needham on November 26th as we take a look at how energy efficiency is designed and built into Needham’s public construction projects.  Reducing energy use and using energy as efficiently as possible is built into the process from initial conception and design through construction and operation.  That attention not only contributes to the “on time and on budget” performance we have come to expect\, it also reduces our use of fossil fuels\, contributing to a cleaner environment and keeping more dollars in the local economy and reduces operational costs\, saving money for years to come.   \nUsing recently completed projects as case studies\, architects from the design firms\, project managers from Needham’s Public Facilities Construction Division and members of the Permanent Public Building Committee will take us on a tour of how Needham builds energy efficient public buildings.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/better-by-design-energy-efficiency-in-needhams-public-construction-projects/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121110T140059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121109T035737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121109T035737Z
UID:2585-1352545200-1352556059@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Solar Open House
DESCRIPTION:Do you  have a south-facing unshaded roof? You would probably be a good candidate for solar electricity.  Find out about residential solar at a Solar Open House this weekend at the home of Ken Farbstein\, who had solar electric panels installed in 2010.  Stop by Ken’s home\, 307 Brookline Street in Needham (near the high school) on Saturday\, November 10\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.    Ken will be there to answer questions and will be joined by a representative of Sunlight Solar\, the company that installed the panels. They will explain how tax rebates and payments for the clean energy produced have made solar panels more affordable than ever. RSVP to Ken Farbstein at 781-444-5525. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solar-open-house/
LOCATION:Home of Ken Farbstein\, 307 Brookline Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121106T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121106T200059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121020T163150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121020T163200Z
UID:2520-1352185200-1352232059@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Election Day 2012
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to vote today!  Read our Q&A with the 4th District Congressional Candidates (Sean Bielat and Joe Kennedy).
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/election-day-2012/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121023T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120923T230253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T155922Z
UID:2392-1351018800-1351025100@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham hosts MCAN panel on a Carbon Tax
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham is hosting the October Massachusetts Climate Action Network Steering Committee Meeting at the Needham Public Library. The topic of discussion at the October 23rd meeting (7:00 – 8:45 pm) will be “Tax the Bads\, Not the Goods: Is a Carbon Tax in our future?” Could such an approach work in Massachusetts? Could a grassroots ballot initiative build enough statewide support to make it a reality? \nThe panel includes: \n\nGary Rucinski\, founder of the Boston Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby\nMarc Breslow\, co-founder and former Executive Director of MCAN\, who was instrumental in the design of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative which set a price on carbon for northeast power plants\nRob Garrity\, Executive Director of MCAN\n\nPanel members will endeavor to explore these questions with MCAN chapter leaders to see if such a legislative approach would make sense to promote a more sustainable future for Massachusetts. \nThe Massachusetts Climate Action Network is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations in Massachusetts working on climate and sustainability issues (Green Needham is an MCAN member). MCAN holds is regular steering committee meetings in member communities around the region to encourage participation and allow chapter members from different communities to meet and to share ideas and experiences. All are invited to participate.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-hosts-mcan-panel-on-a-carbon-tax/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121017T160059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121010T015924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T015924Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Wind Working Group October 2012 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Massachusetts Wind Working Group at Aeronautica Windpower\, 11 Resnik Road\, Plymouth\, MA\, for a meeting about “Challenges to Wind Development.” \nJay McCaffrey\, Sierra Club\, will talk about the recent report Clean Energy Under Siege. The panel will also include Sue Reid from the Conservation Law Foundation and Simon Thomas from Atlantic Renewable Energy Services. Sumul Shah of Solaya Renewable Energy will give an update on two current wind projects in Massachusetts located in Fairhaven and Scituate. \nPlease RSVP with Jody Lally\, program manager\, UMASS-Amherst\, phone 413-577-0887.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/massachusetts-wind-working-group-october-2012-meeting/
LOCATION:Aeronautica Windpower\, 11 Resnik Road\, Plymouth\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121014T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121014T130059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121007T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121007T185322Z
UID:2444-1350214200-1350219659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Alan Clayton-Matthews provides an economist's view of climate change
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Climate Change Cafe series\, the Environmental Ministry Team of the Congregational Church of Needham has invited an economist to give his perspective on the effects of climate change. \nDr. Alan Clayton-Matthews\, of the Northeastern University Department of Economics\, will speak about “Trends in the Rise of Greenhouse Gases and the Effects of Climate Change from an Economist’s Perspective.”  The event will take place on Sunday October 14\, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in Linden Hall at the Congregational Church of Needham. \nDr. Clayton-Mathews will discuss topics including: \n\nWhat is the current and future economic impact of the rise in greenhouse gases?\nWhat can be done about it?\nWhat’s the cost of rising sea levels in the Boston area and how will they affect the way we live and work?\n\nThe public is welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/alan-clayton-matthews-provides-an-economists-view-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121002T193938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121002T193938Z
UID:2406-1350032400-1350032400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Needham plaque presentation at Powers Hall
DESCRIPTION:On Friday October 12th\, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Powers Hall\, Green Needham will host a short ceremony to dedicate a brass plaque commending the Town of Needham\, as well as 32 local businesses\, organizations\, and Houses of Worship\, for their outstanding commitment to reducing energy use. \nRepresentatives of the Town and the organizations being honored will be attending\, along with other government officials and invited guests.  Members of the public are invited.  Light refreshments will be served.   \nSee “Green Needham wraps up Needham 1\,000 Energy Reduction Campaign with Plaque Presentation at Powers Hall” for more about the plaque\, the 10% Challenge and the accomplishments of the organizations involved.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-plaque-presentation-at-powers-hall/
LOCATION:Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121005T090059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20121001T172942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121003T223546Z
UID:2396-1349420400-1349427659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:International Walk to School Day - moved to Friday
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Walk to School Day will take place Friday\, October 5th as the weather promises to be better than Wednesday.   \nNeedham public schools will be joining schools in 50 U.S. states and 40 countries to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday\, Oct. 3 (rain date Friday Oct 5). \nChildren are encouraged to make signs to draw attention to walking and celebrating the day by holding them during their morning walk to school. Teachers\, staff\, administrators\, elected officials\, town staff and community members are invited to join the fun.  Get contact information for your school and check the weather status here.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/international-walk-to-school-day/
LOCATION:Needham Public Schools\, Needham\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121003T200059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120910T181254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T181254Z
UID:2368-1349289000-1349294459@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Pollard 8th grade Back-to-School night - sign up for home energy assessments
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living will be at a table at several Back-to-School nights this fallback-to-school night where you can ask questions\, sign up for your no-cost home energy assessment and help the PTC at the same time.  For every family that signs up at back-to-school night and has the energy assessment done\, Next Step Living will donate $10 to the PTC.   \nYou can find more information about no-cost home energy assessments on this page of Green Needham’s web site.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/pollard-8th-grade-back-to-school-night-sign-up-for-home-energy-assessments/
LOCATION:Pollard Middle School\, 200 Harris Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120920T200059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120910T181101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T181320Z
UID:2366-1348165800-1348171259@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:High Rock Back-to-School night - sign up for home energy assessments
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living will be at a table at several Back-to-School nights this fallback-to-school night where you can ask questions\, sign up for your no-cost home energy assessment and help the PTC at the same time.  For every family that signs up at back-to-school night and has the energy assessment done\, Next Step Living will donate $10 to the PTC.   \nYou can find more information about no-cost home energy assessments on this page of Green Needham’s web site.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/high-rock-back-to-school-night-sign-up-for-home-energy-assessments/
LOCATION:High Rock School\, 77 Ferndale Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120919T203059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120910T180836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T181339Z
UID:2364-1348081200-1348086659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Broadmeadow grades K-2 Back-to-School night - sign up for home energy assessments
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living will be at a table at several Back-to-School nights this fallback-to-school night where you can ask questions\, sign up for your no-cost home energy assessment and help the PTC at the same time.  For every family that signs up at back-to-school night and has the energy assessment done\, Next Step Living will donate $10 to the PTC.   \nYou can find more information about no-cost home energy assessments on this page of Green Needham’s web site.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/broadmeadow-grades-k-2-back-to-school-night-sign-up-for-home-energy-assessments/
LOCATION:Broadmeadow School\, 120 Broadmeadow Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120919T200059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120910T180622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T181402Z
UID:2362-1348079400-1348084859@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Newman grades K-2 Back-to-School night - sign up for home energy assessments
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living will be at a table at several Back-to-School nights this fallback-to-school night where you can ask questions\, sign up for your no-cost home energy assessment and help the PTC at the same time.  For every family that signs up at back-to-school night and has the energy assessment done\, Next Step Living will donate $10 to the PTC.   \nYou can find more information about no-cost home energy assessments on this page of Green Needham’s web site.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/newman-grades-3-5-back-to-school-night-sign-up-for-home-energy-assessments/
LOCATION:Newman School\, 1155 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120911T200059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120910T180405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T180405Z
UID:2359-1347388200-1347393659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Mitchell Grades 3-5 Back-to-School night - sign up for home energy assessments
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living will be at a table at several Back-to-School nights this fallback-to-school night where you can ask questions\, sign up for your no-cost home energy assessment and help the PTC at the same time.  For every family that signs up at back-to-school night and has the energy assessment done\, Next Step Living will donate $10 to the PTC.   \nYou can find more information about no-cost home energy assessments on this page of Green Needham’s web site.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mitchell-grades-3-5-back-to-school-night-sign-up-for-home-energy-assessments/
LOCATION:Mitchell School\, 187 Brookline St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120821T190059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120731T010201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120731T010201Z
UID:2314-1345561200-1345575659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Community Partnership Initiative Kickoff at Needham Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday August 21st\, business owners\, community leaders and their staff are invited to escape the office\, any time between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm\, to tour the Farm and learn about the many ways we support the community. \nThe NCF is looking for community partners in our efforts to promote sustainability and access to healthy foods in Needham. Participation in the Community Partnership Initiative is an opportunity to meet other engaged corporate citizens\, learn about the Farm and give back to the community. \nTo RSVP for this event click here. \nCan’t make it on the 21st? Contact us at needhamfarm@rcn.com to set up an alternative date for a staff community service day at the Farm.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/community-partnership-initiative-kickoff-at-needham-community-farm/
LOCATION:Needham Community Farm\, End of Pine Street\, Needham \, MA\, 02492\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:needhamfarm@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120818T140059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120816T133319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120816T133319Z
UID:2322-1345284000-1345298459@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Needham at Volante’s Farm Field Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Needham at Volante Farms to celebrate this year’s success in connecting Needham residents to residential energy efficiency programs.   \nIn addition to enjoying Volante’s Farm Field Day events and delicious local produce\, you can find out about Green Needham’s present and future projects\, get information about residential energy efficiency programs\, and even get a computerized assessment of your home’s potential for residential solar.  We have also arranged for a representative from Muzi Chevrolet to be there to display an electric Chevy Volt\, showcasing one of the newest technologies to help reduce the need for fossil fuels. \nAt this event you will be able to sign up for a no-cost home energy assessment and speak about other energy efficiency products available to homeowners. As a sign of appreciation for our host and their customers\, our partner\, Next Step Living\, will be offering a $10 Volante Farms gift card for those who sign-up and complete an energy assessment and a $50 gift card for those residents who complete a free solar assessment. \nWe hope to see you out there this Saturday rain or shine! Come enjoy the farm field day events\, chat about energy efficiency\, or check out an electric car. Volante Farms is located at 292 Forest Street in Needham\, at the corner of Central Ave. If you have any questions about the event please contact Michael Cucchiara\, of Next Step Living\, at 917-612-9190. \nGreen Needham Participates in Volante’s Farm Field Day Event This Saturday
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-at-volantes-farm-field-day-event/
LOCATION:Volante Farms\, 292 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120802T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120802T090059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120723T144040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120723T144040Z
UID:2285-1343892600-1343898059@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:128 Add-a-Lane Project Update
DESCRIPTION:If you missed the Needham Heights Neighborhood Association’s June 11th meeting on the 128 Add-a-lane Project\, here’s another chance to learn more about this major transportation project that will make major changes to Route 128 in Needham over the next several years.  \nThe Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce is hosting a project forum with Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials on the 128 Add-a-Lane project on August 2nd.  The forum will be held at PTC at 140 Kendrick St. at 7:30 am.  There is no cost\, but you must register in advance.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/128-add-a-lane-project-update/
LOCATION:PTC\, 140 Kendrick St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120618T110059
DTSTAMP:20260403T202027
CREATED:20120514T165615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120514T165615Z
UID:2235-1340013600-1340017259@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Das Haus Pavilion in Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Das Haus – a traveling demonstration of advanced technologies from Germany\, as applied to home construction and solar energy use\, is coming to Cambridge in June.   \nBetween June 18th and June 27th\, you can visit the display pavilion in the MIT parking lot at 219 Vassar Street in Cambridge.  Pavilion hours are from 10 am to 6 pm each day.   \nDas Haus is an integrated and fully–functional system. The pavilion presents solutions aimed at reducing a building’s energy demand and maximizing the efficiency of energy generated on–site.  The combined active and passive technologies include several forms of solar PV (including advanced thin-film technology)\, high-performance vacuum insulation panel construction\, solar PV-powered louvers for ventilation and a high-efficiency solar-powered heat-pump for climate control.    \nThe Das Haus tour is a showcase for advanced technologies for home construction and solar energy use.  Its purpose is to share German innovations that have achieved sustainable construction and operational energy savings by engaging sustainable building experts\, associations\, and key public officials across North America in an active demonstration of the technologies at work.   \n\nMore information about the Cambridge tour\nDetailed brochure about Das Haus\n (PDF brochure)
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/das-haus-pavilion-in-cambridge/
LOCATION:MIT\, 219 Vassar St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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