BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green Needham - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green Needham REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110927T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110908T195038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T195038Z UID:1555-1317151800-1317157200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Public Hearing on the Stretch Code and other Green Communities Qualifications DESCRIPTION:The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 pm on Tuesday\, September 27\, 2011 in the Charles River Conference Room of the Public Services Administration Building at 500 Dedham Avenue. \nThe Green Communities Study Committee has recommended to the Board of Selectmen that the Town adopt the Stretch Code as part of its endeavor to become a Green Community.   The Stretch code is an energy saving modification to the building code.  The Board of Selectmen invites all residents and interested parties to provide input at this meeting. \nThe Public Hearing is an important opportunity for Needham residents to express their support for becoming a Green Community. The Selectmen will weigh this input when they discuss becoming a Green Community at one of their upcoming meetings. \nFollowing the Selectmen’sr discussions\, the final steps to becoming a Green Community are: \n\nAn affirmative vote by the Board of Selectmen to put the Stretch Code on the warrant for the November Town Meeting. (This would likely be followed by a vote on recommending adoption of the Stretch Code to Town Meeting.)\nAn vote by Town Meeting to adopt the Stretch Energy Code.\nAn affirmative vote by the Selectmen to apply for Green Community status (this could be done before or after the Town Meeting vote).\nSubmission of the Green Community application by the Town Manager to the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Division.\n\n\nUpon being designated a Green Community\, Needham will be eligible for a grant from the Green Communities program. More importantly\, the Town will have set itself on the path to reducing energy use\, saving money and becoming a more sustainable community. Needham would join 74 other Massachusetts cities and towns encompassing over 50% of the state’s population. \nInformation on the Stretch Code and other Green Communities qualifications can be found on the Town’s website at www.needhamma.gov/gcsc. \nPublic comments may also be directed to the Board of Selectmen\, c/o Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Avenue\, Needham\, MA or scincotta@needhamma.gov. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/public-hearing-on-the-stretch-code-and-other-green-communities-qualifications/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Communities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110906T014729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T030405Z UID:1533-1316858400-1316880000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Events on Moving Planet Day\, Sept. 24 DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 24\, Needham will be participating in the Moving Planet event\, a worldwide day of action advocating clean transportation – a planet moving under human power and clean energy\, not powered by fossil fuels. \nGreen Needham is partnering with Needham Bikes and the Needham Community Farm to sponsor two events\, a local bike ride from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and\, at 1:00 (updated time)\, a longer bike ride to Boston Common to join the Moving Planet Rally. \n\nThe local event will be a family-friendly 1.5-mile bike ride during which Green Needham will highlight the town’s alternative energy projects and local efforts to promote sustainability. Participants will meet at the High Rock School at 10 a.m. for an informal presentation on solar energy projects (including the new panels at that school) and residential installation options. \nAt the Recycling and Transfer Station\, we’ll stop to discuss two Green Needham projects there: the Wind Power Feasibility Study and a possible Solar PV installation\, as well as composting and recycling initiatives. At 11:30 a.m.\, we’ll end the ride at the Needham Community Farm for a PICNIC LUNCH (bring your own) and learn about the NCFs mission to encourage a more sustainable lifestyle through farm-based education and community awareness events. \nFor the second Moving Planet event\, Needham Bikes will host a 13-mile ride from Needham Town Hall to Boston Common to join the Moving Planet Rally. Leaving at 1:00\, riders will go through the Arnold Arboretum\, and then along the Southwest Corridor Park. A map of the route from Needham Town Hall to Boston Common is available here. \nMore information can be found here at the Needham page on the Moving Planet site. \nFor questions or suggestions\, please contact Tad Staley or Debbie Schmill. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-events-on-moving-planet-day-sept-24/ CATEGORIES:Transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110921T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110907T011619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110922T202951Z UID:1538-1316633400-1316638800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Needham Meeting - Understanding the Stretch Code DESCRIPTION:Following a positive recommendation from the Green Communities Study Committee in August\, Needham will  be considering adopting the Stretch Energy Code\, a required step to becoming a Green Community. \nGreen Needham’s September meeting will feature an informational program explaining the stretch code. This amendment to the state’s existing building code\, which may be adopted by cities and towns\, requires new buildings and major renovations to be more energy efficient. \nWhat would the adoption of the Stretch Code mean for you?  Green Needham’s program will provide an explanation of the code and\, more importantly\, offer the opportunity for building professionals\, town officials and staff\, and the general public to get their questions answered. \nThe lead presenter will be Greg Krantz\, who has done in-depth Stretch Code meetings for communities who are about to make a decision.  He is a lead trainer for HERS raters and currently manages the Energy Star New Homes program for Massachusetts.  Also speaking will be John Keohane\, a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rater from Dedham who spoke to Needham’s Green Communities Study Committee last spring. \nAdopting the stretch code is one step in the process of becoming a “Green Community\,” a designation which would make Needham eligible for funding to support its energy efficiency and renewable energy projects\, and provide access to innovative energy programs as well as additional technical support and assistance from the Green Communities Division of the Commonwealth’s Department of Energy Resources. \nSeventy-four Massachusetts cities and towns have already become Green Communities. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-meeting-understanding-the-stretch-code/ CATEGORIES:Green Communities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110831T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110831T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110812T034006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110812T034132Z UID:1506-1314811800-1314819000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Open House - Needham Community Farm DESCRIPTION:OPEN HOUSE – Needham Community Farm at 0 Pine Street \nWednesday\, August 31\, 2011\, 5:30pm – 7:30pm \nLearn what the community farm has to offer residents\, check out the beautiful gardens our summer \n class participants are growing\, and meet the  farm volunteers. \nALL ARE WELCOME! URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/1506/ LOCATION:Needham Community Farm\, 0 Pine Street\, Needham \, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Farm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110812T032936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110812T034108Z UID:1501-1313834400-1313841600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Open House - Needham Community Farm DESCRIPTION:OPEN HOUSE – Needham Community Farm at 0 Pine Street \nSaturday\, August 20\, 2011\n 10:00am – Noon \nLearn what the community farm has to offer residents\, check out the beautiful gardens our summer \n class participants are growing\, and meet the  farm volunteers. \nALL ARE WELCOME! URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/open-house-needham-community-farm/ LOCATION:Needham Community Farm\, 0 Pine Street\, Needham \, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Farm,Uncategorized END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110726T192500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110726T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110715T164259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110726T172603Z UID:1403-1311708300-1311710400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee presentation to Selectmen DESCRIPTION:The Green Communities Study Committee will present its report and recommendations on adopting the Stretch Energy Code and joining the Green Communities program to the Board of Selectmen at their July 26th meeting. \nThe Committee’s report will be available on July 25th. You can see the report here. . \nThe Green Communities Study Committee is scheduled to present to the Selectmen at 7:25 pm. Be aware that the meeting can proceed more quickly (or slowly) than anticipated\, so this time is approximate. \nPlease join us at the Selectmen’s meeting to support this important step for our town. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee-presentation-to-selectmen/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Communities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110622T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110622T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110617T183439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110618T023237Z UID:1370-1308727800-1308733200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:The Green Communities Study Committee will meet on Wednesday\, June 22nd at 7:30 am to discuss and vote a position on the Stretch Code and the Green Communities Act.  The meeting will be held in the Charles River Room of the Public Services Administration Building at 500 Dedham Ave. \nAt its June 15th meeting\, the Committee reviewed the feedback it received at the June 13th public hearing.  That information will be incorporated into the ongoing work on the draft report to be presented to the Selectmen\, along with the Committee’s recommendations\, at the Selectmen’s July 26th meeting. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110607T141210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110607T141210Z UID:1261-1308166200-1308171600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Citizens Climate Lobby letter writing party DESCRIPTION:Citizens Climate Lobby will be hosting a letter writing party on Wednesday\, Jun 15th\, at 7:30 pm\, at the Congregational Church of Needham\, on behalf of legislative action for a stable and sustainable climate. This is an opportunity to meet like-minded friends and neighbors\, learn about a new international movement lobbying for climate solutions\, and express your views in a personalized letter to your congressional representative. \nThis event is free. It is sponsored by Citizens Climate Lobby\, a nonpartisan\, nonsectarian\, nonprofit organization committed to building the political will for a stable and sustainable climate. Please email Gary at ccl.boston@citizensclimatelobby.org if you would like more information. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/citizens-climate-lobby-letter-writing-party/ LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110607T021626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110608T104524Z UID:1276-1308166200-1308171600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Speak Out on Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Join citizens from across the US and Canada calling for enactment of comprehensive energy and climate legislation. \nJust 90 minutes to meet like-minded friends and neighbors\, learn about this new national movement\, and write a personalized letter to your congressman. \nNext Boston Area Million Letter March Party* \nDate: Wednesday\, June 15\, 7:30-9:00 PM \nLocation: Congregational Church of Needham\n 1154 Great Plain Avenue\, Needham\, MA \nFor information\, contact: Gary Rucinski\, 617-803-8038\, ccl.boston@citizensclimatelobby.org \nwww.CitizensClimateLobby.org \n* Sponsored by Citizens Climate Lobby\, a nonpartisan\, nonsectarian\, nonprofit organization committed to building the political will for a stable and sustainable climate URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/speak-out-on-climate-change/ LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110605T200509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110618T185159Z UID:1254-1307991600-1307998800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee Public Hearing June 13th DESCRIPTION:The Green Communities Study Committee will hold a public hearing seeking community input regarding the adoption of the Stretch Building code and other Green Communities qualifications on Monday\, June 13th at 7:00 pm at the Broadmeadow School. \nThis is an important step in the effort to have the Town of Needham be certified as a Massachusetts Green Community. Becoming a Green Community is a commitment to reducing municipal energy usage\, saving money\, increasing the energy efficiency and energy performance of residences\, offices and municipal buildings and supporting the development of a green economy in Massachusetts. \nYour participation is important. Attending the meeting\, whether you wish to speak or not\, demonstrates your interest and helps Needham seize this opportunity to become a more sustainable community. \nIf you cannot attend the meeting\, you may send your comments to the Green Communities Study Commiittee via e-mail to Sandy Cincotta or by letter to the Committee at 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA 02492. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee-public-hearing-june-13th/ LOCATION:Broadmeadow School Performance Center\, 120 Broadmeadow Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Communities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110519T222520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110611T171216Z UID:1233-1307786400-1307800800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Energy Tour of Needham Homes DESCRIPTION:Information on each of the homes in the Green Energy Tour is available here. \nYou don’t have to travel far to see examples of homes with the newest clean energy technology. On Saturday\, June 11\, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.\, the League of Women Voters of Needham will host a green energy open house event. Six Needham homes will be showcased\, with features that include solar electricity\, solar hot water\, co-generation of electricity and heat\, radiant floor heating\, older home weatherization retrofit\, and sustainable yard. Also featured will be the first Needham home to install geothermal heating and cooling. \n“Needham residents may not even realize that their neighbors have innovative systems to produce energy\,” said Susan McGarvey\, one of the event organizers. “We’d like people to know about federal and state incentives that make green energy more affordable. We’ll also include tips about energy efficiency\, since that is a way every household can reduce their energy use.” \nParticipants should come to the Webster Street entrance of the high school before 12:30 p.m. to pick up maps or buy tickets. They can decide which homes they would like to visit. At each site\, homeowners and possibly installers will be on hand to answer questions and explain their systems. \nAdvance tickets are available for $5.99 from www.BrownPaperTickets.com (search “Needham”) or for $7.00 at the door on the day of the event. Children 18 and under are free.  Tickets are also available from League members. \nFor more information call Susan McGarvey at 781 444-5286 or visit www.lwv-needham.org URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-tour-of-needham-homes-2/ LOCATION:Start at Needham High School\, 609 Webster St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110607T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110414T190039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110414T232827Z UID:1144-1307433600-1307466000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:New England Wind Energy Education Project Workshop DESCRIPTION:The New England Wind Energy Education Project (NEWEEP) will host a 1-day conference and workshop on June 7th in Marlborough for policymakers\, engaged citizens\, educators\, students\, utility representatives\, and the media to learn more about wind energy and the wind development community. NEWEEP is funded by the US Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America initiative under a 2-year grant. \nThe conference/workshop will focus on presenting balanced information relevant to issues of importance to individuals and communities affected by wind energy proposals throughout New England\, including environmental and economic benefits as well as siting concerns. Our goal is to ensure that participants know where to go to obtain the latest research\, identify areas where more research is needed\, and identify strategies for continuing the NEWEEP effort. \nThis one-day conference/workshop will start with presentations and discussion panels. In addition\, facilitated breakout sessions will allow participants to collectively brainstorm issues associated with wind development\, siting\, and permitting\, and to identify areas where more credible research is needed and how to oversee and fund it. \nNEWEEP’s premise is that wind energy has benefits and that responsibly-sited wind power has a role to play in New England\, but\, not every place is the right place for wind generation. NEWEEP’s mission is to seek and make available the best information possible to support good decisions. \nThe conference/workshop is intended for: \n\n* Policy implementers-including state\, regional and local regulatory/planning authorities\, municipal officials (e.g. selectmen\, planning board\, board of health\, etc.)\, siting and permitting officials and staff\nPolicymakers-including legislators\, politicians and regulators\nEngaged citizens-including those impacted by existing or planned wind power projects\, members of local energy committees. Community organizations either supportive of or concerned about wind energy in their midst\nEducators\, students\, utility representatives\, the press\, and members of the general public interested in learning more about wind energy\nThe wind development community\n\nFurther information about the conference (including registration information when available) is at the NEWEEP web site. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/new-england-wind-energy-education-project-workshop/ LOCATION:Best Western Royal Plaza\, Marlborough\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Wind END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110518T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110518T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110426T175200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T175320Z UID:1180-1305703800-1305709200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been scheduled for Wednesday\, May 18th at 7:30 am. \nThe April 27th meeting was canceled. At its April 13th meeting\, the Committee discussed next steps in preparing its report and formulating its recommendation. The Chair has identified sub-committees/groups to work on portions of the report. The Committee is also still seeking a HERS rater who would be available and willing to meet with the Committee in the upcoming weeks. \nYou may also find information about the Committee and its meetings on the Green Communities Study Committee page on the Town’s web site. You may sign up there for e-mail notifications about the Committee. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110426T194956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T195329Z UID:1196-1304254800-1304269200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Mass Interfaith Power & Light Annual meeting - Needham honorees DESCRIPTION:Mass. Interfaith Power & Light’s annual meeting and celebration will be held on May 1st from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Boston Synagogue. Roger S. Gottlieb\, author of A Greener Faith: Religious Environmentalism and Our Planet’s Future\, will be the keynote speaker. Among the eight individuals and two organizations to be honored at the event will be two from Needham: \n\nRt. Rev. Roy (Bud) Cederholm\, Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts\, launched a Green Grants Initiative to encourage\, challenge and support all congregations in the Episcopal diocese in environmental stewardship. Bishop Cederholm is former pastor of Christ Church\, Needham and a Needham resident.\nThe First Parish of Needham\, Unitarian Universalist\, will also be honored for their leadership by example. The First Parish lowered its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and its energy costs by 50%\, and was recognized as the first Energy Star congregation in Massachusetts.\n\nFor more details\, including a information on concurrent sessions\, a list of all honorees and exhibitors\, click here. \nSee the event information and location on our calendar. \nFor more information on Mass Interfaith Power & Light\, visit their web site. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-interfaith-power-light-annual-meeting-needham-honorees/ LOCATION:Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110422T142536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110422T142752Z UID:1171-1304179200-1304186400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MCAN Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s Annual Meeting will take place next Saturday\, April 30th\, from 4 to 6pm at the Cambridge Senior Center. 806 Mass Ave\, Central Square\, Cambridge. \nGreen Needham is a member of MCAN\, a coalition of locally organized groups in Massachusetts communities. \nThis year’s annual meeting will focus on the implementation of MCAN’s new three-year plan\, which has been developed by the board and staff over the last six months. The new strategic direction builds on MCAN’s years of experience organizing and helping community groups develop\, to build a strong and vital climate movement whose voice will be heard from town halls to Beacon Hill and beyond. \nMCAN welcomes interested individuals from member chapters to participate as they kick off this new phase for MCAN. Opportunities for members to become more involved in MCAN events will also be highlighted. \nGetting there: The Red Line T stops at Central Square\, just two blocks from the Senior Center. If you need to drive\, street parking is available at 25 cents per half hour\, and there is a parking lot on Green Street. \nCoffee and light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome! URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Cambridge Senior Center\, 806 Mass Ave\, Central Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110421T124208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T175009Z UID:1150-1303891200-1303923600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee meeting - cancelled DESCRIPTION:The April 27th meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday\, May 18th at 7:30 am. \nA meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been added for Wednesday\, April 27th at 7:30 am. \nAt its April 13th meeting\, the Committee discussed next steps in preparing its report and formulating its recommendation. The Chair will pull together a list of questions and identify sub-committees/groups to work on portions of the report. The Committee is also still seeking a HERS rater who would be available and willing to meet with the Committee in the upcoming weeks. \nYou may also find information about the Committee and its meetings on the Green Communities Study Committee page on the Town’s web site. You may sign up there for e-mail notifications about the Committee. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110424 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110422T022045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110422T022056Z UID:1163-1303516800-1303603140@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Townwide Clean Up Day DESCRIPTION:Needham celebrates Earth Day by helping prepare the town for its 300th birthday. On April 23 the Needham300 committee is organizing a town wide clean up day. People can sign up individually or as a group. Volunteers will spread out over town to pick up trash in several public open spaces. \nVolunteers are asked to gather at the Newman School at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts. \nOnce there they will be given yellow trash bags and assigned to open areas around town. When the trash is cleaned up the bags can be left at each individual site where town workers will come pick them up. \nResidents are encouraged to gather groups of people to help with this event. Hundreds of volunteers will be needed to cover all the sites in town that the beautification committee has identified to be in need of a clean up. \nSend an e-mail to the 300 Committee or contact Joe Quinnan at 781-929-0121 if you plan to participate. Volunteers can just show up that day\, too\, though it would be helpful for the organizers to know how many people will be there. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/townwide-clean-up_da/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110423 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110422T021308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T181049Z UID:1161-1303430400-1303516740@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Earth Day! DESCRIPTION:Earth Day 2011 falls on a religious holiday (Good Friday)\, so there are not many events taking place today. Needham’s event – a Townwide Clean-up Day – will take place tomorrow. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/earth-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110415T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110415T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110307T164731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001059Z UID:1047-1302854400-1302885000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference DESCRIPTION:The first annual Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference on Best Practices in Local Sustainability brings together stakeholders from government\, education\, business and communities. The conference will be held from 8 am to 4 pm on April 15th at the Holiday in in Marlborough. \n\nLearn from leading experts about current local best practices and plans for sustainability \nNetwork with local\, regional and statewide sustainability peers and experts \nGo home with knowledge and resources for community sustainability\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \n\nLocal Government Staff: Energy/Sustainability Committees\, Facilities\, DPW\, Purchasing\, Conservation/Environment\, Planners\, Councilors\, Selectmen\, Economic Developers\, School Committees \nCommunity Leaders and Members \nBusiness and Academic Representatives \nPeople working towards community sustainability\n\nTHE SPEAKERS: 50+ Speakers in 16 Sessions about Community Sustainability \nKEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE: \n\nMark Sylvia\, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER). Mark was a Town Manager in Plymouth and the first Director of the MA DOER Green Communities Division\nJim Walker\, VP and Director of Solar Grid-Tie Projects at Ameresco. His projects include the first solar PV Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Massachusetts for the 500 kW system in the City of Newburyport. Jim is on the board of MIT’s Enterprise Forum.\n\nTHE EXHIBITORS: 30+ Exhibitors \n\nBusinesses that provide sustainability and clean energy services and products\nState Agencies that provide technical assistance and financial resources to communities \nNon-Profits that provide leadership and outreach in communities \nUniversities and Colleges with sustainability certificate and degree programs\n\nMORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: \n\nConference details can also be found at the Massachusetts Sustainable Communities web site.\nRegistration is online at Eventrbrite and is $60 before March 15th\, $75 after.\nYou may also e-mail Conference Director Jen Boudrie or call her at 508-481-0569 for more information. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/massachusetts-sustainable-communities-conference/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, Marlborough\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110406T124225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110421T125231Z UID:1154-1302681600-1302714000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been added for Wednesday\, April 13th at 7:30 am. \nYou may also find information about the Committee and its meetings on the Green Communities Study Committee page on the Town’s web site. You may sign up there for e-mail notifications about the Committee. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110406T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110316T190320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110421T123522Z UID:1094-1302109200-1302114600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been added for Wednesday\, April 6th at 5:00 pm. \nAt its March 16th meeting\, the Committee set this meeting date with the intent of having a discussion on commercial builders and the stretch code. Please note this is a statement of intent – the agenda itself will be formalized and posted by the Chair in advance of the meeting. \nYou may also find information about the Committee and its meetings on the Green Communities Study Committee page on the Town’s web site. You may sign up there for e-mail notifications about the Committee. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110330T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110316T190106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110421T125246Z UID:1088-1301504400-1301509800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Commitee meeting DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been added for Wednesday\, March 30th at 5:00 pm. \nAt its March 16th meeting\, the Committee set this meeting date with the intent of having a discussion on residential builders and the stretch code. Please note this is a statement of intent – the agenda itself will be formalized and posted by the Chair in advance of the meeting. \nYou may also find information about the Committee and its meetings on the Green Communities Study Committee page on the Town’s web site. You may sign up there for e-mail notifications about the Committee. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-commitee-meeting/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110329T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110224T163617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001124Z UID:1030-1301391000-1301400000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Municipal Clean Energy Forum DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is hosting a free municipal clean energy forum on March 29th with keynote speaker Phil Giudice\, Massachusetts Undersecretary of Energy. \nThe forum will provide an opportunity for municipal staff\, volunteers\, community non-profit members and other stakeholders to meet and discuss their experiences working in the municipal energy realm. Come share your success stories and lessons learned\, discover how other communities have addressed similar challenges\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. \nPhil Giudice was appointed EoEEA Undersecretary of Energy early this year after serving for several years as the Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources\, where he led the efforts to build Massachusetts’ clean energy economy. Phil has a long history in private sector energy\, including being one of the founders of EnerNOC\, a Massachusetts company that is a leader in demand response. \nMunicipal Energy Challenges & Solutions will be held from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday\, March 29\, 2011 at the Federal Reserve Building in Boston across from South Station. Due to building security measures\, please be prepared to show a valid\, government-issued I.D. \nThere is no cost for the seminar\, but you must register. If you have questions\, contact Helen Aki\, MAPC Energy Services Coordinator\, by e-mail or at 617-451-2770 x2054. \nThe Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in 101 communities in Metropolitan Boston. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/municipal-clean-energy-forum/ LOCATION:Federal Reserve Building\, 600 Atlantic Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110323T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110323T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110315T181024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110616T142616Z UID:1082-1300865400-1300914000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Communities Study Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:Date change A Green Communities Study Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday\, March 23rd at 7:30 am at the Public Services Administration Building on Dedham Ave. \nThis meeting replaces the meeting originally scheduled for Monday\, March 21st. \nAgenda not yet set. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-communities-study-committee/ LOCATION:Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Communities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110224T193308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001720Z UID:1033-1300042800-1300050000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Free showing of "Food Inc." DESCRIPTION:A free showing of the film Food\, Inc. will take place at First Parish Church on Sunday\, March 13 at 7 p.m. The documentary\, made by award-winning director Robert Kenner\, examines America’s food production system\, revealing surprising and sometimes shocking aspects of how our food is produced. The film mixes animation and compelling graphics with interviews featuring food experts Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) and Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation)\, as well as farmers and visionary entrepreneurs. \nFollowing the film will be an update on the Needham Community Farm’s future plans to promote a sustainable local food system through hands-on farm-based education and community outreach. \nThe Needham Community Farm joins First Parish and Green Needham Collaborative to cosponsor the film. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/free-showing-of-food-inc/ LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 23 Dedham Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110312T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110211T025559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001813Z UID:1011-1299916800-1299949200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Environmental Action 2011 - Conference DESCRIPTION:Over 25 workshops covering the hottest environmental issues. Meet experts and network with residents from across New England. \n2011 Conference Keynote Speaker is environmental activist\, Diane Wilson! \nConference hosted by Toxics Action Center\, Environment Massachusetts\, Massachusetts Climate Action Network\, MASSPIRG\, Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters\, Alternatives for Community & Environment\, and Clean Water Action. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/environmental-action-2011-conference/ LOCATION:Bentley University\, Waltham\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110118T191136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001324Z UID:964-1299088800-1299094200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MASSPIRG Transportation Forum DESCRIPTION:Transportation for Massachusetts Forum\nWednesday March 2nd\, 6-7:30pm \nMorse Institute Library\n14 East Central Street (Rt. 135)\nNatick\, MA \n5 min. walk from Natick T stop \n**Light Refreshments will be provided \nEvent FlyerNatick Invite URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/masspirg-transportation-forum/ LOCATION:Morse Institute Library\, 14 East Central Street (Rt. 135)\, Natick\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T204500 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110202T205934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110202T205934Z UID:983-1297796400-1297802700@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MCAN Steering Committee Meeting - Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at the next Massachusetts Climate Action Network Steering Committee meeting to hear about the recently released Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020. The plan\, released at the end of December\, details the strategies and actions Massachusetts will take to meet the goals of the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act. \nDavid Cash\, Undersecretary for Policy at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environment & Energy Affairs (EoEEA) will be the featured speaker. \nThe meeting will be hosted by the Belmont MCAN Chapter on February 15th at u pmat the First Church in Belmont. \n\nExecutive Summary of the Plan (20 pages\, PDF)\nGreen Needham is a member chapter of MCAN.\nPlease RSVP to Fred Schlicher if you plan to attend.\n\nDirections \nComing into Belmont on Route 60 turn East (Left turn coming from Arlington and Right turn coming from Waltham or Watertown) on Concord Ave. and go past Town Hall and the T Station and then make a right under the train tracks and bear left to stay on Concord Ave. Church will be immediately on your right. Parking: There is plenty of parking in the church lot. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-steering-committee-meeting-massachusetts-clean-energy-and-climate-plan/ LOCATION:First Church in Belmont\, 404 Concord Ave.\, Belmont\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:State END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20110119T190205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T160059Z UID:972-1297791000-1297796400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Regional Transportation Needs Workshop will be held in Needham DESCRIPTION:The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is developing Paths to a Sustainable Region\, the next regional Long-Range Transportation Plan. \nPaths to a Sustainable Region will guide federal investment in the transportation system over the next 20 years. For any major transportation project inclusion in this plan is critical. While being in the plan certainly does not guarantee that it a project will be built\, virtually the only major projects that will be considered for construction are the ones that make their way into this plan. \nOne of the first steps in developing the Plan is to assess the transportation needs of the region. A series of workshops will be held in February to present the MPO’s draft needs assessment and seek input from the public. The MPO will use the final needs assessment in developing a set of projects and programs to address the region’s needs. \nThe workshop will be held at the Needham Public Library on Tuesday\, February 15th at 5:30 pm. \nMore information on the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is available at their web site. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/regional-transportation-needs-workshop-will-be-held-in-needham/ LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States CATEGORIES:Transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T021925 CREATED:20101231T165008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101231T165042Z UID:939-1294646400-1294678800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:January 10th Farmers Market meeting with Judy Dore DESCRIPTION:A meeting to organize the Needham Farmers Market will be held on Monday\, January 10th at 7:30 pm at First Parish Church\, 23 Dedham Avenue\, Needham. \nJudy Dore\, Newton Recreation Director and manager of Newton’s two farmers markets\, will be a guest at the meeting to advise on how to best organize a farmers market\, based on her extensive experience. \nIf you have questions\, please e-mail Jeff Friedman. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/january-10th-farmers-market-meeting-with-judy-dore/ LOCATION:First Parish Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR