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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110607T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110518T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110426T175200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T175320Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110426T194956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T195329Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110422T142536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110422T142752Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T175009Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110424
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20110422T022056Z
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110423
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T181049Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110307T164731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001059Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110406T124225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110421T125231Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110406T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110316T190320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110421T123522Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110330T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110330T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110316T190106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110421T125246Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110329T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110224T163617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001124Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110323T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110315T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110616T142616Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110224T193308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001720Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110118T191136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T001324Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110202T205934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110202T205934Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20110119T190205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T160059Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20101208T032404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20101208T180616Z
UID:871-1294569000-1294579800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Temple Aliyah Energy Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Temple Aliyah community-wide Energy Fair on Sunday\, January 9\, 10:30 – 1:30 – a fun\, educational event for the whole family.  Featuring: \n\nTable top exhibitors with information on every aspect of green living\, from solar panels to pesticide-free lawn care to high-efficiency appliances\nA panel discussion on energy audits to improve your home’s efficiency and save you money\nPlug-in electric Ford Escape and hybrid Ford Fusion for viewing\nAn interactive children’s program on energy conservation led by NSTAR\nAnd much more!\n\nAll are welcome!  See our flyer for details.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/temple-aliyah-energy-fair/
LOCATION:Temple Aliyah\, 1664 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20101112T011354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140118T212725Z
UID:737-1292268600-1292274000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:December Meeting - Energy Security and National Security
DESCRIPTION:How are the decisions we are making today on energy and climate – locally and nationally – vital to our future national security? \nPlease join us for a discussion about energy security and national security  at our December 13th Green Needham Meeting. \nThe conversation will be led by two outstanding young American veterans. Jon Gensler and Wade Barnes are graduates of West Point and the Naval Academy\, respectively\, and both served in overseas deployments. \nJon and Wade will begin by describing what the choices we have made as a society on energy and climate change have meant to our armed forces and those who serve in them. They will outline how that experience has made clear how much our future national security depends on the choices we make next. Finally\, they will discuss some of the ways the military itself is pointing our way forward\, such as the Navy’s plans for a fossil-fuel free carrier task force. \nPreparing themselves to help shape our energy and climate future\, Jon and Wade are currently enrolled in joint degree programs at Harvard’s Kennedy School and business school (MIT/Sloan and Dartmouth/Tuck). \nRead more about them below. We look forward to hosting them in Needham and hope you will join us to participate in the discussion. \nJon Gensler \nJon Gensler was born and raised in Huntington\, WV\, where much of his family still resides. After graduating with the Class of 2000 from the United States Military Academy at West Point\, Jon served as a tank platoon leader and infantry mortar platoon leader with the 1st Battalion\, 68th Armor Regiment out of Ft Carson\, CO. After serving in Iraq from 2003-2004\, Jon returned to Ft Carson and completed his service in 2005. \nJon has since spent a year living abroad in New Zealand and over two years in sales for Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg\, PA. While there\, Jon co-founded a branch of the US Green Building Council in the Lehigh Valley and earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design professional accreditation (LEED-AP®). Jon is currently pursuing a dual MBA/MPA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and Harvard University’s John F Kennedy School of Government\, expecting to earn both in May 2011. He is a vibrant and strong advocate for clean energy development\, active with Operation FREE\, and brags about his West Virginia roots to anyone who will listen. \nWade Barnes \nWade Barnes is currently an MBA candidate at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and an MPA candidate at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Prior to this he spent five years as a naval officer assigned to ships in the United States Navy. Wade completed four deployments to the Middle East and Southeast Asia during his service\, participating in a wide range of activities ranging from humanitarian aid efforts in the Pacific Rim to counter-narcotics efforts in the Gulf of Oman and anti-piracy operations near Somalia. \nSince departing the military Wade has worked at the Virginia-based energy firm Apex Wind Energy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy\, and his interests include renewable energy and national security. In his free time Wade enjoys backpacking and SCUBA diving.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/december-meeting-energy-security-and-national-security/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20101112T020337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20101112T020337Z
UID:743-1291059000-1291064400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Farmer's Market: Survey and Next Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please come to the second meeting to organize a farmers’ market in Needham on Monday\, November 29th at 7:30 pm at First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Avenue\,  Needham.  This is a planning meeting on building support\, a January  event\, and other issues. \nIf you are interested in a farmers market\, please take the survey at the following link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X98TWJT  \nIf you have questions or suggestions\, e-mail Jeff Friedman at friedmanesq@aol.com.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-survey-and-next-meeting/
LOCATION:First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20101024T210107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20101201T044018Z
UID:687-1289849400-1289854800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:From Toxic Toys to Green Design - thinking ecologically about children's products
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for holiday  gift giving\,  the Shomrei Adamah Committee (Guardians of the Earth) of Temple Beth Shalom invites  you to an event that will change the way you think about your child’s  health. \nJoin us on November 15th to  hear the answers to these questions and more: \n\nHow can parents find toys that are safer\, healthier\, and  greener?\nWhy do toys and other consumer products contain  hazardous chemicals?\n\nDr. Sally  Edwards\, a researcher at the Lowell  Center for Sustainable Production\, discusses her research on the  environmental and social  impacts of the global toy industry and  her efforts to find solutions\, working with toy manufacturers\, retailers\,  government policy makers and children’s environmental health  advocates. \nAll are welcome at Temple Beth  Shalom for this program.  No cost.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/from-toxic-toys-to-green-design-thinking-ecologically-about-childrens-products/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Shalom\, 670 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101115
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20101107T134110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T160240Z
UID:716-1289692800-1289779199@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Clara Silverstein to talk about her new book "A White House Garden Cookbook"
DESCRIPTION:Clara Silverstein will speak about her 2010 book\, A White House Garden Cookbook: Healthy Ideas from the First Family for Your Family\, Sunday November 14th at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Needham Free Public Library. The free program is sponsored by Friends of the Needham Public Library. \nSilverstein will tell how she researched the book\, healthy ways to cook with the kinds of vegetables and fruits grown in the White House garden\, and fun facts about White House gardens\, past and present. She will also show photos from her two visits.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/clara-silverstein-to-talk-about-her-new-book-white-house-garden-cookbook/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101025
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20100902T130006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100925T155744Z
UID:594-1287878400-1287964740@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:MCAN Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s 2010 Annual Conference\, “Act Locally or Sink Globally”\, will be held at Clark University in Worcester on October 24th\, 2010. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is “ACT Locally\, or SINK Globally\,” reflecting MCAN’s focus on local action to combat climate change\, both in terms of actual greenhouse gas reductions\, but also a way for ordinary citizens to lead where political leaders have been unable to go.  As in years past\, the conference will feature a variety of panels and workshops on topical issues relevant to current and future climate activists.  \nFor more information\, see the Conference page at the MCAN web site.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Clark University\, 950 Main Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20101012T122918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20101012T122918Z
UID:670-1287430200-1287435600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Market organizing meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please come to a meeting to start and organize the Needham Farmers’ Market on Monday\, October 18th at 7:30 pm at First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.  \nThis farmers’ market will be a weekly event featuring locally grown\, fresh and healthy vegetables and fruit. It will be fun for the whole community. Come to the meeting and share your ideas on how to attract shoppers and make the farmers’ market a success. Topics for discussion include the local demand for a farmers’ market\, finding sponsors\, vendors\, and an appropriate location\, plus developing a strategy and timeline.  \nPlease speak to your friends and others who might be interested in attending the meeting. If you have questions or suggestions\, please email Jeff Friedman.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/farmers-market-organizing-meeting/
LOCATION:First Parish Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20101014T142100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20101201T044054Z
UID:680-1287313200-1287334800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Solutions Expo at Newton Harvest Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce at the Green  Solutions Expo from 11 am to 5 pm on October 17th where exhibitors will  showcase products/services that are environmentally friendly and/or help people  live a “green” lifestyle. \nThe Green Solutions Expo is being held at the Newton Harvest Fair.  Newton’s Harvest Fair\, held in the Newton Centre parking lot (at Langley & Beacon Streets)  is one of the largest  outdoor events of the year in Newton and draws thousands of local residents and  families each year to enjoy crafters\, children’s rides\, entertainment and more  in a fun\, festive atmosphere.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-solutions-expo-at-newton-harvest-fair/
LOCATION:Newton Centre Parking Lot\, Langley & Beacon Streets\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02495\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20100915T161403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100915T161403Z
UID:609-1286121600-1286125200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Reconciling Climate Change Science and Values - John Hagan
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is no longer just a physical\, scientific issue. It is a social phenomenon—an “idea” that now touches everyone in every part of the globe.  So moving forward on climate change means acknowledging differences in views and values.   \nJohn Hagan\, President of the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences\, will speak on the challenge of reconciling climate change science and values at the Bemis Memorial Lecture in Lincoln on October 3rd.   \nSee the event flyer for additional details on the lecture and on John Hagan.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/reconciling-climate-change-science-and-values-john-hagan/
LOCATION:Bemis Hall\, 15 Bedford Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033157
CREATED:20100831T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100901T143324Z
UID:596-1286013600-1286031600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Visit Green Needham at the Needham Harvest Fair
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham will have a booth at the 2010 Needham Harvest Fair\, Saturday\, October 2\, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Needham High School Memorial Field. \nPlease stop by to say hello\, share your conservation success stories\, hear about ideas and projects that are helping make Needham a greener community. You can also sign up to take the 10% Challenge. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/visit-green-needham-at-the-needham-harvest-fair/
LOCATION:Memorial Field\, Needham High School\, 92 Rosemary St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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