Have a Broken Household item? Register for the FixIt Clinic on Nov. 14th

Frustrated by broken and/or damaged household items which are costly to replace or have sentimental value? We usually just throw these items away, but repairing instead is a great alternative because it extends product life and reduces demand for new

Learn About Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Needham

Join the Needham Housing Coalition for a panel discussion and Q&A to explore why and how to add an ADU to your property. The presentation will provide the basics, plus new programs. When: Wednesday, October 28 from 7 to 8:30

Apply by October 18 For Free Energy Coach Training

Are you interested in becoming a Green Needham energy coach, helping homeowners interested in switching to heat pumps for cooling and heating? An excellent training resource for energy coaching is offered by the Heat Smart Alliance (HSA), which has just

The Future is Now: Pollard Middle School Project

What contributes to a good education? Certainly, fine teachers and administrators, thoughtful curricula and learning materials, and flexible physical spaces designed to enhance learning. But wait — the HVAC system? Think of the school buildings of your past. Can you

Check Out These October Events

October is a busy month! Start it off by attending the Needham Harvest Fair Sunday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Greene’s Field. Stop by the Green Needham table and say hello. More upcoming events Oct. 5:

CANCELED: EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase in Needham

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the Saturday, Sept. 26th EV Showcase due to bad weather. We will reschedule for a later date.

Event Reminder: EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase in Needham

Join us on Saturday, Sept 26th, from 12-2 p.m. at Copley Motorcars, 37 Chestnut St., Needham, to see a variety of electric vehicle (EV) cars, learn about e-bikes, and view electric lawn equipment from Needham Garden & Hardware. Stu and

5 Tips to Reduce Waste as Students Head Back to School

Back to school season doesn’t have to mean purchasing brand new school supplies or a new wardrobe every year. Both are costly and introduce unnecessary waste and plastic into an already overfilled planet. Below are our top 5 tips for

Help Shape Needham’s Community Health Priorities

The Needham Public Health Division is conducting a comprehensive community health assessment, together with public health colleagues in Dover, Medfield, and Sherborn. The goal is to better understand the health needs, concerns, and priorities of our communities—and to make sure

Event Reminder: Support Climate Action this Wednesday, Aug 19

Show your support for Climate Action! Green Needham and Elder Climate Action Massachusetts will hold a standout for climate action this Wednesday, Aug 19, from 5:30-6:30pm. Please join us in the town center on Great Plain Avenue. Our goal is

Climate Summer: Too Hot to Ignore, Aug 19, 5:30-6:30pm

Have you noticed that the conversation around climate change has gone quiet, especially at the federal level? Others have noticed, too! The Massachusetts chapter of Elders Climate Action (ECA Mass) is helping with the national campaign Climate Summer: Too Hot

Support the Mass Ready Act (S. 3050) today!

Please join Green Needham and NHS junior Gavi Grappo by showing your support for the Mass Ready Act (S. 3050). Gavi is championing this bill as part of the Needham High School Civics engagement project. Although this comprehensive bill covers

EV Showcase Event Postponed to September due to Saturday’s pending rain

Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the Saturday, May 30th EV Showcase due to bad weather. We will reschedule for a date in September.

May Focus: The Future is Now — Electric Vehicles

Think for a moment about the possibilities of a future Needham. Picture a place where traffic flows seamlessly, and public transportation – all electric – is extensive and runs frequently. Picture a place where the cars on the road whisper

Event Reminder: EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase in Needham

Join us on Saturday, May 30th, from 12-2 p.m. at Copley Motorcars, 37 Chestnut St., Needham, to see a variety of electric vehicle (EV) cars, learn about e-bikes, and view electric lawn equipment from Needham Garden & Hardware. Stu and

Event Reminder: How to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Needham

Join us to get your questions answered! This event—co-sponsored by the Needham Housing Coalition, Charles River Regional Chamber, Progressive Needham, League of Women Voters of Needham, and Green Needham—will explore why and how to add an ADU to your property.

Go Green, Gain Customers — Sustainability Survey Results Are In!

Thank you to the 135 people who responded to our Sustainability Survey and congratulations to the winners of our random drawing! Our $25 Volante Farms gift card winners are Lynn Klatt and Donna McCabe, and NHS senior Harper Schneiderman won

Candidates Answer Questions about Environmental Issues

In the past few years Needham has made substantial progress in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support a healthy environment. The Town has developed a Climate Action Roadmap, hired a Sustainability Manager, implemented municipal electricity aggregation, enacted

Opportunity for Energy Coach Training

Are you interested in becoming a Green Needham energy coach, helping homeowners interested in switching to heat pumps for cooling and heating? If so please consider participating in a Heat Pump Coaching Basics Course offered by Heat Smart Alliance (HSA).

March Focus: Talking Trash

It’s hard to grasp the numbers. The juice box, the broken table lamp, the paper coffee cup, the moldy orange — every item tossed out becomes part of a stream of municipal waste that, together with materials such as demolition/construction

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Have a Broken Household item? Register for the FixIt Clinic on Nov. 14th

Learn About Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Needham

Apply by October 18 For Free Energy Coach Training

The Future is Now: Pollard Middle School Project

Check Out These October Events

CANCELED: EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase in Needham

Event Reminder: EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase in Needham

5 Tips to Reduce Waste as Students Head Back to School

Help Shape Needham’s Community Health Priorities

Event Reminder: Support Climate Action this Wednesday, Aug 19

Climate Summer: Too Hot to Ignore, Aug 19, 5:30-6:30pm

Support the Mass Ready Act (S. 3050) today!

EV Showcase Event Postponed to September due to Saturday’s pending rain

May Focus: The Future is Now — Electric Vehicles

Event Reminder: EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase in Needham

Event Reminder: How to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Needham

Go Green, Gain Customers — Sustainability Survey Results Are In!

Candidates Answer Questions about Environmental Issues

Opportunity for Energy Coach Training

March Focus: Talking Trash

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Fix-It Clinic on November 14