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May is Needham in Motion Month

Over the past few decades, our increasing dependence on automobiles correlates exactly to the rise in carbon emissions and national obesity rates. Part of the solution to these and other challenges is right under our noses – and ankles.

Hillside Elementary School’s World Water Week Project

During World Water Week, March 21st -27th, over 20 businesses in and around Needham are joining Hillside School students in a nationwide UNICEF campaign to bring safe drinking water to millions of children. For every dollar donated by patrons of

Newton Mayor Warren embraces Green Line Extension

In a recent meeting with the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce, Newton Mayor Seti Warren addressed a number of business development questions, including the Green Line Extension down Needham Street. As reported in the March, 2010 issue of the Chamber’s monthly

Massachusetts appliance rebates – an even shorter window

The stimulus-funded Massachusetts appliance rebate program will have an even shorter window than anticipated – two weeks. Between Earth Day April 22nd and May 5th, Massachusetts consumers will be able to earn rebates between $50 and $250 for purchasing certain energy efficient appliances.

Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Seminars

Green Needham’s Home Energy Efficiency Improvement seminars are 1 1/2 hour sessions aimed at making it much easier for Needham residents to identify and implement high-value home energy efficiency improvements.

Needham receives stimulus-funded energy management grant

Investing in energy was one of the focus areas of the Federal Stimulus Package passed early this year. Much of that is actually being distributed through existing programs. While this takes longer, it provides greater accountability and costs less than

March 2010 Update on Renewable Energy Projects

Green Needham’s wind feasibility study to evaluate the possibility of generating wind power at the RTS took several steps forward this month while a companion project determined that the site could also support 1 MW (Megawatt) of solar photovoltaic energy

Interfaith groups environmental meeting

Environmental groups at Needham houses of worship will gather to share updates on their work since the Green Needham Environmental Stewardship workshop held this past summer and discuss future plans and ideas for collaboration. This is also an opportunity for

350.org Gathering on Needham Town Common

On a cold December Saturday, Needham residents joined others around the world supporting global action on climate change by gathering on the Town Common.

Sustainable Harvest: Local Food Initiatives in Needham

Date: February 21, 2010 Time: 7:30 pm Place: First Parish Church, 23 Dedham Ave. An opportunity to hear about local initiatives to promote access to locally grown produce, and to expand farm-based educational programs in the community. The Needham Community