Denise Garlick, Needham’s representative in the state legislature for the past 14 years, is not seeking re-election this November. Five candidates are vying to succeed her. The four Democrats in the race will face off in a primary on September
Plastic Free July, the global campaign discouraging plastic usage and supporting a more sustainable environment, is entering its last week — but it’s never too late to start cutting down on plastics. Here are three simple lifestyle changes you can
With strong support from Town Meeting members, Green Needham’s Plastics Reduction Team made good progress this May toward their goal of reducing the amount of single-use plastics in Needham. In a decisive vote of approval for Green Needham’s Citizens’ Petition,
Drop by for food and conversation at Green Needham’s TGIF meet-up on Friday, June 21 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on the Town Common in Needham Center (or across the street at First Parish Church in case of rain –
Drop by for food and conversation at Green Needham’s TGIF meet-up on Friday, June 21 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on the Town Common in Needham Center (or across the street at First Parish Church in case of rain). All
Needham’s Climate Action Roadmap will be introduced at a public meeting on Wednesday, June 5th from 6-7 p.m. at Powers Hall. Come see what the Town (and you!) can do to combat Climate Change and make Needham more resilient to
It’s official — Needham’s Climate Action Roadmap has been completed! Come to Powers Hall on Wednesday, June 5th from 6-7 p.m. to see what the Town (and you!) can do to combat Climate Change and make the Town more resilient
Next Monday, May 6, Needham’s annual Town Meeting will begin. The Green Needham Plastics Reduction Team has submitted Warrant Article 45, a Citizens’ Petition to ban certain single-use plastics, for consideration by Town Meeting members. This bylaw seeks to expand
Did you know that there are examples of zero net energy homes right here in Needham? These super energy efficient houses generate enough solar power to provide all the electricity needed for the home’s heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, and
What can we do about the relentless and concerning increase in the production of plastics and plastic waste? According to a report from statista.com, in just the last two decades, global plastic production has doubled to a staggering 400.3 million
