A Bit of Cabin Fever?? Look UP May 14-23 into Clear Skies!! If you have been feeling cooped up, here’s one safe idea that may lift the spirits and engage the whole household any night when skies are clear: turn off the
Night Sky/Globe at Night
Public Input Sought for Climate Change Resiliency Plan
Your input is needed! The Town of Needham is preparing plans to make our community more resilient and ready for climate change and natural hazards. The Hazard Mitigation Plan prepares for all natural (weather-related) hazards. The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)
Shopping Local Is a Great Way To Support a More Sustainable Needham
Shopping locally during these challenging times keeps our local economy going, and in that sense helps sustain our community. You might want to order take-out from your favorite restaurant (see a list on the Newton Needham Chamber’s Shop Local page)
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22!
Soon the world will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, which was held on April 22, 1970. This anniversary, in the middle of a pandemic, will be an Earth Day like no other, and it may
Solarize Plus Needham Continuity during the Covid-19 outbreak and response
Your Solarize Plus Needham team – Boston Solar, NETR, Drive Green, the Town of Needham, Green Needham, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center – are committed to providing continued access to the Solarize Plus program during this challenging time. Fortunately,
Thinking About Solar Panels for your Roof? Here’s Some Neighborly Advice.
Thinking about solar panels for your roof? Read what your Needham neighbors are saying about their solar panels: Dan Callahan Address: 24 Robinwood Ave. Needham I love my solar panels! I’m doing my part for the environment and it’s actually
Needham is officially a Massachusetts Green Community
Needham is officially a Massachusetts Green Community. With this week’s announcement from the The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources, Needham joins the now 271 Green Communities in Massachusetts. As a result of the designation, Needham will receive a
Public Hearing about the Future of Needham Community Farm’s Pine Street Site
Green Needham is encouraging Needham residents to attend an important meeting that could affect the future of the Needham Community Farm (NCF). On Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Powers Hall, the Needham Select Board will hold a public
The Federal Solar Tax Credit in 2020
Blog post by Boston Solar, the original post can be found here. If you’ve been staying abreast of the tax savings that the Federal Solar Tax Credit (officially known as the Investment Tax Credit), you may already know that there are some
Massachusetts Electric Vehicle rebates are back – $2,500 for full electric, $1,500 for plug-in hybrids
Massachusetts MOR-EV program offers rebates for purchasing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.