There was a lot to say about solar at Green Needham’s “Let’s Talk About Solar” program on March 15th. Almost 50 people came to Broadmeadow School and learned about the new solar project at the RTS, as well as other
Mass Save Home Energy Assessments: Next Step Living Has Shut Down, But Other Contractors Are Not Affected
For those Needham residents who have had a no-cost Mass Save home energy assessment, contractor Next Step Living is a familiar name. Recently, however, Next Step Living unexpectedly announced that it has ceased business operations as of March 18, 2016.
Reconstructed Eastman Trail at The Newman School – Check it Out
The Eastman Conservation Area at the Newman School was created in the mid 1970’s. An Eagle Scout project created the original boardwalk that brought students through the swamp area and onto the circular trail. Later, a second layer of boardwalk
Let’s Talk About Solar: The RTS and Beyond
This coming Tuesday, March 15th, Green Needham is sponsoring an informational session on the solar project at the Needham RTS, as well as projects at homes and institutions around Town. at 7:30 pm at the Broadmeadow School’s auditorium. Come hear
What you didn’t know about Recycling at the Needham RTS
Think you know everything about recycling at the Needham RTS? Maybe, maybe not – read on, you may learn something new! Some Surprising Recycling Facts: Sure, they’re plastic, but …. do not recycle plastic bags of any kind at the RTS –
Green Business Awards nominations now open
The Newton-Needham Chamber is seeking nominations for its annual Green Business Awards. The awards recognize businesses and non-profits that are at the forefront of the sustainable and environmentally-friendly business movement. To qualify a business or non-profit organization must meet the
From Orange Peels to Electricity — Grocery Store Food Waste as a Source of Energy
You are probably aware of the shocking figure — up to 40% of the food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten. As Green Needham explores local solutions to food waste, we will be highlighting businesses that are making efforts to
MA Attorney General’s Study Says that Increased Gas Capacity Not Needed
Eversource and pro-industry groups are flooding the airways with ads arguing that we need a new gas pipeline running from the Berkshires to Eastern Massachusetts. Evidently, they missed this story from mid-November. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey released a study
Two Needham “First Lego” Teams Go to State Championships
The bell rang at 9am on Saturday November 21st, marking the start of the 2015 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier tournament at Newton North High School. Twenty-eight teams of 4th– 8th graders were present for the big day, all with
Houses of Worship Take Climate Action
Faith communities in Massachusetts are intensifying their efforts to respond to the climate crisis. Locally, members of First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist voted on November 8, with a resounding and unanimous “yes,” to endorse an initiative responding to climate