by Greg Reibman | Jun 12, 2018 | Environment, Newton people |
Paul Levy writes in this week’s Newton TAB…
While I appreciate Andrea Downs’ sentiment with regard to the Newton Power Choice program, I fear she has overstated the likely impact of the program by calling it the “climate opportunity of a generation.” If people choose to buy the more expensive “higher percentage of renewables” in their electric bill, they will actually not receive electricity that is more based on renewables than anybody else.
The grid that serves us is a regional grid with the same mix of fossil fuels and renewables across six states. The extra charge for
by Greg Reibman | Mar 19, 2018 | Affordable housing, Austin Street, City Council, Environment, Newton, Washington Street Corridor |
In my role as president of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber, I’m often asked, both on Village 14 and elsewhere, if the opinions I express on this (independent) blog and elsewhere, represent my personal values or the interests of the businesses and nonprofits... by Greg Reibman | Mar 18, 2018 | Environment |
In October, Waste Management informed the city that our green cart contamination rate exceeded the 10 percent limit (by weight) specified in our current contract. WM informed the City it had conducted 17 separate audits of Newton’s recyclables at its recycling...
by Julia Malakie | Mar 6, 2018 | Environment, Newton people, weather |
I’m not often home to catch “Greater Boston” on WGBH, so it was extra nice to hear a familiar voice Monday night, as city councilor Emily Norton was one of Jim Braude’s guests to talk about Boston’s second ‘once in a... by Greg Reibman | Aug 15, 2017 | Environment |
City Councilor Susan Albright posted this on her Facebook page..
by Greg Reibman | Aug 3, 2017 | Environment, Mayor's race |
The first of many mayoral forums — this one sponsored by Green Newton at Newton Community Farm — was held tonight with all seven candidates participating. Here’s a video from the live stream.
by Greg Reibman | Jul 18, 2017 | Environment, Mayor's race |
This announcement comes from GreenNewton, Mothers Out Front, Bike Newton, 350 Mass and ForwardMA.
For the first time, all seven candidates running for Mayor of Newton will appear on one stage to discuss their positions on environmental issues that concern Newton residents. The three city councilors running for Mayor, Amy Sangiolo, Ruthanne Fuller, and Scott Lennon, will be joined by Al Cecchinelli, Richard Saunders, Eli Katzoff, and Geoffrey Woodward, in a forum moderated
by Bruce Henderson | Jun 27, 2017 | Environment, Newton |
The City will hold a public meeting on June 28 (7PM at the Waban Library Center) about the DPW’s proposed removal of trees on Beacon Street and plans for replacing them. In the case of trees in Newton, “replacing” is not really replacing —...
by Greg Reibman | Jun 2, 2017 | Environment, Newton, Setti Warren |
This just in from the mayor’s office.
Newton Mayor Setti Warren will join over 80 mayors from across the country in signing a statement that affirms their commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement.
“If Washington will not lead on climate change, cities and states must step in,” said Mayor Warren. “I am proud to sign this statement that affirms Newton’s commitment to the principles and goals outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, joining us in partnership with cities across the country and countries across the world to protect the
by Julia Malakie | May 8, 2017 | development, Environment, Newton, Newton Highlands |
The proposed Newton Highlands Local Historic District, for which many people I know, including V14’s Bob Burke, have spent countless hours on research and outreach, has its public hearing tonight at Zoning & Planning. (Agenda here.) Having seen and written...
by Bruce Henderson | Feb 9, 2017 | City Hall, Environment |
It’s just been announced that Ann Berwick will job-share with Andy Savitz as Newton’s Director of Sustainability. They will each work half-time in the role, in which Andy has served since last April. As Dori Zaleznik, the City’s Chief Administrative...
by village14 | Aug 30, 2016 | Environment, Newton |
It used to be that when walking around the streets of Newton, I would look with envy at those homes with their plush, dark green,weed-free lawns. But while on a stroll through the Highlands last night, I realized that my attitude has changed. Now I look at folks with... 
