Working Together for a More Sustainable Needham–In Our Fifteenth Year!–Green Needham Collaborative is a volunteer organization dedicated to securing a better future through local action. Partnering with community groups, businesses, town government, local schools, colleges, and houses of worship, we work to reduce carbon emissions and promote the wise use of resources.
Recent News and Updates
Avery Field Project – Plaque Installation - The Richard Fry plaque has been installed at Avery Field, completing the installation of a community project Green Needham began last year. Green Needham had been seeking an installer for the plaque. Wayne Whisler, in Needham's Facilities Management department, stepped… Continue Reading
Green Needham Team Aims to Phase Out Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers - The Green Needham Sustainable Landscaping Team, meeting on Zoom at 7 p.m. tonight (Dec. 4th) is looking for additional volunteers to help them address the problem of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. It's hard to walk anywhere in Needham without being exposed… Continue Reading
Faith in Action – Steps to Combat Climate Change at the Congregational Church of Needham - Deb Baldwin started the Congregational Church of Needham's Green Task Force, now known as the Environmental Ministry Team, in 2008. Concerned for her grandchildren and the world they would inherit, Deb believed strongly in taking action to address climate change. … Continue Reading
Green Needham Opposes Referendum Petition - In the coming days, you may be asked to sign a petition asking that a referendum be held to repeal an October 21, 2024 Town Meeting vote to adopt the Neighborhood Housing Plan. This Plan is the more ambitious of… Continue Reading