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
Needham Power Choice is Starting Up! - You got the postcard! You got the letter! Needham Power Choice, the Town's group electricity buying program, is starting up and will be delivering electricity to Needham homes and small businesses, starting with the March bills. What do you need… Continue Reading
Please Vote “Yes” on January 14th - Green Needham urges Town residents to vote "Yes" in the January 14th Special Election, thereby affirming the Housing Plan approved at the October Town Meeting and putting Needham in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. A "No" vote would reject… Continue Reading
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