The urgency to address climate change has produced some progress in recent years, but not nearly enough. In the light of a federal administration determined to undermine climate action, state and local action is more important than ever. For cities
Read the answers to Green Needham’s sustainability-related questions from the candidates of the town of Needham’s 2025 Planning Board Election.
Read the answers to Green Needham’s sustainability-related questions from the candidates of the town of Needham’s 2025 Select Board Election.
Want to be more informed about candidate positions on sustainability-related issues? Want to compare candidate positions on issues for different elections? Then read candidate answers to Green Needham sustainability-related questions for Town of Needham and local Mass House and Senate elections.
Given the climate crisis, the next five to ten years will be critical to our success in creating a sustainable future. In an effort to avoid the worst effects of climate change, Massachusetts has set ambitious goals to drastically cut
Read the answers to Green Needham’s sustainability-related questions from the candidates of the Nov. 2024 Mass House 13th Norfolk District Election.
Denise Garlick, Needham’s representative in the state legislature for the past 14 years, is not seeking re-election this November. Five candidates are vying to succeed her. The four Democrats in the race will face off in a primary on September
Next Monday, October 30, Town Meeting will consider a vital climate action measure — adopting the Opt-In Specialized Energy Code (Warrant Article 15). As a constituent (or as a Town Meeting member!) you play an essential role in getting the
If you missed Monday evening’s Green Needham/League of Women Voters webinar on the Opt-in Energy Code, you can see the reply here and on the main page of the Green Needham web site. You may view the presentation slides here.
The Select Board will hold a public hearing on adoption of the Opt-In Specialized Energy Code (Specialized Code) during its meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm. Please plan to attend and show your support for this
