The Town Manager’s office announced today that the installation of the LED Stretlights approved by the by the Select Board last June is now underway. Between now and March – as the weather permits – the Town’s contractor, Dagle Electric,
At its June 26th meeting, The Needham Select Board unanimously approved the staff recommendation to incorporate both 2700K and 3000K LED streetlights in the rollout of the Town’s LED Streetlight conversion project. The warmer 2700K lights will be installed on
At their June 12th meeting, the Select Board will be presented with and discuss a range of installation options for the LED streetlight project approved by Town Meeting last month. Our January 19th article, Needham streets may soon be illuminated
After conducting a study, the Department of Public Works has listed a streetlight conversion project as part of its capital plan for FY19. A new project, the conversion has been listed as Tier 2 – to be funded if additional
At Green Needham’s November 29th “Toward Zero Waste” event, Greg Smith (Needham’s Superintendent of Recycling and Solid Waste) presented his list of Needham’s top 10 recycling challenges: Keep plastic wrap and plastic bags out of the recycling containers. Keep trash out
by Lauren Mock Saturday Oct. 14th is Needham’s Annual “Household Hazardous Waste Day” & the last Paint Collection Day in 2017 Household Hazardous Waste Day: Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHW) gives all Needham residents with proof of residency the opportunity
Source: Sustainable Wellesley The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission has long been concerned about the effects of artificial light on our natural environment. Research has shown that artificial light can create light pollution that affects human health, and has adverse consequences for
By Anne Hayek Why is street lighting quality important ? It makes green energy not just efficient but also healthy AND ecological! A recent Green Needham article provided information about Needham’s May to July LED street light pilot and encouraged residents to
The cost of LED lighting has been dropping dramatically. Anyone who has had a Home Energy Assessment recently knows that the MassSave program is now providing LED bulbs when replacing incandescent bulbs during an energy assessment. The cost and adoption
by Melanie Morgon Can composting be part of the green economy? Let me introduce you to CERO, a bilingual, multicultural, worker-owned cooperative founded by low-income entrepreneurs. Their mission? To keep food waste out of landfills, save money for their clients,
