The EPA eco-explorers team from the Needham Public Schools and its community partners are wrapping up two years of work on their EPA grant this spring with an Open House on June 7th at the Mitchell School. The Eco-Explorers Leadership
Five Reasons “Complete Streets” is on the Agenda for Needham
Last week Green Needham hosted an informational meeting at the Needham Library which was attended by representatives from many transportation related town groups or departments, including the Transportation Committee, the DPW, Safe Routes to School, the Economic Development Office, the
Recognizing Needham businesses for energy efficiency
Green Needham would like to recognize local businesses that have taken measures to cut their energy use. In early 2012 Green Needham will commission a brass plaque to commemorate the community groups and organizations that have contributed to making Needham
Needham Summit on Energy and the Environment
On October 24th, Needham residents and town community gathered at Olin College for a community conversation on energy and the environment. Anthony Brooks, veteran NPR reporter and co-host of WBUR’s Radio Boston, opened the session by leading a discussion with
Post Summit Comments – Transportation
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Breakout Group Basics
Some “essential questions” to open the conversation Automobiles are by far the most widely-used form of transportation in Needham. We have commuter rail, nearby access to light rail (Green Line) and one public bus line. Some parts of town are
Post Summit Comments – Water
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Some “essential questions” to open the conversation With two sources of water – local wells and the MWRA – Needham very rarely encounters water shortages. But there are water supply challenges in our region, and certainly beyond. Should we be
Post Summit Comments – Food
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Some “essential questions” to open the conversation Would we like to see much greater availability of locally produced food? Would we want more space in Needham devoted to local agriculture? Should we collaborate with nearby communities? Facilitators Elsa Cutter, Olin