Over 25 workshops covering the hottest environmental issues. Meet experts and network with residents from across New England. 2011 Conference Keynote Speaker is environmental activist, Diane Wilson! Conference hosted by Toxics Action Center, Environment Massachusetts, Massachusetts Climate Action Network, MASSPIRG,
A free showing of the film Food, Inc. will take place at First Parish Church on Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. The documentary, made by award-winning director Robert Kenner, examines America’s food production system, revealing surprising and sometimes shocking
Date change A Green Communities Study Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:30 am at the Public Services Administration Building on Dedham Ave. This meeting replaces the meeting originally scheduled for Monday, March 21st. Agenda not
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is hosting a free municipal clean energy forum on March 29th with keynote speaker Phil Giudice, Massachusetts Undersecretary of Energy. The forum will provide an opportunity for municipal staff, volunteers, community non-profit members and other
A meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been added for Wednesday, March 30th at 5:00 pm. At its March 16th meeting, the Committee set this meeting date with the intent of having a discussion on residential builders and
A meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been added for Wednesday, April 6th at 5:00 pm. At its March 16th meeting, the Committee set this meeting date with the intent of having a discussion on commercial builders and
A meeting of the Green Communities Study Committee has been added for Wednesday, April 13th at 7:30 am. You may also find information about the Committee and its meetings on the Green Communities Study Committee page on the Town's web
The first annual Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference on Best Practices in Local Sustainability brings together stakeholders from government, education, business and communities. The conference will be held from 8 am to 4 pm on April 15th at the Holiday in
Earth Day 2011 falls on a religious holiday (Good Friday), so there are not many events taking place today. Needham's event - a Townwide Clean-up Day - will take place tomorrow.
Needham celebrates Earth Day by helping prepare the town for its 300th birthday. On April 23 the Needham300 committee is organizing a town wide clean up day. People can sign up individually or as a group. Volunteers will spread out
