The Heights

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Passes Construction Electrification Ordinance

Brendan O’Friel • March 13, 2024

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee passed a measure requiring electrification of newly constructed buildings and extensive renovations.

Green Newton Co-Hosts Panel on Hydrogen Combustion Heating Systems

Ella Song • March 20, 2023

Gas companies propose blending hydrogen gas with fossil gas for greener energy, despite the debatableness of this method’s effectiveness.

Green Newton Co-Hosts Webinar Detailing Benefits of Electric-Powered Vehicles

Caitlin Clary • February 5, 2023

The Green Energy Consumers Alliance advocated for a widespread transition to electric vehicles to limit the emission of carbon dioxide.

Goodbye Pumpkins, Hello Compost

Kate Clark • November 8, 2021

Pumpkin guts laid in piles as families, students, adults, and even Mayor Ruthanne Fuller gathered at Newton City Hall and War Memorial to smash their jack-o'-lanterns. The slogan “don’t trash it, smash it” promoted the city’s second annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday.

Green Newton Promotes Use of Electric Vehicles in the City

Elizabeth Schwab • October 7, 2021

Leslie Zebrowitz bought her Tesla as a gift to her grandchildren, but she said she did not think the environment would also reap the benefits of her gift. Newton needs to make structural changes to its transportation systems, and the best way is through the use of electric vehicles (EVs), Zebrowitz said. About 60 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the city come from residential and personal vehicles, according to Zebrowitz.

4C Tree Project Commemorates Lives Lost in Newton to COVID-19

Julia Remick • April 18, 2021

To commemorate the lives lost to COVID-19 in Newton, Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program is planting 170 trees throughout Newton and five trees on Boston College’s campus.

Mayor Fuller Signs New Newton Power Choice Contract

Julia Remick • October 20, 2020

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has signed a new three-year Newton Power Choice contract that involves providing 80 percent local renewable energy sources for customers, compared to 63 percent renewable energy in the previous year’s contract.