News from Green Needham Collaborative

Spring is here, but the cool weather is a reminder that it's never too late to think about saving energy at home. We're pleased to partner with NStar (see the first article below) to help more Needham residents take advantage of improved, no-cost home energy assessments. You'll save energy and money and help Green Needham at the same time.

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Green Needham Receives NStar Grant

Green Needham Collaborative has been awarded a grant from NSTAR to get more Needham residents to take advantage of NSTAR's no-cost home energy assessments and to follow up with efficiency upgrades.

Green Needham is honored to be selected to take part in this pilot program, which gives community organizations a chance to promote NSTAR's energy efficiency programs.

Check our blog for more information, including how to to set up your no-cost home energy assessment.

Hillside School Receives Energy Award

On May 2nd, in a ceremony at the State House, the Hillside School's Buddy Water Project was recognized with an award for Excellence in Energy and Environment Education by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Hillside School was represented by George Goneconto, Amy Cicala, Michael Kascak, parents, and their entire 2nd and 4th grade classes. Denise Garlick, Needham State Representative, was on-hand to congratulate the award winners on this momentous day for the Hillside students.

More information about the 2011 Buddy Water Project is available on the Hillside School site.

Green Kids Needham Celebrate Earth Week

Earth Week was celebrated with huge success by the Needham Elementary schools April 11-15th. Each of the schools took a particular theme or focus and created many exciting programs throughout their school all week. Most importantly the children have begun to truly own the concept that they are an integral part of making the world a better and more environmentally friendly place!