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Earth Day 2022 Programs & Events

Climate Change Solutions with Congressman Auchincloss & Newton’s Youth Leaders
April 21, 7pm

Join Green Newton’s virtual program with the Newton Free Library. Congressman Jake Auchincloss will provide updates on climate change legislation and his priorities, and some of Newton’s youth leaders will share their concerns about climate change, and what we can do locally.  Register here by 5:00 pm April 21.

Newton’s Earth Day Festival
April 24, 1 – 4pm

Celebrate. Learn. Take Action. Don’t miss the fun at City Hall —  live music, composting activity, petting zoo, face painting, green technology showcase, an EV expo, nature themed activities, ice cream and more. Learn more here and please stop by our LWVN tent at this event!

Transportation and Climate Initiative – May 20th at 4:00PM

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Join League members from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island for this special, tri-state League sponsored event to learn how we can all help reduce pollution that causes respiratory diseases such as asthma while investing equitably in modern, clean, regional transportation solutions.

When: Thursday, May 20th, 2021 from 4:00-5:00pm

RSVP at: tinyURL.com/lwv2021tci

Cosponsors: League of Women Voters of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, Transportation Team of LWV US Climate Interest Group, The Acadia Center, Ceres, Green Energy Consumer Alliance, and Transportation for Massachusetts

 

Don’t Just Stand There…Run in 2021 Campaign Workshop

Thinking of adding your name to the November ballot or helping on a campaign?

The League of Women Voters of Newton invites candidates, potential candidates, campaign managers, campaign treasurers, and all interested citizens to a virtual workshop on running for office.

LWVN President Marcia Johnson will moderate a panel of guests who will offer practical information and advice on issues like filing official paperwork, creating effective campaign communications, and understanding the demands of public office.  Our panelists will include…

  • David Olson, former Newton City Clerk
  • Greg Reibman, President of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber, and former editor with the TAB, Boston Herald and PBS World Channel
  • Ted Hess-Mahan, former Newton City Councilor
  • Bridget Ray-Canada, School Committee member

Register now to receive the event Zoom link… https://Bit.ly/LWVN_RUN

Share your questions for our panelists in advance or contact us with questions about the event at info@lwvnewton.org.

Meet Representative-Elect Jake Auchincloss

Picture of Jake AuchinclossJake Auchincloss will join members of the Leagues of Women Voters in Congressional District 4 on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 pm for a conversation on Zoom. We will discuss League priorities, the upcoming congressional session, and Jake’s priorities for his first term. Q&A will follow.

The meeting is open to League members from Congressional District 4. Please register in advance for the Zoom event.

Not a member? Join the League of Women Voters of Newton.

Learn About Massachusetts Election Reform

State Senator Cindy Creem invites YOU!

Through a discussion with City Clerk Olson, State Senator Creem, and State Senator Finegold, you will learn about the impact of the new election reform law on the September & November elections.

PLEASE…use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-ugpzsoGtHKULZt1Oss2zaM5DX8HMhz