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Black Swallow-Wort: Unwanted in Newton
Armed with seed pods that look like chili peppers, shiny green leaves that come in pairs, purple star-shaped flowers, and grappling spaghetti-like roots, this invasive non-native vine threatens monarch butterflies
Charles River Greenway link completed
In December 2015, a key link in the Charles River Greenway in Waltham was opened, allowing hikers and bikers to travel off-road from Boston all the way to Moody Street
Protect Our Herons: Leash Your Dog
Herons live along the shore of many ponds, lakes, and rivers in Newton and nearby communities. This Great Blue Heron was photographed in early August 2015 in a marshy pond
Hammond Pond “Access Enhancements” Proposal
Editor’s Note: DEP “tentatively approved” the DCR proposal on June 13, 2014. A final license for the project was expected to be issued in July. However, as of February 2019,
New Pedestrian Bridges and Trails in Riverside Park
Riverside Park is a small DCR property located mostly in Weston, between the Riverside MBTA station and the Martin Golf Course. For many years, the two pedestrian bridges that crossed
Hemlock Gorge Dam Reconstruction
Low water flow over the Circular Dam in Hemlock GorgeThe circular dam from under the Route 9 bridgeThe dam from abovePhoto by Kenneth MalloryPhoto by Kenneth MalloryWalk past the circular
Digital Codes Added to New Signs in Newton Conservation Areas
QR Codes Link to Conservators Website The Newton Conservators, with the enthusiastic support of the Newton Conservation Commission, have added permanent QR code stickers to new signs that the Conservation
10 Years of Community Preservation in Newton
Newton was one of the first communities in the Commonwealth to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and this year marks its 10th anniversary. Newton has used CPA funds to
Public Street Trees – A Choice
What is happening to Newton’s street trees? In the early 1970’s there were approximately 40,000 trees lining the streets of Newton. Today, that number is about 26,000-a 35% loss. The
Newton Lower Falls Rail-to-Trail Greenway Update
May 2012 Update The conversion of the railroad bridge from Newton Lower Falls to Wellesley for pedestrian use was completed in Spring 2012. The opening ceremony was on May 8th.
2012 President’s Report
Jane Sender, President Our Annual Meeting in May was truly memorable. The keynote speaker, Professor Douglas Tallamy, had a very important message, which affected many in the audience. His message
Newton’s Secret Garden
On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, an audience of more than one hundred people learned about a hidden treasure when they attended a program at the library: Discovering Houghton, Views of
