Read the September-October 2021 Newsletter PDF.
In this issue:
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Natural Gas is Making Us Sick
We often think about air pollution as an outdoor threat, yet cooking indoors with gas can worsen indoor air quality, as chemicals become concentrated in our home, causing illness and even premature death. Read more.
It’s Time to Switch from Gas to Clean Energy
The fossil fuel, touted as a bridge fuel in the fight against CO2 emissions, is far deadlier to the planet—and our health—than is publicized. The issue? Leaks. Read more.
Help Belmont Students Breathe Easier
Every day we subject our children and our town to significant amounts of air pollution from illegal idling, especially at our schools. Read more.
Photo by Jeffrey North
Belmont Tree Replanting Resumes
Belmont has about 15,000 trees located in public rights-of-way, parks, schools, and public green spaces throughout town. In any given year, approximately 100 trees need to be removed due to damage or disease. The town has a program to replace them. Read more.
Belmont’s Invasive Plants: Norway Maple
Acer platanoides, commonly known as the Norway maple, is a species of maple native to eastern and central Europe and western Asia. It was brought to North America in the mid-1700s as a shade tree. Read more.
Leaf Blowers Damage Belmont’s Environment
Most of us agree that leaf blowers are annoying, but some of us may not know just how harmful they really are. Read more.
Graphic courtesy of Jane Sherwin
Belmont Was once a Town of Farms
Until the mid-20th century, agriculture was a significant part of Belmont life and economy. Read more.
Travel the Town with the Belmont Passport
Looking for that fun family-friendly outdoor activity? Grab a Belmont Passport and start exploring! Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Belmont Cycling Safety
“I am a long-time Boston-area bicycling advocate, CyclingSavvy Instructor, and League Cycling Instructor, responding to the article by Jeff Roth in the July-August Belmont Citizens Forum Newsletter.” Read more.
Events
Mystery birds, mystery plants, and a Reverse-Tashlich event. Read more.
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