In These Times, a Love Letter to You
Dear Friend, You are a cherished member of N2N’s community. In times like these, it’s important to be in community, even if virtually. This, then, is the purpose of this love letter to you. First and foremost: How are you? How are your loved ones? How are you making meaning of the COVID-19 crisis? I truly …
Worcester City Council signals support for fare-free bus service
By Steven H. Foskett Jr.Telegram & Gazette Staff WORCESTER – The City Council Tuesday night signaled support for a deeper exploration into the feasibility of a fare-free public transportation system. Councilors supported an order from at-large City Councilor Gary Rosen to request that public hearings on the idea be held through the city through the council’s …
Holyoke nets $275K grant for planning transition to net-zero future
By DUSTY CHRISTENSEN Staff Writer Published: 12/18/2019 11:33:49 PM HOLYOKE — As scientists warn of the increasingly dire need to stop using fossil fuels to avoid the worst of climate change, municipalities are grappling with a big question: What does that transition away from fossil fuels look like. For Holyoke, planning that transition just got a financial …
N2N Works to Stop Colombia Gas Pipeline Proposal in Wake of Explosions in Merrimack Valley
On September 13, 2018 at 5pm, the Merrimack Valley became an apocalyptic scene. More than 75 fires and explosions occurred in the cities and towns of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. The sky was filled with smoke, the air smelled of gas, and deep tones of red, orange, and yellow filled homes. Our hearts go …
Mass Legislature Fails to Act on Environmental Justice & Solar Access in 2018
All communities in our Commonwealth have the right to breathe deeply and live sustainably–regardless of race or income. Yet, our state legislators who serve to represent all communities, apparently disagree. In an article published in Commonwealth Magazine by one of our movement’s leaders, Khalida Smalls, wrote, “inaction has consequences”. The State legislature has fallen short …
State Representative Candidate Forum–Full Video
State Representative Candidate Forum in Lynn Member-leaders from N2N and Lynn United for Change asked questions about the most pressing issues in our community, including rapid gentrification and development in the city, lack of housing and rising rents, and environmental justice. The candidates are running for the 11th Essex District. See full video here:
Environmental Justice Webinar
The resources our donors contribute to Neighbor to Neighbor are essential to our fight for a better world, so we’re excited to create a space where we share with you the transformative work that your generosity makes possible. This is our first Donor Call & Webinar of an on-going series where we will share our work and build …