Description: Newton composts organic waste such as leaves. Mass Fair Share endorses alternatives to landfill & incineration for trash disposal. Garbage. Newton mayor Theodore Mann.
Description: New sewage treatment plants for Deer Island and Nut Island to aid harbor cleanup will cause water and sewer rates to soar. Washing hands in sink. Paul Levy.
Description: Water saving kits are distributed in Milton. Man installs conservation devices in toilet tank and shower head, and aerator in faucet. Paul Levy of MWRA.
Description: John DeVillars announces water use restrictions in communities depending on Quabbin Reservoir. Gushing hydrant, outdoor fountain, watering garden. Paul Levy, Daniel Greenbaum. Drought, conservation.
Description: Trench being dug with claw shovel around buried water pipes on Columbia Street, Dorchester. New cast iron pipes on sidewalk await installation. Two men measure length of pipe. Big pipe being cut with radial arm saw. Front end loader dumps dirt into trench. Gasket fitted around pipe. Man shovels dirt back into trench.