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Charles River Public Health District Unanimously Approves $52,000 Budget Reallocation

NEEDHAM — March 24, 2026 — Charles River Public Health District votes 4-0 to redirect $52,000 in unspent grant funds. The advisory board of the four-town regional public health district — covering Dover, Medfield, Needham, and Sherborn — unanimously approved a proposed reallocation of approximately $52,438 in unspent fiscal year

Charles River Public Health District Unanimously Approves $52,000 Budget Reallocation

NEEDHAM — March 24, 2026 — Charles River Public Health District votes 4-0 to redirect $52,000 in unspent grant funds. The advisory board of the four-town regional public health district — covering Dover, Medfield, Needham, and Sherborn — unanimously approved a proposed reallocation of approximately $52,438 in unspent fiscal year

Needham Design Review Board Continues Auto Center Sign Dispute to April 6

NEEDHAM — March 23, 2026 — Needham's Design Review Board continued a disputed sign application for a local auto repair business and approved two other projects at its March 23 remote meeting. The board voted 5-0 to push the 1032 Highland Avenue sign review for 4 A-Car Auto

Needham Design Review Board Continues Auto Center Sign Dispute to April 6

NEEDHAM — March 23, 2026 — Needham's Design Review Board continued a disputed sign application for a local auto repair business and approved two other projects at its March 23 remote meeting. The board voted 5-0 to push the 1032 Highland Avenue sign review for 4 A-Car Auto

Needham Board of Health Issues Rodent Compliance Demands at Highland Avenue Property

NEEDHAM — March 20, 2026 — Needham Board of Health orders cleanup at rat-infested Highland Avenue dumpster site. A management company representative for Copper Investments appeared before the board Friday after the division issued order letters in January and March citing open dumpster gates, chewed lids, and rodent burrows running from

Needham ZBA Denies Falcon Street Setback Appeal, Clears Chestnut Street Acupuncture Office

NEEDHAM — March 19, 2026 — Needham's Zoning Board of Appeals denied an abutters' challenge to a Falcon Street building permit and approved a parking waiver for a new acupuncture office at a March 19 meeting. The board voted 2-2 to reject a motion to dismiss the appeal

Needham Human Rights Committee Votes to Co-Sponsor High School Asian Culture Night

NEEDHAM — March 19, 2026 — Needham Human Rights Committee unanimously backs Asian Culture Night for first community-wide event. The committee voted at its March 19 meeting to co-sponsor the April 9 free performance event at Needham High School, organized by the Asian Student Union and Mandarin Club — the first

Needham Tree Panel Reaches Consensus on Protection Rules, Defers Enforcement Questions

NEEDHAM — March 18, 2026 — Needham's Tree Preservation Planning Committee reached consensus on several contested bylaw provisions at its March 18 meeting, agreeing that a tree is protected if any portion of its trunk at diameter breast height falls within the required setback — a standard endorsed by Tree Warden

Needham Finance Committee Backs $80,000 Transfer for Farmer Building Tenant Relocation

NEEDHAM — March 18, 2026 — Needham Finance Committee unanimously approves $80,000 reserve fund transfer for Farmer Building tenant relocation. The committee voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve the second reserve fund transfer for the town's Farmer Building relocation reimbursement program, which offers displaced tenants up to $10,000

Needham Planning Board Continues Chabad Hearing, Takes First Steps on Large-House Zoning

NEEDHAM — March 17, 2026 — Needham Planning Board opens hearing on proposed Chabad center while debating fiscal impact of large-house zoning overhaul. The board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on a proposed 19,276-square-foot Chabad facility and 7,571-square-foot rabbi's residence at

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