Needham Planning Board Orders Height Bylaw Draft, Defers Two Other Large-House Rules
Needham Planning Board advances building height bylaw toward October town meeting while deferring front-yard setback and attic rules.
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Needham Board of Health Approves Biosafety Committee Changes, Reviews Teen Health Data
NEEDHAM — June 26, 2026 — Needham's Board of Health received 2025 teen health survey data showing mental health improvements but persistent youth alcohol concerns. At the June 26 meeting, Emily and Julie presented Metro West Adolescent Health Survey results showing 83.5 percent participation at Needham High School and
Needham Technology Advisory Board Elects Ducci Chair in 5-0 Vote
Needham Technology Advisory Board elects Richard Ducci as chair and sets a fall meeting schedule. Outgoing Chair Michael Mathias stepped down voluntarily at the June 25 meeting after more than a year in the role, citing the time demands of the position.
Needham Revitalization Trust Fund Sets Baker Mural Unveiling for July 19
NEEDHAM — June 25, 2026 — Needham's Revitalization Trust Fund schedules Baker mural unveiling, advances Heights banners and Cressy bench. Meeting with only three of four members needed for a quorum on June 25, the committee tabled its May 2026 minutes to August 27 and set the Baker family mural
Needham Revitalization Trust Fund Sets Baker Mural Unveiling for July 19
NEEDHAM — June 25, 2026 — Needham's Revitalization Trust Fund schedules Baker mural unveiling, advances Heights banners and Cressy bench. Meeting with only three of four members needed for a quorum on June 25, the committee tabled its May 2026 minutes to August 27 and set the Baker family mural
Needham Conservation Commission Continues All Six Hearings, Flags Unresolved Builder Permit
NEEDHAM — June 25, 2026 — Needham Conservation Commission continues all six pending hearings and rejects a tree removal request tied to an unresolved builder permit. At the June 25 meeting, Chair Dave Herr and six fellow commissioners voted unanimously to continue every hearing on the agenda — including the Chabad project at
Needham Historical Commission Assigns Homework, Eyes August Hearing on District Rules
NEEDHAM — June 24, 2026 — Needham Historical Commission advances local historic district program planning. The commission, meeting June 24, reviewed model application forms from Duxbury and Newton as it works to establish its own rules and regulations for the local historic district program, which was authorized by a recently adopted town
Needham Historical Commission Assigns Homework, Eyes August Hearing on District Rules
NEEDHAM — June 24, 2026 — Needham Historical Commission advances local historic district program planning. The commission, meeting June 24, reviewed model application forms from Duxbury and Newton as it works to establish its own rules and regulations for the local historic district program, which was authorized by a recently adopted town
Needham Select Board Adopts Water Rate Hike, Moves Six Precincts to New Polling Sites
NEEDHAM — June 23, 2026 — Needham Select Board adopts water rate increase, shifts six voting precincts, and opens noise bylaw review. The board voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve water and sewer rate Option Three, raising usage step rates 2 percent, irrigation rates 7 percent, and adding a $3 quarterly basic
Needham Select Board Adopts Water Rate Hike, Moves Six Precincts to New Polling Sites
NEEDHAM — June 23, 2026 — Needham Select Board adopts water rate increase, shifts six voting precincts, and opens noise bylaw review. The board voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve water and sewer rate Option Three, raising usage step rates 2 percent, irrigation rates 7 percent, and adding a $3 quarterly basic