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NEEDHAM — May 21, 2026 — Needham's newly formed Historic District Commission voted unanimously at its inaugural meeting to study 178 South Street as a potential local historic district, targeting October Town Meeting for a formal vote. The commission, created under Section 2.12 of the town's General

NEEDHAM — May 20, 2026 — Needham's Tree Preservation Planning Committee finalized its Select Board presentation at what members called the group's last formal meeting Wednesday, May 20. The committee, which has worked since late March on a proposed tree preservation bylaw, approved minutes from its April 8

Needham Biosafety Committee approves annual permits for all four licensed research labs.

Needham Commission on Disabilities approves up to $821 to sponsor veterans' Wiener Wednesday events and buy a branded cornhole set.

NEEDHAM — May 19, 2026 — Needham's Water and Sewer Rate Structure Committee tentatively backed a split rate approach for fiscal year 2027 and directed its financial consultant to develop additional sewer scenarios before a June 1 follow-up session. The committee, chaired by Harold Berger, received analysis from its

NEEDHAM — May 19, 2026 — Needham's Water and Sewer Rate Structure Committee tentatively backed a split rate approach for fiscal year 2027 and directed its financial consultant to develop additional sewer scenarios before a June 1 follow-up session. The committee, chaired by Harold Berger, received analysis from its

Needham's Climate Action Committee unanimously approved a letter urging the Select Board to prioritize stormwater collection in any Needham Center road design.

Needham Design Review Board unanimously approved three sign applications and deferred a fourth to a July special-permit hearing. Acting Chair Steve Dornbusch presided at the May 18 remote meeting in place of the regular chair, with members Felix, Susan, and Harrell present.

Needham Historical Commission moves toward overhaul of its demolition delay bylaw and historic inventory process.

NEEDHAM — May 18, 2026 — Needham's building committees approved more than $1 million in project invoices and advanced schematic design for the new Pollard Middle School at a joint virtual meeting May 18. The Permanent Public Building Committee, chaired by Richard Cream, voted unanimously on 11 separate invoices covering