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

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.

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

Needham Human Rights Committee unanimously backs Asian Culture Night for first community-wide event.

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

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 Ed, who said,

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

Needham Finance Committee unanimously approves $80,000 reserve fund transfer for Farmer Building tenant relocation.

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

Needham Planning Board opens hearing on proposed Chabad center while debating fiscal impact of large-house zoning overhaul.

Needham Commission on Disabilities Reschedules April Meeting, Targets Budget Spending Before June 30

Needham Commission on Disabilities approves January minutes and shifts focus to spending nearly $1,000 before the fiscal year ends June 30.

Needham Historical Commission Targets October for Wyatt House Historic District Vote

Needham Historical Commission sets October Special Town Meeting target for Wyatt House local historic district.

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