Needham Planning Board Pulls Two Zoning Articles, Continues Chabad Hearing to June
Needham Planning Board continues Chabad center hearing, unanimously withdraws two zoning articles from Town Meeting warrant.
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Needham Commission on Disabilities Votes to Fund VFW Cornhole Event for Veterans
Needham Commission on Disabilities votes to fund a weekly VFW outdoor social event and flags a potential accessibility violation at a downtown bookshop.
Needham Select Board advances MBTA quiet zone deal, pulls rain garden article
NEEDHAM — April 28, 2026 — Needham Select Board advances MBTA quiet zone agreement and revises spring town meeting warrant. Director of Public Works Karis Lustig reported that the MBTA accepted the town's core demand in a cooperation agreement for a quiet zone at five grade crossings, committing in writing
Design Review Board approves oversized sign retroactively, issues developer reprimand
Needham Design Review Board approves retroactive construction sign permit and reprimands developer.
Needham Park Commission Holds Disc Golf Vote, Awaits Select Board Guidance
Needham Park and Recreation Commission defers disc golf article decision after Finance Committee rejects it 8-1.
Needham Revitalization Fund Approves New Fundraising Banner, Eyes Facebook Campaign
Needham's Revitalization Trust Fund voted to send a new promotional banner to the Select Board for approval while flagging a near-term funding shortfall in its banner and flag program.
Needham Conservation Commission Continues Chabad Center Hearing Amid Stormwater and Abutter Concerns
Needham Conservation Commission continues Chabad Center hearing over stormwater concerns and impending bylaw deadline.
Needham Retirement Board Votes to Launch Administrator Search as Cole Sets July Exit
Needham Retirement Board accepts administrator resignation and launches search for replacement.
Needham Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Four Union Contracts Worth Over $800,000
Needham Finance Committee unanimously clears four union contracts and a debt fund deposit but defers the $8.2 million quiet zone vote.
Needham Board of Health reorganizes, hears Stop Act grant results, flags preemption bills
Needham Board of Health reorganizes and flags state bills threatening local age-limit authority. The board unanimously elected Robert Partridge as chair and Artie as vice chair at its April 17 meeting, with Steven Epstein taking the secretary-clerk role.