Government · Council of Economic Advisors
Needham panel plans state-funded economic study
The Needham Council of Economic Advisors began shaping a townwide economic development study funded by a $50,000 state legislative earmark.
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Government · Conservation
Needham Conservation Commission Continues Walker School Hearing, Issues Two Culvert Orders
Needham Conservation Commission continued a Walker School riverfront expansion hearing and issued orders of conditions for two culvert replacements at its July 9 meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Needham TSC votes unanimously on three parking and safety measures at July 8 meeting
Needham's Transportation and Safety Committee voted 6-0 three times at its July 8 meeting, approving no-parking zones on Country Way at Central Avenue and on the northerly side of Greendale Avenue from Davenport Street to Webster Street, and ordering intersection warning signs at Howland Street and
Government · Planning Board
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.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026
(no qualifying obituaries this week)
Government · Board of Health
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
Government · Other Committee
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.
Government · Other Committee
Needham Revitalization Trust Fund Sets Baker Mural Unveiling for July 19
Needham's Revitalization Trust Fund schedules Baker mural unveiling, advances Heights banners and Cressy bench.
Government · Conservation
Needham Conservation Commission Continues All Six Hearings, Flags Unresolved Builder Permit
Needham Conservation Commission continues all six pending hearings and rejects a tree removal request tied to an unresolved builder permit.
Government · Other Committee
Needham Historical Commission Assigns Homework, Eyes August Hearing on District Rules
Needham Historical Commission advances local historic district program planning.