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.
Needham Conservation Commission votes unanimously to require a full wetland permit for a planned 700-square-foot home addition at 1490 Great Plain Avenue.
Needham ZBA approves private indoor sports facility, sends housing authority back for noticed hearing.
Needham's Tree Preservation Planning Committee finalized its Select Board presentation at what members called the group's last formal meeting Wednesday, May 20.
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'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.
NEEDHAM -- May 19, 2026, Needham Planning Board seats new leadership and hears sweeping parking-code overhaul proposal. At the May 19 meeting, members unanimously elected Justin as chair and Adam Block as vice chair
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.