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Government · Other Committee

Needham Parks Commission Votes to Fill Vacant Seat, Takes Up Court Fee Debate

Needham Parks and Recreation Commission votes to fill board vacancy and debates dropping court badge fees.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 13

Government · Other Committee

Needham Mobility Committee Seeks Select Board Approval for Disability Liaison Seat

Needham's Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee moved to formalize a liaison role with the Commission on Disabilities and pushed a data-driven sidewalk scoring program closer to the Select Board.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 13

Government · Other Committee

Needham School Panel Advances $325 Million Pollard Project, Approves Geothermal Testing Invoices

Needham building committees advance $325 million Pollard Middle School project amid geothermal debate and outreach concerns.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 13

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

Townbrief reporting · Jul 8

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.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

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.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

Government · Other Committee

Needham Historical Commission Assigns Homework, Eyes August Hearing on District Rules

Needham Historical Commission advances local historic district program planning.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 24

Government · Other Committee

Charles River Public Health District Approves FY27 Work Plan Ahead of June 30 Deadline

NEEDHAM -- June 23, 2026, Charles River Public Health District votes unanimously to approve its FY27 work plan and submit it to state regulators by a June 30 deadline. The four-community district, serving Dover,

Townbrief reporting · Jun 23

Government · Other Committee

Needham Parks Commission Weighs Field Fee Hike to Fund Baseball Diamond Upgrades

Needham Parks and Recreation Commission debates field maintenance funding model as DPW director calls for budget clarity.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 22

Government · Other Committee

Needham School Building Committee unanimously approves Pollard Middle School schematic design for state submission

Needham's School Building Committee unanimously approved submitting the Pollard Middle School schematic design to the Massachusetts School Building Authority at its June 22 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 22