‘The Risk is Real’: Millions at Stake with MBTA Compliance
January 6, 2025 • Until at least Jan. 14, Needham is out of compliance with the mandated MBTA Communities Act. Should voters in the upcoming...
Special Town Election Scheduled for MBTA Rezoning Compliance
November 27, 2024 • On January 14th, Needham voters will determine whether to support Town Meeting’s approval of the extensive compliance plan. Town officials have,...
Petition Prompts Special Election
November 25, 2024 • A group of residents successfully gathered the required signatures to hold a referendum, where advocates hope to overturn the zoning articles...
Odd Lot Becomes Focal Point for Housing Initiative
October 31, 2024 • Needham Select Board members voted on a building proposal, which would include affordable units. The day after Town Meeting approved new...
Town Meeting Opts to Go Big
October 23, 2024 • In their October session, the body approved the more ambitious of the two proposed zoning amendments despite calls for caution. But...
Zoning Secures Select Board Support
October 10, 2024 • The Planning Board came to the table with the final articles addressing the controversial MBTA Communities Law. They hoped to gain...