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Residents Have Say on ‘Large Houses’
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Residents Have Say on ‘Large Houses’

June 11, 2025 • Residents at a public meeting expressed support for some actionable measure on large houses in Needham, such as a change to...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Town Garners Public Feedback on Tree Policies
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Town Garners Public Feedback on Tree Policies

June 6, 2025 • As the town looks to better regulate tree removal, community members shared ideas and grievances with Needham’s tree maintenance during a...

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Needham Awarded State Grant to Tackle Flooding, Stormwater Maintenance
Climate & Sustainability

Needham Awarded State Grant to Tackle Flooding, Stormwater Maintenance

May 27, 2025 • Nearly two years after a major flooding incident hit Needham, the town is taking steps toward strengthening its flood mitigation and...

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‘Nature Magic’: Tree Science Brought to Life at Broadmeadow
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‘Nature Magic’: Tree Science Brought to Life at Broadmeadow

May 5, 2025 • Young students received hands-on instruction on trees for an Arbor Day celebration at Broadmeadow Elementary last week. Second graders started their...

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Needham Celebrates Arbor Day with New Saplings, Park Cleanup
Climate & Sustainability Public Works

Needham Celebrates Arbor Day with New Saplings, Park Cleanup

April 28, 2025 • Town arborists and community partners took to Needham High School and Noyes Park to honor the holiday in a hands-on way....

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Cameron Morsberger
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Select Board Mulls Black Plastic Ban
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Select Board Mulls Black Plastic Ban

March 12, 2025 • With Town Meeting approaching, the board discussed taking up two plastics reduction articles, one more controversial than the other. Representatives from...

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