Proposed Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Prompts Landscaper Concern
February 17, 2025 • A citizen’s petition for May Town Meeting seeks to ban gas-powered leaf blowers from May 15 to September 30. Some landscapers...
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...
Town Meeting Wraps After Third Session
May 16, 2024 • The Moderator's traditional bow-tie signaled the intent to conclude business on Monday, May 13th. But with a full docket, including several...
Town Meeting Pushes Through Final Items
May 15, 2024 • Town Meeting burned the midnight oil, completing action on the remaining 14 articles on this spring’s warrant, as well as all...
Town Meeting Catch-up: Budgeting, Housing and Schools
May 9, 2024 • The first week of the Needham Annual Town Meeting covered a lot of territory, taking on articles that will set up...