The State of the Charles River

Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United States

The Charles River flows through Needham and nearby communities, defining and enhanc- ing our lives. What is the state of this once heavily polluted river? Emily Norton, Executive Director of the Charles River Watershed Association, provides an update on the river’s ecological health, climate change resiliency, dam removal, public access and the impact of riverside […]

Needham High School Civics Showcase: Students Advocate for Change

Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United States

The League of Women Voters of Needham and the Needham High School Social Studies Department are co-sponsoring Students Advocate for Change, the Needham High School Civics Showcase, on Saturday, June 8 at 2-3:30 PM at Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall. All high school students in MA are required to select a state or local issue […]

School Committee Meeting

Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United States

The Needham School Committee meets at Broadmeadow School for its final session of the academic year. This program will air LIVE on the Needham Channel's Education Channel and the HD Channel.

Suitcase Stories

Storytelling is a great way to honor diverse voices in our community. The Needham Community Council is excited to announce that in partnership with the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force, we are hosting a Suitcase Stories Storytelling event on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7 PM at Wellesley College. Featuring Needham residents, Suitcase Stories enables community members to share inspiring stories of refugee […]

$25

Come and Say Hello

Needham Town Common Garrity's Way, Needham, MA, United States

Drop by for food and conversation at Green Needham’s TGIF meet-up on Friday, June 21 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on the Town Common in Needham Center (or across the street at First Parish Church in case of rain). All are welcome to stop by our table to say hello and enjoy some snacks/appetizers and […]

Free

The King’s Own Comes to Needham

Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, United States

The Needham Council for Arts and Culture, working with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, has invited the Kings Own, 4th Foot, to Needham. The King's Own is a historically accurate group of reenactors who bring the British army of the American Revolution to life. On June 22nd, from 9:00 to 1:00, the King's Own will recreate […]

Free

Needham Housing Coalition presents How to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Needham

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

What are the new ADU bylaw requirements? How do you process an application at the Building Department? What are the challenges and opportunities of an ADU? Please join the Needham Housing Coalition for a panel discussion with knowledgeable town and local representatives. Get the update on the bylaw changes voted in at Spring 2023 Town […]

Free