On Our Minds
Early Education and Childcare Panel Discussion
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesWhat’s up with Early Education and Childcare in Massachusetts? And how you can help. Progressive Needham invites you to join us for a panel discussion followed by audience questions on Sunday May 19 at 3 PM at the Needham Public Library. Quality affordable early education and childcare is critical to Massachusetts families and to our […]
Needham’s Housing Future – Imagining Our Housing Choices
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesJoin the Needham Housing Coalition for an in-person, interactive Open Monthly Meeting! We will be joined by a host of experts and discussion facilitators, and you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts about the housing future of Needham. What kind of town do you want Needham to be? How do you compare Needham's […]
Climate Action Roadmap Roll-Out
Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesOn Wednesday, June 6th, the Climate Action Plan Committee will be holding a special meeting for the purpose of presenting the Needham Climate Action Roadmap. Please note that this meeting is in person only, although there will be live coverage on the Needham Channel. The meeting will be held from 6pm to 7pm in Powers […]
NCAC Grantee Reception
North Hill 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Council for Arts and Culture will be hosting a Grantee Reception at North Hill on Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm. The community is invited to join in the celebration of the year's arts events and programming. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to needhamartsandculture@gmail.com.
The State of the Charles River
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Pollard Closing Ceremony
Pollard School Needham, MA, United StatesThis event will be covered by the Needham Channel, and will air on its Community, Education and HD Channels. It will also stream on the Needham Channel website (www.needhamchannel.org) and on the Needham Channel app on Roku. The rain date for this event is Thursday, June 13.
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 StatesWhat 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 […]
4th of July Fireworks
Memorial Park, Needham Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Exchange Club will be hosting its annual fireworks extravaganza to celebrate Independence Day. Join in on the fun at Memorial Park beginning in the late afternoon. The schedule of events are as follows: 5:30 PM to 8:45 PM - Food Tent / Grilled Food, Soft Drinks, Ice Cream and More Cash is preferred […]
Independence Day 5K
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesCome and Join the fun! This 5K Road Race is a Needham staple for the 4th of July holiday. This year the Race will take place on Thursday July 4th and begin at 8:30am. The first 400 registrants will receive a limited edition t-shirt. All proceeds will benefit the Charles River YMCA and help make […]
4th of July Parade
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Exchange Club invites you to participate in the Needham Independence Day Parade. The action starts by the Town Common at 9am, and will take it's traditional route through to end at the Needham Public Library. Parade Grand Marshal Tedi Eaton Needham Town Clerk for 42 years Children with their parents are encouraged to […]
The Needham Housing Coalition Leads Walking Tours of the MBTA Rezoning District
Walking Tour of MBTA Rezoning District Garden & Chestnut Street AreaJoin the Needham Housing Coalition for the first of three narrated walking tours of the designated areas proposed for rezoning to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. On July 16, we will walk Garden and Chestnut Streets, stopping at existing multifamily projects to experience the look and feel of similar densities. We will also stop along the […]