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Dual Recovery Anonymous
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, 02492, United States
Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with a dual diagnosis.
Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness.
We are chemically dependent and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.

Legion Baseball vs. Weymouth
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is planning on covering this game for air on our Community, Education and HD Channels later in the week. It also streams on the Needham Channel website and on the Needham Channel Roku app. Please keep in mind that our schedule may change based on weather. You can stay tuned to the Needham Channel Sports X feed (#TNC_Sports) for the latest information.

Legion Baseball vs. Braintree
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States

Pollard Middle School Project Listening Sessions
2025-07-09 10:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Legion Baseball vs. Medfield
2025-07-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States

Needham Select Board
2025-06-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Select Board Chambers at Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Select Board will gather at Town Hall for their regular session, held in the Select Board Chambers. The Needham Channel will be covering this meeting live on their Municipal Channel. The session will also be available through the Town’s Zoom Meeting link, and streaming on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.

Ron Sockol Celebration Bench Dedication
2025-06-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Saturday, June 21st at 12:00 PM at Memorial Park
Celebrate the many wonderful contributions Ron has made to Needham’s community including his work helping revitalize Memorial Park, where his new celebration bench will be dedicated.
Please Join Us Saturday June 21st
At 12:00 pm To Honor Ron And His Wonderful “Can Do” Spirit!

Juneteenth Observation
2025-06-19 09:30 - 10:00 | Needham Town Common, Garrity's Way, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join your neighbors and local and state leaders for a recitation of the Emancipation Proclamation, remarks, and reflection in observance of Juneteenth. The event will be held on Town Common, in front of Town Hall, on Thursday, June 19th at 9:30 am. All are welcome!

Needham Planning Board
2025-06-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Planning Board is meeting for their second session this month. Due to the simultaneous School Committee meeting, we will be providing live coverage on our Municipal Channel only. The town will also have the hybrid feed available through Zoom, and look for the Needham Channel to subsequently air and stream the meeting through the Municipal Channel, HD Channel, online, and through our Roku App.

School Committee Meeting
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadmeadow Performance Center, 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham School Committee meets at Broadmeadow School for their final session of the school year. This program will air LIVE on the Needham Channel’s Education Channel, as the Planning Board is also scheduled to meet this evening. The meeting will typically be available for streaming the following day on our Roku app and the Needham Channel website. Agendas are available online the Friday prior to the meeting.

Needham Garden Tour
2025-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Needham History Center & Museum, 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Women’s Club will host the 2025 Needham Garden Tour on Saturday, June 14, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The tour will feature a diverse array of local gardens, showcasing everything from lush landscapes to creative backyard retreats. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through beautiful settings, gain inspiration for their own gardening endeavors, and connect with fellow garden enthusiasts. When checking in for the tour at the Needham History Center, there will be a Maker’s Market featuring local artisans offering a wonderful selection of handmade goods. There will also be a raffle for containers and floral arrangements on display at the History Center and gardeners’ homes. Proceeds will support the various Needham charitable organizations.

Pollard Closing Ceremony
2025-06-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Pollard School, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
This 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. Rain Date: Monday, June 16th.

Needham Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-06-12 19:30 - 23:00 | Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Zoning Board of Appeals will meet for their regular monthly session. The location of this meeting is the Charles River Room of the Public Services Administration Building at 500 Dedham Avenue. The Needham Channel will be covering this meeting live on their Municipal Channel. The session will also be available through the Town’s Zoom Meeting link, and streaming on demand the following day on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.

Large House Public Input Meeting
2025-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
On June 9th. the Large House Review Committee (LHRC) will be hosting a Public Input Meeting in Powers Hall in Needham Town Hall and via Zoom to solicit feedback from the community. The purpose of this meeting is for LHRC to provide an outline of the work that the Committee has completed to date and to hold a public comment period and listening session.
The Committee hopes to learn more about residents’ feedback on the large house teardown issue and whether the community believes the Town should be more aggressively regulating/moderating house size than it currently does.

Race Amity Day 2025
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Avery Field, 355 Webster Street, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Needham Celebrates Race Amity Day
and the
Dedication of the Richard Fry Plaque
This event is being held rain or shine. Enjoy food, crafts, and live music.
Race Amity celebrates the friendships between people of different races and cultures, and recognizes the collaborations which advance equity and social justice. Everyone welcome!
Sponsored by the Needham Diversity Initiative, Needham Human Rights Committee, Green Needham, and the Needham History Center.
More information at NeedhamDiversity.org.

Turkish Music Concert by Boston Meshk Ensemble
2025-06-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join us in a beautiful setting for an afternoon of Turkish classical music, featuring a rich repertoire spanning centuries. The program includes instrumental pieces, vocal works, and traditional improvisations.

Putting Music to Words: A Biographer’s Story
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Needham Public Library Community Room, 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Friends of the Needham Public Library present:
Dr. Warren Zanes, “Putting Music to Words: A Biographer’s Story”
Dr. Zanes, a former guitarist in Boston’s 1980s Del Fuegos rock band, returns to the “old neighborhood” to talk about his life as a writer, musician and filmmaker. He’ll discuss his work as biographer of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, along with his work in film. He’ll give special attention to the “border crossings” that have punctuated his career as he’s gone from making music to writing about it – and back again.

Tree Preservation Listening Session
2025-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Town recently launched a Tree Preservation Planning Committee and wants to hear from you! What questions, ideas, or concerns do you have about trees in Needham? What do you want the Committee to know or keep in mind as they begin their work?
Join them at a public listening session to share your thoughts at a Public Listening Session on
Wednesday, June 4th at 7 pm in Powers Hall in Needham Town Hall and via Zoom.
If you are not able to attend, please share your feedback by email to otm@needhamma.gov.

Needham Planning Board
2025-06-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Planning Board is meeting for their first session this month. Due to the simultaneous School Committee meeting, we will be providing live coverage on our Municipal Channel only. The town will also have the hybrid feed available through Zoom, and look for the Needham Channel to subsequently air and stream the meeting through the Municipal Channel, HD Channel, online, and through our Roku App.

School Committee Meeting
2025-06-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadmeadow Performance Center, 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham School Committee meets at Broadmeadow School for their first session of the month. This program will air LIVE on the Needham Channel’s Education Channel, as the Planning Board is also scheduled to meet this evening. The meeting will typically be available for streaming the following day on our Roku app and the Needham Channel website. Agendas are available online the Friday prior to the meeting.

Needham High School Graduation Ceremony
2025-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Join us for all the pomp and circumstance as the Class of 2025 closes their high school experience and embarks on the next chapter of their lives. The event will be covered live by the Needham Channel, and streamed through needhamchannel.org and on the Needham Channel Roku app.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, 1st (rain date June 2nd) at Memorial Park. The ceremony will kick off at 5pm. Congratulations to all of our NHS Seniors!

Needham High School Civics Showcase
2025-05-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Students Advocate for Change
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2pm
Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall
Prior to the Showcase, 11th grade students are making their Advocacy Plans with their teachers and classmates. LWV-Needham has prepared a Student Advocacy Guide and a series of videos for the students’ reference.
Also included is a list of MA legislative bills and Needham issues that students may find useful for choosing their issue area. Students are not limited to the issues on these lists. A list with links t0 Advocacy Groups can help with students’ research.
See www.lwv-needham.org for details
Free and open to the public.
