Planning for May
January 8, 2026 • It may just be January, but in their first session of 2026, the minds of the Needham Planning Board are already...
Town Moves to Address ADU Changes
February 14, 2025 • As Massachusetts makes changes to the laws regulating Accessory Dwelling Units, local towns are left to align their own bylaws, including...
Zoning and Budget Bookend Town Meeting
May 4, 2023 • An overview of the two night 2023 Annual Town Meeting, including the discussion and decision regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The 2023...
Debate Over ADUs Dominates TM
In a productive session, Needham Town Meeting members finished off the remainder of business on the Annual Warrant, leaving only the Omnibus Article and the...
Unpacking Needham’s Housing Plan
The Needham Planning Board and Select Board recently approved a long-awaited Housing Plan, the first update since 2007. This comprehensive plan outlines the town's most...
How Can Needham Be More Diverse and Affordable?
April 6, 2023 • An overview of the recommendations to improve access to housing in Needham. reported by Yuxiao Yuan Recently, the town adopted an...