‘Large House’ Committee Narrows Focus
January 9, 2025 • In their first few meetings, members of the Large House Review Study Committee debated what issues to focus on. This not...
New Tree Committee Taking Root
November 7, 2024 • After previous attempts stalled, the town is renewing efforts to preserve its shade trees. It is an issue with a simple...
Odd Lot Becomes Focal Point for Housing Initiative
October 31, 2024 • Needham Select Board members voted on a building proposal, which would include affordable units. The day after Town Meeting approved new...
Tree Preservation Committee Taking Root
October 11, 2024 • Needham officials are working to form the Tree Preservation Planning Committee that would, in part, examine town regulations around trees and...
Linden/Chambers Redevelopment Seeks Planning Board Approval
September 25, 2024 • The Needham Housing Authority sought a special permit for the project from the Planning Board Tuesday, kicking off an anticipated three-part...
Tree Hearing Not So Clean Cut
August 16, 2024 • A normally routine public shade tree removal hearing blossomed into a full-blown discussion about the changing nature of the town at...