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Town Designs Flood Mitigation Strategy at DeFazio
Public Works

Town Designs Flood Mitigation Strategy at DeFazio

May 30, 2025 • Identified as a problematic flooding area last year, a section of DeFazio Field’s parking lot could be remediated with a rain...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Needham Awarded State Grant to Tackle Flooding, Stormwater Maintenance
Climate & Sustainability

Needham Awarded State Grant to Tackle Flooding, Stormwater Maintenance

May 27, 2025 • Nearly two years after a major flooding incident hit Needham, the town is taking steps toward strengthening its flood mitigation and...

Sylvie Simmons
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Earth Day, Arbor Day Take Root in Needham
Climate & Sustainability

Earth Day, Arbor Day Take Root in Needham

April 22, 2024 • As communities recognize Earth Day on April 22, Needham continues its efforts to create a greener and more viable place to...

Gavin Lin
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A Free Tree Program with Strong Roots
Municipal Services

A Free Tree Program with Strong Roots

July 13, 2023 • Having trees in or near your property can have multiple benefits. Needham Parks and Forestry makes planting trees easy and free...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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