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Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Passes MA Senate
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Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Passes MA Senate

June 21, 2024 • The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, will now move through the House of Representatives. A legislative effort to minimize...

Cameron Morsberger
June 21, 2024July 1, 2024
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Plastic Water Bottle Ban to be Pulled from Town Meeting
Select Board Town Meeting

Plastic Water Bottle Ban to be Pulled from Town Meeting

May 1, 2024 • Following its single-use plastic bag ban passed last year, Green Needham’s effort to remove more plastics from town faced criticism, leading...

Cameron Morsberger
May 1, 2024March 3, 2025
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Earth Day, Arbor Day Take Root in Needham
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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
April 19, 2024April 22, 2024
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Needham businesses offer perspective, voice impact of future plastic bag ban
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Needham businesses offer perspective, voice impact of future plastic bag ban

October 26, 2023 • With the first implementation date approaching, local stores and restaurants are preparing to make it happen. When Volante Farms switched from...

Cameron Morsberger
October 26, 2023March 3, 2025
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Debate Over ADUs Dominates TM
Town Meeting

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...

TNC/Needham Local
May 5, 2023May 4, 2023
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