Green Needham Taps into Water Fountains
July 19, 2024 • Following other Massachusetts communities, locals hope to create a digital map of water fountains and bottle refill stations across town. With...
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...
MA Senate Budgets for Plastics Alternative Program
May 24, 2024 • State Sen. Becca Rausch, who represents Needham, cosponsored a budgetary amendment wherein small businesses could receive grants to implement alternatives to...
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...
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...
Select Board Votes on Town Meeting Articles
April 17, 2024 • In its first meeting since the town election, the newly formed board weighed in on the more than 50 warrant articles...