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2026 April Town Election Review

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Planning Board Candidates Diverge on Parking, Housing
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Planning Board Candidates Diverge on Parking, Housing

March 27, 2026 • Gary Lesanto and Oscar Mertz discussed their positions on town matters during a virtual debate on Wednesday. In the race for...

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Residents Have Say on ‘Large Houses’
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Residents Have Say on ‘Large Houses’

June 11, 2025 • Residents at a public meeting expressed support for some actionable measure on large houses in Needham, such as a change to...

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Town Meeting Pushes Through Final Items
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Town Meeting Pushes Through Final Items

May 15, 2024 • Town Meeting burned the midnight oil, completing action on the remaining 14 articles on this spring’s warrant, as well as all...

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Unpacking Needham’s Housing Plan
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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...

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