Recent News and Updates
May Focus: The Future is Now — Electric Vehicles - Think for a moment about the possibilities of a future Needham. Picture a place where traffic flows seamlessly, and public transportation – all electric – is extensive and runs frequently. Picture a place where the cars on the road whisper… Continue Reading
Event Reminder: EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase in Needham - Join us on Saturday, May 30th, from 12-2 p.m. at Copley Motorcars, 37 Chestnut St., Needham, to see a variety of electric vehicle (EV) cars, learn about e-bikes, and view electric lawn equipment from Needham Garden & Hardware. Stu and… Continue Reading
Event Reminder: How to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Needham - Join us to get your questions answered! This event—co-sponsored by the Needham Housing Coalition, Charles River Regional Chamber, Progressive Needham, League of Women Voters of Needham, and Green Needham—will explore why and how to add an ADU to your property.… Continue Reading
Go Green, Gain Customers — Sustainability Survey Results Are In! - Thank you to the 135 people who responded to our Sustainability Survey and congratulations to the winners of our random drawing! Our $25 Volante Farms gift card winners are Lynn Klatt and Donna McCabe, and NHS senior Harper Schneiderman won… Continue Reading
Candidates Answer Questions about Environmental Issues - In the past few years Needham has made substantial progress in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support a healthy environment. The Town has developed a Climate Action Roadmap, hired a Sustainability Manager, implemented municipal electricity aggregation, enacted… Continue Reading