Get information about an Eversource project to replace an underground transmission line that runs through Needham.
Eversource Underground Cable Modernization Program
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Keep up-to-date with sustainability-related activities and information organized and/or facilitated by the Town of Needham.
Please Vote “Yes” on January 14th
Green Needham urges Town residents to vote “Yes” in the January 14th Special Election, thereby affirming the Housing Plan approved at the October Town Meeting and putting Needham in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. A “No” vote would reject
Needham’s Climate Action Roadmap Will Be Introduced at a June 5th Forum!
It’s official — Needham’s Climate Action Roadmap has been completed! Come to Powers Hall on Wednesday, June 5th from 6-7 p.m. to see what the Town (and you!) can do to combat Climate Change and make the Town more resilient
Solid Waste Forum Gives Updates on Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
The timing was perfect — a new waste ban for textiles in Massachusetts, a bombshell Greenpeace study casting doubt on plastics recycling, and an engaged audience anxious to get their questions answered. The Nov. 2, 2022 Needham Solid Waste Forum,
Ask your Town Meeting Members to support CEA!
Town meeting members will soon have the chance to take an important step toward reducing carbon emissions. At the October 24th 2022 Special Town Meeting, the Select Board will ask for permission to explore bringing Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) to
Needham Select Board Creates Climate Action Plan Committee
The Town of Needham Select Board took a major step forward recently toward addressing our Town’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. Last spring, a coalition led by Green Needham, the League of Women Voters – Needham, and Mothers Out
For Needham Police Department, Green is the New Blue
There’s been a lot in the news recently about Massachusetts setting ambitious goals to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. In order for the state to reach those goals, every sector of the economy will have to move towards
Public Input Sought for Climate Change Resiliency Plan
Your input is needed! The Town of Needham is preparing plans to make our community more resilient and ready for climate change and natural hazards. The Hazard Mitigation Plan prepares for all natural (weather-related) hazards. The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)
Waste Disposal and Recycling during the COVID-19 response
Updated 4/2/20 to include additional changes announced today. Waste disposal is an essential service that continues during the current COVID-19 response. The RTS remains open for residents and commercial waste haulers, with some some modifications to services. Please note these