Needham is officially a Massachusetts Green Community. With this week’s announcement from the The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources, Needham joins the now 271 Green Communities in Massachusetts. As a result of the designation, Needham will receive a
Needham submits Green Communities Application
Needham has taken the final step toward becoming a Green Community by submitting an application to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources on November 22nd. Thank you to everyone who has been involved in getting us here. The town provided
Green Communities – we’re almost there!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Select Board hearing on October 16th! Your powerful and unanimous support for becoming a Green Community was important, and the Select Board appreciated hearing from you – whether you spoke or
Show your Support for Needham becoming a Green Community – Select Board Hearing Wednesday, October 16th
Needham is close to becoming a Green Community, joining 240 other Massachusetts cities and towns, including 18 of our 20 comparable communities. Please join us at the Select Board’s public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in
What is the stretch code?
October 2017: Please note that the information below refers to the stretch code in 2011, at the time Needham was considering becoming a Green Community. We have reached out to the DoER Green Communities Division for updated information. DoER is
How would the stretch code affect a current homeowner doing a renovation, remodeling or an addition to their home?
October 2017: Please note that the information below refers to the stretch code in 2011, at the time Needham was considering becoming a Green Community. We have reached out to the DoER Green Communities Division for updated information. DoER is
Does the stretch code affect an existing house or a house for sale?
October 2017: Please note that the information below refers to the stretch code in 2011, at the time Needham was considering becoming a Green Community. We have reached out to the DoER Green Communities Division for updated information. DoER is