Come to the Grand Opening of the Needham Farmers Market on Sunday, May 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at its new location on the Needham Town Common, right in front of Town Hall. There will be new vendors and
Start off your summer with the annual Street Fair on the Needham Town Common from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. The event offers everything from trolley rides to a food court, plus tables from local businesses
Thinking about going solar? Join us for an informational session - it may be easier than you think! More than 350 Needham residents have installed solar PV systems. Come learn about the benefits of installing solar on your roof at
The Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (TUE) will hold a hearing on carbon pricing and utilities related bills on Tuesday, June 20th at the State House. A committee hearing is the first step in moving a
Needham Community Farm's Summer Farm Dinner Series - Potluck Date: Thursday, July 20th, 2017 Location: Needham Community Farm, Pine Street This summer, the Needham Community Farm will be hosting a series of volunteer nights - every third Thursday of the
The MBTA is sponsoring a public meeting to explain improvements being implemented this fall on the Needham Commuter Rail Line, and highlight alternative MBTA travel options during weekend shutdowns. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 6:30
SEPTEMBER 14 AT 7 PM, NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM’S SIMONS IMAX® THEATRE, BOSTON Speaker: Ellen Douglas, PE, PhD, Associate Professor of Hydrology, School for the Environment, UMass Boston * What have we observed from our changing climate? * What changes are
Environmentally Friendly Lawn Alternatives According to NASA, in the United States more surface area is covered by lawn than by any other single irrigated crop. Lawns require irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides to thrive in our climate, and there are alternatives
On Tuesday September 19th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (TUE) will hold a hearing at the Massachusetts State House on bills related to the Renewable Portfolio Standard. On that day residents
The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission has long been concerned about the effects of artificial light on our natural environment. Research has shown that artificial light can create light pollution that affects human health, and has adverse consequences for trees and
