Town Meeting will take up the Stretch Code during its November 7th session. Approval of the stretch code by a majority of Town Meeting members voting will permit the Selectmen to take a vote to apply to have Needham become
As Needham residents remember from last winter, ice damming was an all too familiar sight, easily identified by the long icicles hanging precariously off the edges of roofs. Beyond the obvious danger of falling ice hitting people and property, ice
Have you thought about putting solar panels on your roof? Because of various state and federal tax credits and incentives, solar is more affordable than ever. Needham resident Ken Farbstein wrote to tell us about his experience: "I am a
The Needham Community Farm, a volunteer run 501c3 organization which provides hands-on educational experiences for the community and fresh produce for the Needham Food Pantry, is having a benefit dinner at First Parish Church on February 11th, 2012. The dinner
Green Needham is hosting the February Massachusetts Climate Action Network Steering Committee Meeting at the Needham Public Library. The topic of discussion at the February 23rd meeting (7:00 - 8:45 pm) will be Community Scale Wind Energy Projects under attack:
An important public meeting in Needham will give area residents a chance to voice their opinions about the MBTA plans for steep fare hikes and service cuts. The Needham Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on the issue in
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 Northeastern University, Boston, MA 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM For information and to register go to: Environmental Action 2012 Join over 300 citizens, activists and experts for an unforgettable day of networking, learning, and inspiration. "If
Come learn about the significant financial incentives available to your business under NStar’s Direct Install energy efficiency program and how they will lower your energy costs. The Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce will host a special breakfast program on Tuesday,
Author, educator and environmentalist Bill McKibben will be speaking in Weston on March 25th as the featured speaker at the annual Harnish Lecture. Bill's topic will be a report from the front lines of the climate fight - "A few
Professor Eric Olson of Brandeis University will be at the Needham Historical Society, 1147 Central Ave., on Monday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. to give an update on the latest science about climate change and help the lay person understand the
