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December 7th Special Election – Select Board Candidates answer questions on energy and climate

December 7th Special Election – Select Board Candidates answer questions on energy and climate

What steps can Needham take to address the climate crisis? See what Select Board candidates Karen Calton and Kevin Keene had to say in response to Green Needham’s questions. With Massachusetts setting ambitious goals and legally binding targets to drastically

EVs and Plug-in Hybrids in Needham

EVs and Plug-in Hybrids in Needham

How many Needham residents have plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles? What manufacturers do they buy from? Thanks to some analysis we did of information available from Massachusetts’ MOR-EV rebate program, we have some answers. This table includes all qualifying EV

“Recycle Smart” Website Answers Your Questions About What to Recycle!

Are you recycling “smart” and avoiding the most common recycling mistakes? Not sure? Want to learn more? Then read on… Learning to Recycle correctly is important for several reasons. Adding items to recycle bins that you “hope” or “wish” were

Reminder: League of Women Voters/Needham Select Board Candidates Night

On Wednesday, November 17 at 7 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Needham will host “Candidates Night,” a forum with a League moderator posing questions to the two Select Board candidates on a variety of issues. Members of the

New Food Waste Recycling Program Opens at Needham’s RTS

New Food Waste Recycling Program Opens at Needham’s RTS

Our food waste problem Did you know that food waste in the U.S. makes up the largest percentage of our overall solid waste at 22%?1 It’s scary to think of how high that number is, but it also presents

Electric Assist Bicycles – a New Way to “Go Green”

Electric Assist Bicycles – a New Way to “Go Green”

“The electric-assist is a game changer. The bicycle is replacing all our local car trips.” You might have seen this bike around Needham and asked, “What is that?” We have the answer; it is an Urban Arrow Family electric-assist bicycle

Candidate Forums for Select Board Seat

Candidate Forums for Select Board Seat

With a special election coming up on December 7, 2021 to fill the Needham Select Board seat vacated by Lakshmi Balachandra, there are several local events to help you get to know the two candidates — Karen Calton and Kevin

Re-Use-It “Swap Shop” at Needham RTS has reopened

Needham RTS Swap-It shop

In case you hadn’t heard, the Re-Use-It Swap Shop at Needham RTS has reopened! Yes, you can now drop off reusable items that are in good/usable condition, and/or shop for items that you need/want. This is a great resource for

Special Town Meeting to Vote on Climate Emergency

Special Town Meeting to Vote on Climate Emergency

At the Needham Special Town Meeting planned for later this month, Town Meeting Members will be asked to vote on a warrant article that asks the Town of Needham to declare a climate and ecological emergency, and urges the Town to act

Needham Select Board Creates Climate Action Plan Committee

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

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