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Progress on Reducing Plastics in Needham

With strong support from Town Meeting members, Green Needham’s Plastics Reduction Team made good progress this May toward their goal of reducing the amount of single-use plastics in Needham. In a decisive vote of approval for Green Needham’s Citizens’ Petition,

Reminder: Green Needham’s TGIF Meet-up on Friday June 21st

Drop by for food and conversation at Green Needham’s TGIF meet-up on Friday, June 21 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on the Town Common in Needham Center (or across the street at First Parish Church in case of rain –

Come and Say Hello

Reminder: Climate Action Roadmap Will Be Introduced on Wednesday, June 5!

Needham’s Climate Action Roadmap will be introduced at a public meeting on Wednesday, June 5th from 6-7 p.m. at Powers Hall. Come see what the Town (and you!) can do to combat Climate Change and make Needham more resilient to

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

Help Reduce Plastics: Contact Your Town Meeting Members This Weekend

Next Monday, May 6, Needham’s annual Town Meeting will begin. The Green Needham Plastics Reduction Team has submitted Warrant Article 45, a Citizens’ Petition to ban certain single-use plastics, for consideration by Town Meeting members. This bylaw seeks to expand

Another Zero Energy Home in Needham

Did you know that there are examples of zero net energy homes right here in Needham? These super energy efficient houses generate enough solar power to provide all the electricity needed for the home’s heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, and

Join the Needham NightWalk and Celebrate International Dark Sky Week

This week, April 2-8, 2024, is International Dark Sky Week, a reminder of the importance of darkness for nocturnal wildlife, human health, and the glorious gift of a star-studded sky. Light pollution — overly bright and unnecessary outdoor lighting —

Continuing the Local Effort to Reduce Plastics

What can we do about the relentless and concerning increase in the production of plastics and plastic waste? According to a report from statista.com, in just the last two decades, global plastic production has doubled to a staggering 400.3 million

Reminder: Candidates Night tomorrow, Monday, March 25

We hope you’re planning to vote in our local election on April 9. Tomorrow night, Monday, March 25, the League of Women Voters of Needham is hosting Candidates Night, a forum with the candidates for the two contested town-wide offices