We want to take a minute remind residents not to pour or sweep anything down a storm drain. This includes: pet waste/baggies, motor oil, paint, litter, leaves, sand or any other substance that could be harmful to the environment. And it's also not a good idea to block storm drains with refuse or debris. Stormwater on parking lots and streets flows into storm drains, due to the way that they are graded, so that the pavement will not flood. Storm drains have underground pipes that channel the stormwater directly to a nearby water body, usually without any treatment or cleansing. So whatever flows down a storm drain comes out in a nearby water body, such as a wetland, stream, or pond. We all need clean water for drinking, swimming, fishing, boating, and for protecting wildlife.

Board of Health: One candidate will be appointed by vote of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health to serve on the Board of Health until the next regular election on April 14, 2009.

Housing Authority: One candidate will be appointed by vote of the Board of Selectmen and the Housing Authority to serve on the Housing Authority until the next regular election on April 14, 2009.

Applicants must be registered voters in the Town.

Interested individuals are requested to submit a brief letter of interest and resume, and should indicate which vacancy is being applied for.

Applications maybe mailed or submitted to the Office of the Town Manager, attn: Sandy Cincotta, or submitted by email to scincotta@town.needham.ma.us, and should be received by the Town not later than May 23, 2008.

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
William P. O'Donnell, Register
Needham Office Hours
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:00 AM - Noon
Needham Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room
1471 Highland Avenue
The Register and members of his staff will be available to help answer questions or concerns about any Registry of Deeds matter. Information will be available concerning the Massachusetts Homestead Act. An internet ready computer terminal will be on hand to print a Registry recorded deed, confirm the status of a mortgage discharge or check on any other filing. No appointment is needed. Call the Registry for further information 781-461-6104 x6157 or www.norfolkdeeds.org.

The Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 5, 2008 is now available. [Additional info...]

OVERNIGHT WATER MAIN FLUSHING
During April 7, 2008 – May 29, 2008
Working Hours are 11:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.

The Needham DPW will be flushing water mains beginning April 7 through May 29. Flushing will take place overnight, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., Mon.-Fri. of each week. The purpose of water main flushing is to eliminate rust and manganese sediment build-up in water mains. It will take approximately 7 weeks to complete.

You may experience discolored water. This discoloration is not a health risk. You are advised to store enough water for drinking & cooking, and not do laundry or dishes after 11:00 p.m. To flush the discolored water within your home/building after 5:30 a.m., open the cold-water faucet and let it run for several minutes. If the water does not clear within this time, wait an hour and repeat the process. Any question or concern, you may contact the DPW at (781) 455-7534.

Thank you for your cooperation,
Robert Lewis, Water & Sewer Superintendent
[Department of Public Works website]

Are you intested in volunteering to serve on a Town Committee or Board? [Additional info...]

The Town Manager's Proposed FY2009 Operating Budget is now available. [Additional info...]

Please go to the Town Clerk's page and click on Town Meetings. The Annual Town Meeting Warrant Index has the list of what action has been taken by Town Meeting.

The HIgh Rock School will be closed for construction and renovations from January 2008 through August 2009. The High Rock School has been the designated polling location for Precinct D for voting purposes. As a voter in Predinct D, you will now vote at the Newman Elementary School gymnasium for the following scheduled elections and another other special elections that may be called from January 2008 until further notice: Presidential Primary - Tuesday, February 5, 2008; Annual Town Election - Tuesday, April 8, 2008; State Primary - Tuesday, September 16, 2008; State Election - Tuesday, November 4, 2008; Annual Town Election - Tuesday, April 14, 2009. All voters in Precinct D will be notified by mail of the change in polling location.