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Update on COVID-19 From the Town of Needham and Needham Public Health

August 6, 2020 – The Town of Needham and Needham Public Health today provided the following update regarding COVID-19.

State DPH COVID-19 NumbersThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health reports the number of positive cases and deaths daily o...

Update on Fall Special Town Meeting

The Select Board voted this morning to move the Fall Special Town Meeting to Sunday, October 4th at 1 pm. The meeting will be held outdoors in the parking lot at Memorial Field, subject to approval by the Memorial Park Trustees. Rain date is scheduled for...

Select Board Votes to Change One Polling Location

At its meeting of August 6th, the Select Board voted by a majority vote to change one of the five polling locations for the September 1 and November 3rd elections. The new voting location will affect Precincts E and H.   The new polling location ...

Town Urges Residents to Take Precautions as West Nile Virus Found in Needham Mosquitos

Needham Public Health has been notified that mosquitoes found in Needham have tested positive for West Nile Virus. As such, the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health has raised the Town’s alert level for West Nile Virus to Moderate.A risk level o...

How do YOU want to Vote in the State Primary Election

There are many ways for you to vote in September's State Primary Election. KNOW your options and read the attached information. The State Primary Election is September 1, 2020.

Needham Park and Recreation Announces Pools, Youth Summer Programs to Open in Mid-July

Needham, MA – Wednesday, July 8, 2020 – Needham Park and Recreation has announced its summer lineup of recreational opportunities, including a new “Summer Recess” program and the opening of the pools at the...

Select Board Authorizes Free Parking This Summer to Support Local Businesses

The Select Board this week voted to authorize free 2-hour parking in Needham this summer as a way to support local businesses and encourage shoppers and diners to visit Needham-based establishments. The meters will be free beginning Monday, June 29^th thro...