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  1. Accounting

  2. Assessing

  3. Building Department

  4. Building Design & Construction

  5. Building Maintenance

  6. Conservation

  7. Council on Aging

  8. Economic Development

  9. Finance Department

  10. Fire

  11. Housing

  12. Human Resources Department

    Locate employee information including services, tools, pay information, and benefits.

  13. Information Technology

  14. Library

  1. Accounting
    1. Credit Union Membership
    2. Direct Deposit
    3. Town Employee Portal
  2. Assessing
    1. General Information
      1. FAQs
      2. Helpful Terms
      3. Important Dates
      4. Property Valuation Primer (PDF)
    2. Property Record Cards (2021)
    3. Public Access Help
    4. Property Tax Relief
    5. Staff List
    6. This Year's Bill
      1. Property Taxes
      2. Property Tax Exemptions
      3. Property Value Process
      4. Proposition 2 1/2
      5. Tax Levy
      6. Tax Rate
      7. Values Compared to Last Year
    7. Abutters List (DIY)
  3. Building Department
    1. 2017 Zoning By Law Changes Articles 24 - 30
    2. Accessory Dwelling Unit (In-Law)
    3. Applications
    4. Building Department News
    5. Easy Permits
      1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Guided Process
        1. New Construction
        2. Structure Demolition
        3. Home Addition
        4. Home Remodeling
        5. Shed
        6. Deck
        7. Siding / Roofing
        8. Swimming Pools
        9. Solar Panel
        10. Fireplace / Woodstove
        11. Septic System Installation or Removal
        12. Street & Sidewalk Opening/Obstruction Permits
      3. Approximate Timeline
    6. Fees
    7. Forms
    8. Frequently Asked Questions
    9. Inspection Schedule
    10. Links
    11. On Ground Swimming Pools
    12. Open Building Permits
    13. Residential Required Inspections (PDF)
    14. Plan Details Information
      1. Decks
      2. Fireplaces
      3. General Building
    15. Storm Water By- law
  4. Building Design & Construction
  5. Building Maintenance
    1. Energy Reduction Initiatives
    2. Municipal Buildings
    3. School Buildings
    4. School Facility Rentals
    5. Trades & Custodians
  6. Conservation
    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Submitted Applications for Upcoming and Recent Public Meetings
    3. Conservation Commission
      1. Meeting Schedule 2021
    4. Permitting
      1. Wetland Consultant Information
      2. Forms
      3. Fees
      4. Resource Areas Protected in Needham
      5. Regulated or Prohibited Activities
    5. Policies/Guidelines
    6. Links
    7. Events
    8. Ridge Hill Reservation
      1. Grassland Birds
      2. Ridge Hill Ecological Management Plan (PDF)
      3. Ridge Hill Reservation/Nike Site
      4. Ridge Hill Reservation Regulations
      5. Ridge Hill Reservation Request Form
    9. Trails Information & Studies of Interest
  7. Council on Aging
    1. COVID-19 Vaccine
    2. COA Remote Programs
    3. COA Daily Highlights
    4. Transportation Services
      1. The MBTA RIDE
    5. Newsletter (PDF)
    6. The Center at the Heights
      1. Renting the Center at the Heights
      2. Computer Center
      3. Senior Center Documents
      4. CATH/COA Remote Program Schedule
    7. Lunch Menu (PDF)
    8. Legal Services
    9. Meals
      1. Senior Center Lunchtime Cafe
    10. Grocery Shopping
    11. Health Insurance Counseling
    12. Other Aging Links
    13. Publications
      1. Senior Compass (PDF)
      2. Testimonials
    14. Recreational / Educational Programs and Trips
      1. Program Information
      2. Computer Center
      3. Trips
      4. Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
    15. Senior Corp Employment Opportunities
    16. Social Service Department
      1. Information and Referral
      2. Counseling
      3. Support Groups
      4. Grocery Shopping
      5. Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
      6. Testimonials
    17. Tax Preparation
    18. Volunteer Program
    19. Wellness Clinics
    20. Who We Are
      1. Friends of the Needham Elderly
      2. Governance & Funding Sources
      3. Meet the COA & Advisory Boards
      4. Meet the Staff
      5. Our Center
      6. Our Community Partners
      7. Our History
      8. Testimonials
  8. Economic Development
  9. Finance Department
    1. Budget Documents
    2. Contract Information
    3. Financial Reports
  10. Fire
    1. Divisions
      1. Administration
      2. Dispatch
      3. Emergency Medical Services
      4. Emergency Management
        1. Contacts
        2. How We Can Help
        3. How We Notify You in an Emergency
        4. How We Prepare
        5. How You Can Prepare
        6. Specific Questions
        7. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
      5. Fire Alarm
      6. Fire Prevention
      7. Fire Protection
      8. Fleet Maintenance
      9. Training
    2. Emergency Alerts and Notifications
    3. FAQ's
    4. Helpful Links
      1. Fire / Home Safety
      2. Space Heaters
      3. Executive Office of Public Safety
      4. Massachusetts State Building Code
      5. National Fire Protection Association
      6. State Fire Marshal
    5. How To Use A Home Fire Extinguisher
    6. Needham Fire Department Photo Gallery
      1. The Needham Fire Department On Scene
      2. Needham Fire Department In the Community
    7. What to Know When Selling Your Home
    8. COVID-19 Smoke Detector Waiver Info
    9. Permits
      1. COVID-19 Smoke Detector Waiver Info
      2. Burn Permit
    10. Public Fire & Safety Education
      1. Home Fire Safety
        1. When to replace your beeping detector
        2. Smoke Detectors
        3. Alarmas de Humo
        4. Smoke Alarms for the Disable
        5. Carbon Monoxide Alarms
        6. Alarma de Monóxido de Carbono
        7. Home Fire Escape Planning
        8. Clothes Dryer Safety
        9. Cooking Safety
        10. CFL Light Bulbs
        11. Electrical Safety
        12. Scald Prevention
        13. Outdoor Electrical
        14. Natural Gas Safety
      2. Summer Safety
        1. Preventing Mulch Fires
        2. Fireworks Safety
        3. Massachusetts Fireworks Law
        4. Grilling Safety
        5. Hotel/Motel Safety
        6. Lightning Safety
      3. A Closed Door Can Save A Life
    11. Slideshows
      1. NFD Apparatus Through The Years
      2. Needham Fire Department On-Scene
      3. Needham Fire Training 1939
    12. Business Listing Form
  11. Housing
  12. Human Resources Department
    1. Benefits Information
      1. Active Employees
        1. Health Insurance
        2. Voluntary Benefits
      2. New Employees
      3. Retired Employees & Surviving Spouses
        1. Health Insurance Open Enrollment Senior Plan (PDF)
        2. Health Insurance Open Enrollment Active Plans (PDF
        3. Medicare Advantage HMO & PFFS Plans (PDF)
        4. Medicare Supplement Plans (PDF)
      4. Summary of Benefits and Coverages
      5. My Medication Advisor
        1. How to Register for myMedical Advisor
        2. Blue Cross Blue Shield Medication List (PDF)
        3. Harvard Pilgrim Medication List (PDF)
        4. Tufts Medical Medication List (PDF)
        5. Fallon Health Medication List (PDF)
      6. Health Rates
        1. FY2019 Health Insurance Rates (PDF)
        2. FY2018 Health Insurance Rates (PDF)
        3. CY2018 Medicare Supplement Rates (PDF)
      7. HIPAA Privacy (PDF)
      8. Injured While on Duty
      9. Other Benefits
        1. Aflac Insurance
        2. Credit Union Membership
        3. Deferred Compensation
        4. Direct Deposit
        5. Employee Assistance Plans
        6. Section 125 Plan
      10. Group Insurance Policy (PDF)
      11. Benefits Forms
      12. Special Enrollment Period! - Dental & Vision
      13. OptiMed Health Partners
    2. Open Enrollment
      1. Open Enrollment (FY2022)
      2. Medicare Plan Open Enrollment
      3. Special Enrollment Period! - Dental & Vision
    3. Classification & Compensation
    4. CORI
    5. Employment Contracts
    6. Holidays (PDF)
    7. How to Apply for a Job
    8. Job Descriptions
    9. Personnel Policies
    10. Represented Employee Groups
  13. Information Technology
    1. ITC Technology Audit 09/2017 (PDF)
    2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
      1. WebGIS
      2. Property Record Cards
      3. Town Maps
      4. GIS FAQ
      5. Download GIS & CAD Mapping Data
    3. Public Records Request
    4. Social Media
      1. NeedhamMA App in Google Play and iTunes Store
    5. Staff Listing
    6. Subscribe to iCalendars
    7. Technology Advisory Board
    8. Telecommunication Systems Policy (PDF)
    9. Town FTP Site
  14. Library
    1. About the Library
      1. Meet the Staff
      2. Trustees
      3. Library Policies and Mission Statement
      4. Events Calendar
      5. Map of Holdings
      6. Contact, Hours, Directions & Parking
      7. Needham Free Public Library on Facebook
      8. Needham Free Public Library on YouTube
    2. Research & Information
      1. Databases & Online Resources
      2. ILL, Commonwealth Catalog and OCLC
      3. Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions
      4. Staff Picks and Bestsellers
        1. We Love These!
        2. May is for Magic
        3. A Library Card is a Passport to the World
      5. Equity and Inclusion Book Lists
      6. Genealogy and Archives
      7. Exam Proctoring
      8. Book Nook
      9. Tax Forms
    3. Features & Services
      1. Checking out library materials
      2. Computer use and wireless computer access
      3. Scanners, microfilm, printers and copiers
      4. Book Clubs
      5. Device Advice for iPads and iPhones
      6. Services for the Homebound
      7. Library Programs and Events
        1. NFPL Recorded Programs
      8. Exhibits and Event Bookings
      9. Readers' Advisory
      10. New Items
    4. Library
      1. Childrens
        1. Monthly Themed Websites for Kids
        2. Summer 2020 Booklists
        3. STEAM
        4. Homework Help
        5. Learning At Home
        6. Podcasts for Kids
        7. Readers' Corner
        8. Childrens Activities At Home
        9. Race, Justice & Activism
        10. Needham Free Public Library Childrens on YouTube
      2. Ebooks, Digital Audiobooks, Magazines, Videos
      3. Museum Passes
      4. Search for an Item
      5. Support the Library
        1. Friends of the Needham Public Library
        2. Library Foundation of Needham
        3. Donations
        4. Suggestions to Purchase
        5. Volunteering
      6. Teen
        1. Series
        2. Booklists
        3. If You Liked....
        4. Homework Help
        5. Summer Reading for Tweens and Teens
      7. Program Registration Calendar
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