Cold Weather Resources

With the bitter cold temperatures this weekend, take steps to keep yourself, neighbors, friends and loved ones safe by limiting outdoor exposure.   Consider leaving water running over night to help prevent the possibility of pipes freezing. &...

Assistance Available Now for Eligible Homeowners in Need of Small Home Repairs, Improvements

The Town of Needham has launched another round of funding for the Small Repair Grant Program, a local program that makes funds available for qualifying seniors aged 60 or over and those with disabilities to make health and safety improvements to their hom...

The latest News You Need(ham) - February 2, 2023

Read this week's News You Need(ham) here. You can sign up to receive the newsletter in your email inbox each week. Sign up here. 

Public Works Forum

Among the Town's most visible workers, the Department of Public Works team plow and repair town roads, maintain school and municipal buildings, fix water and sewer lines, care for Town's trees and fields, and more!

Join us on Monday, Febr...

Is Your Money Going 'Down the Drain'?

Recently the Needham Channel highlighted the Town's water and sewer rates and how money it utilized from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds. Department of Public Works Director Carys Lustig and Water/Sewer/Drains Superintendent Mike Retzky prov...

Report a Non-Emergency Public Works Issue

The Public Works Department utilizes SeeClickFix to engage feedback from residents with any public works issues they encounter throughout Town. Utilizing SeeClickFix allows the resident to provide an exact location, supporting pictures and details to help...

NEW! Food Code Enforcement Policy

The full Food Code Enforcement Policy can be read here. 

The Needham Public Health Division is guided by Federal, State, and Local food codes and enforces those regulations. The health agents work closely with food establishments, providing consul...

Notice of Public Hearing on 2/16/23 to Revise Biotechnology Registration

The purpose of this Public Hearing is for the Board of Health of the Town of Needham, County of Norfolk, Massachusetts, acting under the authority of Chapter 111, Section 31 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to consider substantial revi...

Free Covid-19 rapid molecular testing!

Thanks to a grant provided by the MetroWest Health Foundation, Needham Public Health is able to provide the community with free covid testing. This is completely free and no need to collect insurance. This is a drive-up, by appointment only testing that i...