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Needham streets may soon be illuminated by new LED streetlights
After conducting a study, the Department of Public Works has listed a streetlight conversion project as part of its capital plan for FY19. A new project, the conversion has been listed as Tier 2 – to...
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Select Board to discuss installation options for LED streetlight project on...
At their June 12th meeting, the Select Board will be presented with and discuss a range of installation options for the LED streetlight project approved by Town Meeting last month. Our January 19th...
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Needham Select Board gives go-ahead to installation of 2700 k and 3000 k LED...
At its June 26th meeting, The Needham Select Board unanimously approved the staff recommendation to incorporate both 2700K and 3000K LED streetlights in the rollout of the Town’s LED Streetlight...
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LED Streetlight installation gets underway in Needham
The Town Manager’s office announced today that the installation of the LED Stretlights approved by the by the Select Board last June is now underway. Between now and March – as the weather permits –...
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Waste Disposal and Recycling during the COVID-19 response
Updated 4/2/20 to include additional changes announced today. Waste disposal is an essential service that continues during the current COVID-19 response. The RTS remains open for residents and...
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Public Input Sought for Climate Change Resiliency Plan
Your input is needed! The Town of Needham is preparing plans to make our community more resilient and ready for climate change and natural hazards. The Hazard Mitigation Plan prepares for all natural...
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For Needham Police Department, Green is the New Blue
There’s been a lot in the news recently about Massachusetts setting ambitious goals to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. In order for the state to reach those goals, every sector of the economy...
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Needham Select Board Creates Climate Action Plan Committee
The Town of Needham Select Board took a major step forward recently toward addressing our Town’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. Last spring, a coalition led by Green Needham, the...
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Ask your Town Meeting Members to support CEA!
Town meeting members will soon have the chance to take an important step toward reducing carbon emissions. At the October 24th Special Town Meeting, the Select Board will ask for permission to explore...
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Solid Waste Forum Gives Updates on Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
The timing was perfect — a new waste ban for textiles in Massachusetts, a bombshell Greenpeace study casting doubt on plastics recycling, and an engaged audience anxious to get their questions...
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