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Needham to Launch Mobile Metered Parking App Friday

The Town is rolling out HotSpot, a free mobile payment option for metered parking in Needham Center and Needham Heights, fully operational by Friday, September 4. Drivers can pay from a smartphone, get reminders before parking expires, and add time remotely up to the Town's two-hour limit. Meters will keep accepting coins indefinitely; a $0.15 transaction fee applies to each HotSpot payment, and credit card processing fees may also apply.

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Safe Streets Needham Holds Monthly Safety Discussion Tonight

Safe Streets Needham meets Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Parish in Needham for a public discussion on neighborhood street safety.

Needham Observer

Select Board to Hold Public Hearing on Tree Preservation By-law

The Needham Select Board holds a public hearing on a draft Tree Preservation By-law Tuesday, September 8, at 6 p.m., ahead of the Special Town Meeting.

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Norfolk County DA Democratic Primary Too Close to Call

A day after the state primary, the Democratic race to succeed Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey remains undecided, with candidate Djuna Perkins leading.

CBS Boston

Green Needham's EV and E-Bike Showcase Rescheduled to Sept. 26

Green Needham Collaborative's 'EVs, Electric Lawn Equipment and E-Bike Showcase' has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at Copley Motorcars.

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BID-Needham Plans New Ambulatory Care Building

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham announced preliminary plans September 1 for a new outpatient ambulatory care facility as patient volume has doubled over the past decade.

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Town Opens Bids for Needham High School Roof, HVAC Upgrades

Needham issued an RFQ August 27 for design and engineering services to replace the roof and HVAC units at Needham High School; a briefing session is set for September 3.

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Make Music with Stacey Peasley at the Library Today

Preschool musician Stacey Peasley performs Wednesday, September 2, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the Needham Free Public Library Community Room for ages 2-6 with caregivers.

Needham Free Public Library

Cup and Chaucer Poetry Group Meets Today at Noon

The Needham Free Public Library hosts Cup and Chaucer, a poetry discussion group for adults and teens, Wednesday, September 2, from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Needham Free Public Library

Planning Board Reschedules Zoning By-law Hearing to Sept. 15

The Needham Planning Board, meeting September 1, pushed back a public hearing on two zoning by-law amendments to September 15 while reviewing draft zoning article exhibits.

The Needham Channel

Hickory Club Site-Plan Decision Reaches Planning Board

At its September 1 meeting, the Needham Planning Board took up a decision on The Hickory Club's request to operate a private indoor golf and performance club at 117 Kendrick St.

The Needham Channel

Historic District Commission to Vote on South Street Report Today

The Historic District Commission meets by Zoom Wednesday, September 2, at 10 a.m. to vote on a final report for 178 South St. and review August 25 minutes.

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