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Park Board Weighs Possible Elliot Field Closure
September 14, 2026
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Park and Recreation Commission Meets on Field Priorities
The Park and Recreation Commission meets Monday at 7 p.m. at the Rosemary Recreation Complex, 178 Rosemary Street, with a Zoom option for residents who cannot attend in person. The agenda includes a possible Elliot Field closure and athletic field maintenance. The meeting opens with an open forum for public comment.
Town of Needham
Red Cross Blood Drive Set for Needham Town Hall
The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive Monday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Powers Hall in Needham Town Hall.
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Retirement System Board to Confer with Pension Trust Reps
The Needham Contributory Retirement System Board meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 9:30 a.m. in the Highland Room and via Zoom to confer with Pension Reserves Investment Trust representatives and review warrants.
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Trustees of Memorial Park to Discuss Diamond Upgrades, FY28 Budget
The Trustees of Memorial Park meet Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Park Field House to discuss baseball diamond improvements, the FY28 budget request, and field use requests.
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Community Preservation Committee Schedules Meeting on Projects
The Community Preservation Committee holds a hybrid meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. to discuss current and potential CPA projects, outreach, and the FY2028 schedule.
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Technology Advisory Board to Review IT Procedures and Procurement
The Technology Advisory Board holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall's Great Plain Room to review municipal technology procedures and departmental capital updates.
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Public Health Division Offers Heartsaver CPR and AED Class
The Needham Public Health Division hosts an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED class Monday, Sept. 14, 12:30-4 p.m. at Rosemary Recreation Complex, covering CPR and Narcan administration.
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Friends of the Needham Public Library Board Convenes
The Friends of the Needham Public Library Board meets Monday, Sept. 14, 7:30-8:45 p.m. in the Community Room to coordinate programming support, book sales, and volunteer resources.
Needham Free Public Library
Zoning Board of Appeals to Review Setback Relief, Holiday Sales
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. to review setback relief for 29 Davenport Road and a permit extension for Norfolk Lodge's holiday tree sales at 1101 Highland Avenue.
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Human Rights Committee Prepares Discrimination Complaint Review
The Human Rights Committee holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to examine complaint processes and discuss committee appointments.
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Meditation Program with Kerrie Cusack at Center at the Heights
Kerrie Cusack leads a guided Monday Meditation session Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Center at the Heights.
Center at the Heights
Permanent Public Building Committee Meets Monday Night
The Permanent Public Building Committee meets Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, and via Zoom.
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Needham Designated a Climate Leader Community by State
The Healey-Driscoll Administration certified Needham as a Climate Leader Community through the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, recognizing local climate and energy initiatives.
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