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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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