Bill Could Let Tenants Match Building Sale Offers

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State Bill Could Let Needham Tenants Match Building Sale Offers

A Massachusetts Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act now before a legislative conference committee would let renters in a multifamily building for sale organize to match an outside buyer's offer. They could buy the property themselves or assign that right to a nonprofit or community land trust. Under the House version, any city or town could opt in, and landlords with six or fewer units would be exempt. The Senate version is narrower, a five-year pilot in five communities chosen by the state. Needham's Select Board and Town Meeting have not taken a position.

Needham-Dedham Times

Needham Girls Soccer Travels to Walpole Today

Coming off a 2-0 win over Milton, Needham High School girls varsity soccer plays at Walpole Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The Needham Channel

Style Expert Mary Lou Andre Talks 'The Art of Dressing Well' Today

Author Mary Lou Andre presents 'The Art of Dressing Well' Tuesday, Sept. 29, at One Wingate East, 589 Highland Ave.; registration includes appetizers, cocktails, and a signed book.

Patch

Park and Recreation Commission Reviews Court Projects and Amenities

At its Sept. 28 meeting, the Needham Park and Recreation Commission discussed AED and bench placement, reviewed pickleball court plans, and welcomed new Superintendent of Parks and Forestry Tim Carpenter.

Town of Needham

Kathleen Marie Conroy Leahy Remembered for Civic Contributions

Kathleen Marie Conroy Leahy, who helped establish New Year's Needham and championed local school murals, is being remembered following a memorial service announcement this week.

Eaton Funeral Homes

RainCastle Communications Named September Finalist for Web Design

Needham-based branding agency RainCastle Communications was named a September finalist in the DesignRush Best Website Designs competition.

Newsfile Corp.

Library Offers Baby Storytime Today

Needham Free Public Library hosts Budding Bookworms, a storytime for babies who aren't yet walking and their caregivers, Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; registration required.

Needham Free Public Library

Needham Youth Program Brings Games and Social Skills Together

First- and second-graders can play games and practice social skills at Needham Town Hall Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.; the free program runs through Oct. 27.

Town of Needham

Library Hosts Kids Coding Club Today

Needham Free Public Library offers an introductory block-coding club for ages 8-12 Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 5 p.m.; all experience levels welcome.

Needham Free Public Library

Pollard Middle School Holds Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night

Parents and guardians of Pollard Middle School students in grades 7-8 can learn about class schedules Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m.

Pollard Middle School

Needham Cribbage Meetup Plays at Village Club Today

The cribbage group meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Village Club, 83 Morton St.; two-person teams play six games for a $10 entry fee.

Needham Cribbage Meetup