|  | News from the Town of Needham |  | Good morning, Needham! Town buildings will be closed Monday in observation of Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day. If you’re doing any cleanouts over the holiday weekend, please take note: the Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS) is hosting a Paint Collection Day on Saturday, October 15th and a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, November 5th. You can find more information, including what items are acceptable for drop off on the RTS website. Please note, the Swap Shop is closed on both of those days to accommodate the events. | | Early Voting Dates Set for November Election |  | The 2022 State Election will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022. For those interested in voting ahead of Election Day, you can take advantage of Early Voting. Early voting is available in person at Needham Town Hall on the following days and times: Saturday, October 22nd: 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday, October 23rd: noon to 4 pm
Monday, October 24th - Friday, October 28th: 9 am to 1 pm
Saturday, October 29th: 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday, October 30th: noon to 4 pm
Monday, October 31st - Thursday, November 3rd: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday, November 4th: 9 am to 1 pm The last day to register to vote or change party enrollment is Saturday, October 29th. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open that day from 9 am to 5 pm. The last day to apply for an Absentee or Early Vote ballot by mail is Tuesday, November 1st at 5 pm. You can download your application here. The last day to apply for an Absentee ballot in person is Monday, November 7th at noon. You can do so at the Town Clerk’s office. For more information, visit the Town Clerk’s website or office in Town Hall.
| | Get in Touch With Your Town Meeting Members Using New Online Contact Forms | Ahead of Special Town Meeting later this month, the Town has created a contact form system for residents who wish to contact their Town Meeting representatives. Those who wish to contact their members can simply click on the form for their precinct, fill out the form and hit send. You can also access your Precinct’s contact form at needhamma.gov/TMM(YOUR PRECINCT LETTER). For example, if you are a Precinct B Town Meeting Member, you can access your form directly at needhamma.gov/TMMB. Town Meeting Members who have supplied an email address to the Town Clerk’s Office will automatically receive the email in their inbox. If you’re a Town Meeting Member who wishes to add your email address to the contact list, please email Cyndi Roy Gonzalez (croygonzalez@needhamma.gov). | | Town Common Renovation Update from Public Works |  | Since early July, the Town has been working to complete Town Common renovations. While not visible, significant progress has been made. Among the work to date: A sub terrain storm water drainage system has been installed with 7 new catch basins and 4 manhole structures along with hundreds of feet of drainpipe. Approximately 2,000 feet of underground conduits have been trenched and installed to support the new lighting and electrical demands. New precast foundations have been installed for the pedestrian light posts along the Chapel Street and Highland Avenue sides of the Common to accommodate the new layout.
Unfortunately, the Town has experienced some material delays due to current supply chain issues with steel and electrical components. We are awaiting structural steel for the new shade structures along with the structure-specific foundation anchor bolts. The delay on receiving these items has notably stalled visual progress, but we anticipate these components will arrive in the coming week. Because these pieces require deep foundations to be installed, that work must be done before finished hardscaping and landscaping can take place above ground. The community can expect to see work pick up quickly over the next month. Substantial completion of the work is still anticipated by the end of this year, with the grand opening and dedication taking place Spring of 2023. | | | Library Offering Limited Inscriptions to Raise Funds, Mark 20th Anniversary | | In celebration of the Library Foundation of Needham's (LFN) 20th anniversary, the Foundation is offering a unique fundraising campaign. Residents can dedicate an inscription on the Library's glass balustrade which surrounds the second floor main staircase and windows. Space is limited, so act soon. To participate visit the Library Foundation’s website. |
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| | Greene’s Playground to Receive Safety, ADA Updates | Greene’s Field Playground will undergo a renovation beginning next Tuesday, October 11th that will improve safety and make the playground accessible to children of all abilities. The renovation includes: Installation of a new ADA-compliant swing and replacement of worn ropes on the saucer swing Excavation of all engineered wood fibers (EWF) and sub base materials Removal of boardwalk planks Installation of Poured In Place (PIP) Surfacing – a 2 layer rubber playground surfacing system
Once installed, the PIP must cure and the playground will remain closed until the surfacing is ready for foot traffic. The playground is expected to be closed 3-6 weeks. Needham Park and Recreation will update the community on the project on its website. Park and Recreation will install new signage to commemorate the original donators who are currently identified on the wooden planks. |
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| | Needham Public Schools Hosting Job Fair Next Week | | The Needham Public Schools will host a job fair Thursday, October 13th from 3 p to 5 pm at the School Administration Building (Emery Grover), located at 1330 Highland Ave. No appointment necessary - just drop in! Available Positions include substitutes, teaching assistants, food service workers, bus/van drivers and more. Benefits include paid holidays and vacation days, health/dental insurance, FSA/HSA, retirement plans, etc. | |
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| | Join the Team - Town of Needham is Hiring! | | |  | Want to see what community events are happening in Needham? Check out the Community Calendar on the Town’s website!
| | CALENDAR OF PUBLIC MEETINGS ***Meetings are linked to the relevant agenda***Thursday, October 6, 2022
Council of Economic Advisors District Focused Subcommittee Meeting, 8:30 am via Zoom Monday, October 10, 2022 Town facilities closed for the holiday. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Select Board Meeting, 6 pm, Powers Hall, Town Hall (agenda to be posted later Thursday)
Board of Library Trustees, 7 pm, Library Community Room and via Zoom
Needham Council for Arts and Culture, 7 pm via Zoom
Permanent Public Building Committee, 7:30 pm, 500 Dedham Ave. and via Zoom Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Youth and Family Services, 5:30 pm, Highland Room, Town Hall
Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham Quarterly Meeting, 6:30 pm, Center at the Heights
Trustees of Memorial Park, 7 pm, Memorial Park Field House
Finance Committee, 7 pm, Great Plain Room, Town Hall and via Zoom Thursday, October 13, 2022 Council on Aging Board of Directors, 5 pm, Center at the Heights and via Zoom
Events shown as listed on the Town calendar as of 10/6/22. Don't forget to check out the Needham Meeting and Events calendar for updated information. You can also sign up to receive meeting notices and agendas on the Town’s “Notify Me” page. | | Did someone send you this newsletter? Subscribe directly using this sign-up link! We want to hear from you! Send questions or comments to Public Information Officer Cyndi Roy Gonzalez at croygonzalez@needhamma.gov or fill out this 1-question survey. If you’re inclined, forward this on and urge others to subscribe. Happy reading! | | Town of Needham
1471 Highland Ave.
Needham, MA 02492
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