|  | News from the Town of Needham |  | Good morning, Needham! Unbelievably, we’re just one week away from Thanksgiving. Town facilities will be closed Thursday, November 24th, and will reopen Friday, November 25th. Beginning the 25th, parking meters in Town will be free for up to two hours at a time to encourage and accommodate local shopping and dining this holiday season. More information on holiday festivities is below. If you’re looking to donate toys to children in need this year, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys in the Toys for Tots box located on the first floor of Town Hall. From everyone here in Needham Town government, we’re wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. | | Blue Tree Lighting Set for Greene’s Field Saturday, December 3rd | | The Blue Tree Lighting is back! Due to the ongoing renovation of the Town Common, the Blue Tree festivities will be held this year on Greene's Field. The event will be held Saturday, December 3rd from 5-6 pm. Santa will arrive via firetruck to light the stand-in Blue Tree. There will be performances from Needham High Chorale and Plugged In Band Program. Street performers and a surprise costumed character will be on hand to add to the fun. Following the lighting, children and families are invited to visit and take photos with Santa. The event is free and open to the public. |
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| | Take the Poll: Which Mural Do You Want to See in Needham Heights? | | | Community Preservation Committee Accepting Applications for Project Funding - Dec. 1 Deadline | The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is currently accepting applications for project proposals eligible for funding under the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Eligible projects can include acquiring, creating, preserving, supporting, or rehabilitating open space, historic resources, recreational land, and community housing. Applications are due December 1, 2022 and should be emailed to Cecilia Simchak (csimchak@needhamma.gov) and Kristen Wright (kwright@needhamma.gov). For a current listing of CPA funded projects, see http://needhamma.gov/445/Needhams-Projects. | | | Town Receives Grant to Develop Arts & Culture Plan | The Town will soon kick off a year-long effort to develop an Arts and Culture Plan thanks to in-kind technical assistance being provided by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) valued at $42,500. The plan will include the creation of an arts and culture vision statement for the Town as well as an action plan to achieve that vision. A working group comprised of up to 12 individuals from the arts and cultural community in Needham will work closely with MAPC and under the direction of Economic Development Manager Amy Haelsen who is overseeing this effort. There will be several opportunities for community input. More details to come! |
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| | Be a Part of Needham’s Juneteenth Celebrations! | The Town is seeking volunteers to join the Juneteenth Celebration Planning Committee. The committee was created to recognize and celebrate African American history in Needham by creating an atmosphere of education, engagement and inspiration. Juneteenth marks the liberation of thousands of enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, on June 19th, 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging unity and respect for all cultures. The committee will recommend to the Select Board ways to celebrate Juneteenth and honor African American history. Apply by Tuesday, November 22nd. | |
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| | Community Council Holiday Boutique Set for Return in Early December | Stuffed to the brim with your favorite holiday items, the annual Council Thrift “Holiday Boutique” is back! Hundreds of holiday items are donated throughout the year to The Council Thrift and saved to be on display for the annual Holiday Boutique. There are items for Chanukah, Christmas, New Year’s and more as well as holiday clothing, jewelry, and a special items section of the sale, including beautiful serving pieces for your holiday tables, table linens, and candles. Don't miss this opportunity to find unique, and one-of-a-kind, decorative holiday items; often including wrapping paper, cards, tree decorations and gifts. The Holiday Boutique will be open December 1st to December 3rd during thrift store hours listed below: Thursday, December 1st: 10 am to 6 pm
Friday, December 2nd: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday, December 3rd 10 am to 2 pm For more information, please call the Council offices at 781 444 2415, email office@needhamcouncil.org or visit the Needham Community Council’s website. | | Minuteman Tech Offering Open House for FREE Adult Workforce Programs | |
Are you looking to start a career in a trade like automotive, carpentry, welding, or electrical wiring? Minuteman Technical Institute (MTI) is holding an open house Monday, November 28th at 6 PM. MTI is located at 758 Marrett Road in Lexington.
MTI is offering 15-week adult evening courses that are COST-FREE for most applicants! This is a great option for someone making a career change or a recent high school graduate. If you are interested in working in a high-paying, high-demand trade, check out the open house or call 781-861-7151. | |
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| | Veterans Day Ceremonies in Needham 11/11/2022 | | | Join the Team - Town of Needham is Hiring! | | |  | Sunday, November 20, 2022: The Needham Concert Society features the Orion Chamber Ensemble on Sunday, November 20, at 3 p.m. at Carter Memorial UMC, Needham. Sunday, November 20, 2022: Leaf Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm at the Recycling and Transfer Station. RTS open for leaf drop only. A valid RTS sticker is required. Friday, November 18 - Sunday, November 27, 2022: Needham Community Theatre presents Shrek the Musical. Newman Elementary School Auditorium. Check website for showtimes and tickets. 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, November 17, 2022 Needham Community Revitalization Trust Fund, 5 pm via Zoom
Conservation Commission, 7 pm via Zoom
Zoning Board of Appeals (12 Clarke Road and 69 High Street), 7:30 pm via Zoom
Human Rights Committee, 7:30 pm via Zoom
Needham Housing Authority, 7:30 pm, 5 Chambers Street, Linden Chambers Community Room and via Zoom Monday, November 21, 2022 Board of Registrars 2022 State Election - Processing Meeting, 10 am, Town Hall, Powers Hall
Climate Action Plan Committee, 6 pm, Town Hall, Powers Hall and via Zoom Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Special Education Parent Advisory Council, 12:30 pm via Zoom
Select Board, 6 pm, Town Hall, Select Board Chambers (agenda to be posted Friday)
Needham Council for Arts and Culture, 7 pm via Zoom Thursday, November 24, 2022 Town facilities closed for Thanksgiving Events shown as listed on the Town calendar as of 11/17/22. 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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