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  2. Town Departments

    1. Departments A - L
      1. Accounting
        1. Credit Union Membership
        2. Direct Deposit
        3. Town Employee Portal
      2. Assessing
        1. General Information
          1. Helpful Terms
          2. Important Dates
          3. Property Valuation Primer (PDF)
        2. Property Record Cards (2025)
        3. Public Access Help
        4. Forms & Guidelines
        5. Real Estate & Personal Property Abatement
        6. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
        7. Personal Property Tax
        8. This Year's Bill
          1. Property Taxes
          2. Property Tax Exemptions
          3. Property Value Process
          4. Proposition 2 1/2
          5. Tax Levy
          6. Tax Rate
          7. Values Compared to Last Year
        9. Current Tax Rates
        10. Staff List
      3. Building
        1. Zoning By Law
        2. 2017 Zoning By Law Changes Articles 24 - 30
        3. Accessory Dwelling Unit (In-Law)
        4. Applications
        5. Building Department News
        6. Building Permits Issued
        7. Demolition
        8. Easy Permits
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Guided Process
            1. New Construction
            2. Structure Demolition
            3. Home Addition
            4. Home Remodeling
            5. Shed
            6. Deck
            7. Siding / Roofing
            8. Swimming Pools
            9. Solar Panel
            10. Fireplace / Woodstove
            11. Septic System Installation or Removal
            12. Street & Sidewalk Opening/Obstruction Permits
          3. Approximate Timeline
        9. Energy Opt-In Version Guide
        10. Fees
        11. Forms
        12. Frequently Asked Questions
        13. Inspection Schedule
        14. Links
        15. On Ground Swimming Pools
        16. Open Building Permits
        17. Residential Required Inspections (PDF)
        18. Plan Details Information
          1. Decks
          2. Fireplaces
          3. General Building
          4. Stairways
        19. Storm Water By- law
      4. Building Design & Construction
      5. Communications
        1. Social Media
          Social Media Terms of Use
        2. Press Releases
        3. Community Information Sessions
        4. Emergency Alerts
      6. Conservation
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Submitted Applications for Upcoming and Recent Public Meetings
        3. Conservation Commission
          1. Meeting Schedule 2025
          2. Policies
        4. Fall & Spring Yard Clean Up
        5. Permitting
          1. Wetland Consultant Information
          2. Forms
          3. Fees
          4. Resource Areas Protected in Needham
          5. Regulated or Prohibited Activities
        6. Policies/Guidelines
        7. Links
        8. Needham Trails
        9. Ridge Hill Reservation
          1. Grassland Birds
          2. Ridge Hill Ecological Management Plan (PDF)
          3. Ridge Hill Reservation/Nike Site
          4. Ridge Hill Reservation Regulations
          5. Ridge Hill Reservation Request Form
        10. Trails Information & Studies of Interest
        11. Invasive Species Management
      7. Council on Aging
        1. Who We Are
          1. Friends of the Needham Elderly
          2. Governance & Funding Sources
          3. Meet the Board
          4. Meet the COA & Advisory Boards
          5. Meet the Staff
          6. Our Center
          7. Our Community Partners
          8. Our History
          9. Testimonials
        2. Newsletter (PDF)
        3. Transportation Services
          1. To the Senior Center
          2. To the Grocery Store
          3. To Medical Appointments
          4. To Errands and Shopping
          5. The MBTA RIDE
        4. The Center at the Heights
          1. Center Programming and Calendar of Events
          2. Renting the Center at the Heights
          3. Computer Center
        5. Lunch Menu (PDF)
        6. Legal Services
        7. Meals
          Senior Center Lunchtime Cafe
        8. Health Insurance Counseling
        9. Other Aging Links
        10. Recreational / Educational Programs and Trips
          1. Program Information
          2. Computer Center
          3. Trips
        11. Senior Corp Employment Opportunities
        12. Social Service Department
          1. Information and Referral
          2. Counseling
          3. Support Groups
          4. Grocery Shopping
          5. Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
          6. Testimonials
        13. Tax Preparation
        14. Volunteer Program
        15. Wellness Clinics
      8. Economic Development
      9. Emergency Management
      10. Finance
        1. Budget Documents
        2. Contract Information
        3. Financial Reports
        4. American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Investments
      11. Fire
        1. Divisions
          1. Administration
          2. Dispatch
          3. Emergency Medical Services
          4. Emergency Management
            1. How We Notify You in an Emergency
            2. How You Can Prepare
              1. Severe Weather Preparedness
                1. Hurricane Season
                2. Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding
                3. Heavy Snow and Blizzard Conditions
                4. Extreme Heat
              2. Prepare for an Emergency
                Sign up for Emergency Notification
            3. Helpful Contacts
            4. Emergency Shelter Information
            5. How We Prepare
            6. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
            7. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
          5. Fire Prevention
          6. Fire Protection
          7. Fleet Maintenance
        2. Emergency Alerts and Notifications
        3. FAQ's
        4. Helpful Links
          1. Executive Office of Public Safety
          2. Massachusetts State Building Code
          3. National Fire Protection Association
          4. State Fire Marshal
          5. Asbestos Exposure and Firefighters
        5. Needham Fire Department Photo Gallery
          1. The Needham Fire Department On Scene
          2. Needham Fire Department In the Community
        6. What to Know When Selling Your Home
        7. Permits
          Open Burning Season
        8. Public Fire & Safety Education
          1. Home Fire Safety
            1. When to replace your beeping detector
            2. Smoke Detectors
            3. Alarmas de Humo
            4. Smoke Alarms for the Disable
            5. Carbon Monoxide Alarms
            6. Alarma de Monóxido de Carbono
            7. Home Fire Escape Planning
            8. Clothes Dryer Safety
            9. Cooking Safety
            10. CFL Light Bulbs
            11. Electrical Safety
            12. Scald Prevention
            13. Outdoor Electrical
            14. Natural Gas Safety
          2. Summer Safety
            1. Preventing Mulch Fires
            2. Fireworks Safety
            3. Massachusetts Fireworks Law
            4. Grilling Safety
            5. Hotel/Motel Safety
            6. Lightning Safety
          3. A Closed Door Can Save A Life
        9. Slideshows
          1. NFD Apparatus Through The Years
          2. Needham Fire Department On-Scene
          3. Needham Fire Training 1939
        10. Business Listing Form
      12. Housing Authority
      13. Housing
      14. Human Resources
        1. Benefits Information
          1. Active Employees
            Voluntary Benefits
          2. New Employees
          3. Retired Employees & Surviving Spouses
          4. Other Benefits
            1. Aflac Insurance
            2. Credit Union Membership
            3. Deferred Compensation
            4. Direct Deposit
            5. Employee Assistance Plans
            6. Section 125 Plan
          5. Group Insurance Policy (PDF)
        2. Open Enrollment
          1. Open Enrollment
          2. Medicare Plan Open Enrollment
        3. Classification & Compensation
        4. Employment Contracts
        5. Holidays (PDF)
        6. How to Apply for a Job
        7. Job Descriptions
        8. Personnel Policies
        9. Represented Employee Groups
        10. New Employees
        11. Career Opportunities
      15. Library
        Library
    2. Departments M - Q
      1. Park & Recreation
        1. About
          1. The Commission
            Meetings
          2. The Department
            Annual Reports
          3. Employment
            1. Summer Program Positions
            2. Summer Pool Positions
            3. Volunteer Opportunities
          4. Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Group
            1. Agendas
            2. Minutes
            3. AG Membership List
            4. Public Surveys
            5. Maps
            6. ADA Surveys
        2. Register
          Online Registration
        3. Camps, Pools & Programs
          1. Fall Family Day
          2. Brochures
          3. Summer Camp Guide
          4. Pool Membership Rates
          5. Rosemary Pools Brochure Summer 2025
        4. Parks & Facilities
          1. Field and Special Event Permitting
          2. Field Status
          3. Trails
            Maps & Trails Information
          4. Special Projects
          5. Town Dog Regulations (PDF)
          6. Field, Parks and Playgrounds
            1. Avery Field
            2. Broadmeadow School
            3. Claxton Field
            4. DeFazio Park
            5. Dwight Field
            6. Eliot School
            7. Greene's Field
            8. High Rock School
            9. Memorial Park
            10. Mills Field
            11. Mitchell School
            12. Needham High School
            13. Newman School
            14. Perry Park
            15. Pollard Middle School
            16. Riverside Park
            17. Walker-Gordon
            18. Sunita Williams
          7. Claxton Field Renovation Project
        5. How Do I...
          1. Apply For
            1. Employment Opportunities
            2. Field / Special Event Permit
            3. Temporary Signage
          2. Contact Needham Youth Sports Organizations
          3. Register Online
          4. View
            1. Dog Regulations (PDF)
            2. Field Status
            3. Maps
      2. Parking Clerk
        Parking Tickets Online Payment
      3. Planning & Community Development
        1. Planning Division
          1. Planning Board
          2. Forms & Fees
          3. By-Laws & Regulations
          4. Planning Maps
          5. 557 Highland Ave. (former Muzi site)
          6. Needham Housing Plan 2021
          7. Reports & Publications
          8. Downtown Study
          9. Needham Center and Needham Heights Parking Study 2023
        2. Conservation Division
          1. Agendas & Minutes
          2. Submitted Applications for Upcoming and Recent Public Meetings
          3. Conservation Commission
          4. Fall & Spring Yard Clean Up
          5. Permitting
          6. Policies/Guidelines
          7. Links
          8. Needham Trails
          9. Ridge Hill Reservation
          10. Trails Information & Studies of Interest
          11. Invasive Species Management
        3. Housing Division
          1. Needham Affordable Housing Trust Fund
          2. Small Repair Grant Program
          3. Needham Housing Plan
          4. Affordable Housing
          5. HUD Area Median Income Limits
          6. Chapter 40B
          7. How To Find Affordable Housing
          8. Rental Subsidies
            Housing Support Services
        4. Zoning Board of Appeals
        5. MBTA Communities Law & Needham's Multi-family Zoning
          1. HONE Advisory Group
            1. HONE - Important Documents, Meeting Agendas, Presentations & Minutes
            2. Multi-Family Housing Community Workshops
          2. MBTA Communities Zoning Proposal
        6. Needham Permitting Guide 2012 (PDF)
        7. Zoning By-Laws
        8. Town Meeting Zoning Amendments
          1. October 2024 Special Town Meeting MBTA Zoning Articles 1-4
          2. May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Zoning Articles
            1. Needham Housing Authority - Linden/Chambers redevlopment
            2. Solar Zoning article
          3. May 2023 Town Meeting - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
        9. Large House Review Study Committee
        10. Economic Development
      4. Police
        1. Mission Statement
        2. Message from the Chief
        3. Animal Control
          1. Help
          2. Dog License Info
          3. Dog Regulations (PDF)
          4. Lost & Found Animals
          5. Rabies Info
            How Can You Help Prevent Rabies?
          6. Pictures
          7. FAQs
          8. Links
            1. Mass Wildlife
            2. HSUS
            3. Animal Rescue League
            4. Alliance For Animals
            5. Petfinder
        4. False Alarm By-Law
        5. Firearms Licensing
        6. Hawker/Peddler/Solicitor
        7. Records Information
          Arrest Log
        8. State 911 Disability Information
        9. Sex Offender Information
          Level 3 Sex Offender Working or Living In Town
        10. News
          1. Incident Report Involving Marvin Henry
          2. Police Policies, Procedures & Info of Interest
          3. Incident Report Involving Police Response to CVS
        11. Annual Data Reports
        12. Divisions / Staff Directory
        13. Community Engagement
        14. Resources
      5. Public Health
        1. Board of Health
        2. Who we are/What we do
        3. Services Provided
          1. Traveling Meals
          2. Immunizations/Clinics
          3. Trainings
          4. Assistance Programs
          5. Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC)
          6. Medical Reserve Corps
          7. Referrals and Resources
          8. Recovery Coach Services
        4. Public Health Education
          1. Ticks and Mosquitoes
          2. Concussion
          3. Opioid settlement
          4. Resources
        5. Permits, licenses, and complaints
          Licensed septic installers and waste haulers
        6. Food Establishment Resources
          1. Food Safety Trainings
          2. Food Safety Risk Factor Informational Guides
          3. 2022 FDA Food Code Resources
        7. Rats
          Report a rat sighting
        8. Metro West Adolescent Health Survey
        9. Data and Reports
        10. Narcan and Overdose Information
        11. Needham HEARTSafe
        12. Biosafety Committee
        13. Public Health Inspection Reports
        14. Charles River Public Health District
          1. Who We Are & What We Do
          2. Agendas & Minutes
          3. Current Initiatives
          4. Important Links
          5. Contact Our Staff
        15. North Central & MetroWest Local Public Health Training Hub
          1. Important Links
          2. Benefits & Initiatives
          3. Events & Trainings
          4. Lending Library for Inspectional Equipment
          5. Staff & Contact Information
        16. COVID - 19 
          1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
          2. Health and Safety Committee- Needham Public Schools
          3. Resources
      6. Public Works
        1. About DPW
          1. DPW FAQs
          2. Needham DPW: Fill-A-Public Works Truck
          3. Needham Channel - Is Your Money Going 'Down the Drain'? Video
        2. Divisions
          1. Administration Division
            1. Bidding
            2. Building & Construction Permits
            3. Building Rentals
            4. Damage Reports: Property and Vehicle
            5. Employment Opportunities
            6. Rain Barrels and Soil Moisture Sensors
            7. Report a Public Works Issue
            8. Water & Sewer Support Services
              1. Billing
                1. Completing a Change of Ownership Form
                2. Service Termination
                3. Buying or Selling Property
                4. Delinquency Charges
              2. Billing Assistance
                1. Disputing Your Bill
                2. Right to Service
                3. Water/Sewer Abatement Policy for Low Income Households
                4. Water Service Restoration
              3. Contact Us
              4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
              5. Metering
                1. Meter Replacement Program
                2. Install an Irrigation / 2nd Water Meter (PDF)
                3. Reading Your Water Meter
              6. Rates & Fees
              7. Street Sidewalk Permit Instructions (PDF)
              8. Permit Requirements
          2. Building Maintenance Division
            Projects
          3. Engineering Division
            1. Maps
            2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
              1. WebGIS
              2. WebGIS Help
              3. Town Maps
              4. Download GIS & CAD Mapping Data
              5. Property Record Cards
              6. WebGIS Deprecation & Replacement
              7. GIS FAQ
            3. Permits and Documents
            4. Stormwater By-Law
            5. Street Light Inventory
            6. Traffic Rules and Regulations
          4. Fleet Services Division
            Auctioning Surplus Town Vehicles
          5. Highway Division
            1. Snow & Ice Program
              1. Sidewalk Plowing
              2. Frequently Asked Questions
              3. On-Call Snow Plowing Program
              4. Snow and Ice Log
          6. Parks & Forestry Division
            1. Integrated Pest Management
            2. Pest Fact Sheets
            3. Sidewalk Clearance
            4. Tree Planting
            5. Parks & Forestry FAQ
          7. Recycling & Solid Waste Division
            1. Bags, Stickers, Bins & Fees
              Pay-As-You-Throw Bags
            2. What We Take
              1. RTS Home
              2. Main Drop-off Area
              3. Bulky Waste & Cleanouts
              4. Re-Use-It Swap Shop
              5. Yard Waste
              6. Additional Items
              7. RTS Map (PDF)
            3. Yard Waste
            4. Contractor & Landscaper Information
            5. Re-Use-It Swap Shop
            6. Frequently Asked Questions
            7. Hazardous Waste & Paint
              1. RTS Home
              2. Hazardous Waste at RTS
              3. Paint Collection Days
              4. Surplus Paint for Free
              5. Home Medical Waste
            8. Commercial Snow Disposal
            9. Holiday Hours & Tips
              1. RTS Home
              2. Holiday Hours
              3. Holiday Tips
            10. Publications & Resources
            11. RTS Home
            12. Waste Ban Items
            13. RTS Electronic Sign Information
          8. Water, Sewer & Drains Division
            1. Emergency Information
            2. Water Restrictions
            3. Water Division
              1. Aquifer Protection
              2. Needham Public Water System
              3. Water Regulations (PDF)
              4. Water Conservation
                1. Water Conservation Tips
                  1. Watering Efficiently
                  2. Rain Gardens
                  3. Xeriscape
                2. Needham Water Conservation Project
                3. Rain Barrels and Soil Moisture Sensors
              5. PFAS
              6. Cross Connection Control Program
                State Regulations (PDF)
              7. Drinking Water Quality
                1. Aesthetic Concerns
                2. Standards Program
                3. Lead in Drinking Water
                  1. At the Tap Sampling Program
                  2. Needham Lead Sampling Results
                  3. Private Testing
                4. Water Characteristics
              8. Fire Hydrants
              9. Precipitation
              10. Water Demand/Pumping Records (PDF)
              11. Water Treatment
                1. Water Sources
                  1. Sourcewater Protection
                    1. SWAP
                    2. Assessment Report (PDF)
                    3. Water Usage
                2. Treatment Process
                3. Operations & Maintenance
              12. Water Distribution System
              13. Water Main Flushing Program
            4. Sewer Collection System
              1. SSO Notifications - Recent Event Notice
              2. Operation & Maintenance
              3. Infiltration & Inflow
                I & I Projects
              4. Preventing Grease in the Sewer System
                What Not to Throw Down the Drain
            5. Storm Drain System
              1. Storm Water Facts
              2. Stormwater Management
              3. Educational Outreach Materials
        3. Projects
          1. Construction Alerts
          2. Envision Needham Center
            ENC Working Group Meetings and Presentations
          3. Highland Avenue Roadway Improvements Project
          4. Marked Tree Rd - Road Construction Upgrades
          5. Needham High School Tennis Court and Site Improvement Project
          6. South Street Water Main
          7. Needham Reservoir Remediation and Stormwater Improvements
          8. NPDES Storm Water Management Plan
            Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Compliance Documents
          9. Walker Pond Improvements Project
          10. Needham/Newton Community Way
          11. Complete Streets
          12. Stormwater Dashboard
            1. How to Harden Your Home
            2. Town Stormwater Projects
          13. Stormwater Capacity Upgrades
          14. Past Projects
            1. McLeod Field Renovations
            2. Town Common Renovation Project
            3. Safety Improvements - Intersection of Dedham Avenue, Harris Avenue, and Warren Street
            4. Downtown Improvement Project
            5. 16" Water Main Replacement - Rosemary Street
            6. LED Streetlight Conversion
              1. About LED Lights in Needham
              2. Frequently Asked Questions
              3. Streetlight Outages - Current & Future
            7. 16" Water Main Replacement Central Avenue
        4. Report a Non-Emergency DPW Issue
        5. How Do I...
          1. Obtain a RTS Sticker
          2. Pay My Water Bill
          3. Rent Building Space
          4. Report a Dead Animal
          5. Report Damage to a Vehicle
          6. Report Damage to Personal Property
          7. Request an Abatement
          8. Request a Street Opening Permit
      7. Purchasing
        1. Bid Opportunities
        2. Doing Business with the Town
        3. Finance Department
    3. Departments R - Z
      1. Recycle & Solid Waste Division
        1. Bags, Stickers, Bins & Fees
        2. What We Take
        3. Yard Waste
        4. Contractor & Landscaper Information
        5. Re-Use-It Swap Shop
        6. Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Hazardous Waste & Paint
        8. Commercial Snow Disposal
        9. Holiday Hours & Tips
        10. Publications & Resources
        11. RTS Home
        12. Waste Ban Items
        13. RTS Electronic Sign Information
      2. Recycling and Solid Waste
      3. Retirement
      4. Schools
        1. Minuteman Regional Vocation School
        2. Needham Public Schools
        3. School Committee Agendas
        4. School Committee Packet of Materials
      5. Sustainability
        1. Green Communities
        2. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
        3. Conservation
        4. Needham Power Choice
        5. Energy Efficiency at Home
        6. Commercial and Industrial Properties
        7. Mobility
        8. Reducing Waste
        9. Climate Action Roadmap
        10. Energy Savings, Rebates, and Incentives
        11. Energy Coaching
        12. Stormwater
        13. Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
        14. Municipal Projects Spotlight
        15. Water Conservation
        16. Climate Action Committee
        17. Severe Weather Preparedness
        18. Food Waste Diversion
        19. Eversource Heat Pump Rate
      6. Town Clerk
        1. Annual Town Census
          2025 Annual Town Census Form
        2. Elections
          1. 2025 Elections
            1. 2025 Annual Town Election Candidates
            2. Testing of Tabulators, Advance Ballot Processing, and Central Tabulation Facility
          2. 2024 Elections
            1. September 3, 2024 State Primary Election
            2. 2024 Annual Town Election/Town Meeting/Calendar
              1. 2024 Town Election/Town Meeting Calendar
              2. How Do You Want To Vote in the 2023 Annual Town Election?
              3. Specimen Ballots for the April 11, 2023 Annual Town Election
              4. Preliminary Tally Sheet for the Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Annual Town Election
              5. 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article Index and Action Taken
            3. November 5, 2024 Presidential and State Election
          3. Campaign Finance Reports
          4. Office of Campaign and Political Finance Guidance
        3. Town Elected Officers
        4. Board & Committee Calendars and Handbook
          Town of Needham Committee Handbook
        5. Board of Registrars
        6. Commissioners to Qualify Oath of Office
          1. Justice of the Peace
          2. Notary Public Services
        7. Conflict of Interest Law
          1. Summary of the Conflict of Interest Law
          2. Special Municipal Employees
            1. Section 17
            2. Section 20
          3. Open Meeting Law
            1. Covered Meetings
            2. Posting Notices
            3. Executive Sessions
              1. Ten Reasons for Executive Session
                Executive Sessions
            4. Remote Participation
            5. Public Participation
            6. Public Meeting Records
            7. Enforcing the Open Meeting Law
            8. Complaint Procedure
            9. Intentional Violation
            10. Training
            11. Contacting the Attorney General
        8. Licenses, Business Certificates, Passports
          1. Auctioneers License (PDF)
          2. Business Certificates
          3. Dog Licenses
          4. Marriage Licenses
          5. Passports
          6. Storage of Flammables License
          7. Raffle Permits
          8. UCC Filings
        9. Needham Demographics
        10. Public Records Request
        11. Running for Office - Sticker or Write-In (PDF)
        12. Town Meetings & Member Information
          1. Town Meeting Handbook (PDF)
          2. Town Meeting Members
          3. Town Meeting Information
          4. May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting Index
          5. 2017 Town Clerk's Records
          6. 2018 Town Clerk's Records
          7. 2019 Town Clerk's Records
          8. 2020 & 2021 Town Clerk's Records
          9. 2021 Attorney General Approval STM Article 47 May 1, 2021
          10. 2021 Attorney General Approval ATM Articles 5 and 6 May 3, 2021
          11. 2022 Town Clerk's Records
          12. 2023 Town Clerk's Records
        13. Vital Records
          Electronic Death Records
        14. Voter Registration & Information
          Online Voter Registration Now Available!
      7. Town Manager
        1. Town Manager Responsibilities
        2. Office of the Town Manager/Select Board Services
          1. Online Application for Licenses
          2. Application for Licenses not online
        3. Passports
          Passports
        4. Communications and Media Relations
        5. Press Releases
        6. Economic Development
          1. Needham Small Business Recovery Grant Program
          2. Small Business Recovery Grant Recipients
          3. Needham Parking Study
          4. Arts and Cultural Plan
            Public Forum for Needham Arts and Culture Plan
          5. Council of Economic Advisors
      8. Treasurer/Collector
        1. Billing & Payment Information
          1. Ambulance
          2. Custodial Details
          3. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
            1. Deputy Tax Collector
            2. Motor Vehicle Excise Online Payment
            3. Submit An Inquiry
          4. Parking Tickets
          5. Police & Fire Details
          6. Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes
            1. Property Tax Relief
              1. Property Tax Relief Application
              2. Property Tax Relief Fund Donation
            2. Property Tax Abatements & Exemptions
            3. Real Estate Tax Online Payment
            4. Personal Property Tax Online Payment
          7. Water & Sewer
            1. Financial Assistance
            2. Late Charges
            3. Liability
            4. Payments
            5. Rates
          8. Stormwater Utility Fee
        2. Commissioners of Trust Funds
        3. Dissolving Betterments
        4. Donations
          1. Property Tax Relief Fund / Elderly & Disabled
          2. Revitalization Trust Fund (NCRTF)
        5. Municipal Lien Certificates
        6. Needham Contributary Retirement System
        7. Property Tax Relief Application
      9. Veterans Services
        1. Veterans Day
        2. Memorial Day
        3. Monuments & Plaques
        4. Proper Half Staff Display of American Flag
        5. Purple Heart Community
        6. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2498
      10. Water, Sewer, and Drains Division
        1. Emergency Information
        2. Water Restrictions
        3. Water Division
        4. Sewer Collection System
        5. Storm Drain System
      11. Youth & Family Services
        1. Join Our Email Listserv
        2. Counseling Services
          1. Substance Abuse Awareness Program
          2. Bullying Intervention Program
        3. Programs for Youth
          1. Programs
            1. Volunteers Around Needham
            2. Peer Tutor Program
            3. VIP Program
            4. RAY of Hope
            5. Junior Police Academy
            6. Needham Unplugged
            7. Family Night
            8. Social Skills Groups
            9. Expressive Art Therapy Workshops
          2. School Partnership Programs
            1. Make a Statement Day
            2. Teen Dating Violence Seminars
            3. Safe Surf: Internet Safety & Cyber-Friendship
            4. Picture Perfect
            5. Socialization Groups
        4. Crisis Support Donation Fund
        5. The Forde Good Person Memorial Award
        6. Calendar of Events
        7. Learn More About Needham Youth Services
          1. FAQs
          2. Mission Statement
          3. Fee Structure
          4. Internship Opportunities
            1. General Information
            2. Graduate Clinical Internship
            3. Summer Internship for College Student (PDF)
          5. Directions to Needham Youth Services
          6. Community Partnerships and Collaborations
        8. Employment Program
          Youth Seeking Employment: Residential Setting
        9. Youth Commission Board
    4. Employee Portal (Current Employees)
    5. Employee Portal (Retired/Inactive Employees)
    6. Holiday Schedule for 2025
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  3. Your Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      1. All Committees
      2. Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Transportation Safety Committee
      4. Climate Action Plan Committee (CAPC)
        1. About the Climate Action Plan Committee
        2. Municipal Energy Aggregation/Needham Power Choice
        3. Working Groups
        4. Sustainable Needham: Climate Action Roadmap
      5. Transportation Planning and Review Committee
      6. Water and Sewer Rate Structure Committee
      7. Mobility Planning & Coordination Committee
      8. Biosafety Committee
      9. Climate Action Committee
      10. Envision Needham Center Working Group
        1. Envision Needham Center Project Background
        2. Envision Needham Center Working Group Meetings & Presentations
      11. Town Manager Screening Committee
    3. Boards & Committees Calendar
    4. Legal Notices
    5. Local Elected Officials
    6. Public Records
      1. About Public Records Request
      2. Public Records Request
    7. Publications, Reports and Studies
      1. Department of Public Works Feasibility Studies
      2. Annual Town Reports
      3. Budget Documents
        1. FY2026 Budget Documents
          1. FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2026 Proposed Budget
        2. FY2025 Budget Documents
          1. FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2025 Proposed Budget
        3. FY2024 Budget Documents
          1. FY2024 - FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2024 Proposed Budget
        4. FY2023 Budget Documents 
          1. FY2023 - FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2023 Proposed Budget
        5. FY2022 Budget Documents
          1. FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2022 Proposed Annual Budget
        6. FY2021 Budget Documents
          1. FY2021 Proposed Annual Budget
          2. FY2021-FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan
        7. FY2020 Budget Documents
          1. FY2020-FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2020 Proposed Annual Budget
        8. FY2019 Budget Documents
          1. FY2019 - FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2019 Proposed Annual Budget
        9. Previous Budget Information
      4. National Community Survey
      5. Energy Audit Reports
      6. Facilities Master Plan
      7. General By-Laws
      8. Town Hall Historical Preservation Documents
      9. Public Service Administration Building
      10. Needham Parking Study
      11. Local Transportation Study
      12. Needham Arts & Culture Action Plan
    8. Town Meeting
      1. October 2025 Special Town Meeting
      2. Previous Town Meeting Information
        1. During Fiscal Year 2026
        2. During Fiscal Year 2025
          1. October 2024 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2025 Special Town Meeting
          3. May 2025 Annual Town Meeting
        3. During Fiscal Year 2024
          1. October 2023 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2024 Special Town Meeting
          3. May 2024 Annual Town Meeting
          4. May 2024 ATM & STM Questions and Answers
        4. During Fiscal Year 2023
          1. October 2022 Fall Town Meeting
          2. May 2023 ATM & STM Questions and Answers
          3. May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
          4. May 2023 Special Town Meeting
        5. During Fiscal year 2022
          1. May 2022 ATM & STM Questions and Answers
          2. October 2021 Special Town Meeting
          3. May 2022 Annual Town Meeting
          4. May 2022 Special Town Meeting
        6. During Fiscal Year 2021
          1. 2020 October Fall Special Town Meeting
            1. 2020 OCT Fall STM Warrant Article Information
            2. CPC Report to Town Meeting
            3. Finance Committee Oct 2020 STM Position on Article
          2. 2021 Spring Town Meetings
            1. 2021 STM Warrant Articles 1 - 23
            2. 2021 STM Warrant Articles 24 - 50
            3. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
            4. Select Board's Position on Warrant Articles
            5. Finance Committee Position on Warrant Articles
            6. Town Manager's Report to Town Meeting
            7. 2021 Spring SpecialTown Meeting Recordings
            8. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Recording
            9. 2021 Town Clerk's Records
        7. During Fiscal Year 2020
          1. October 2019 Special Town Meeting
          2. 2020 Special Town Meeting
          3. 2020 Annual Town Meeting
            1. 2020 Annual Warrant Article Information and Status
            2. 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
            3. 2020 Special Town Meeting Information
            4. Article Recommendations from Finance Committee
            5. Article Recommendations from Select Board
            6. Town Manager's Report to Town Meeting
              Question & Answers for Town Managers Report
            7. Select Board Memo RE: Pediatric Medical Facility
            8. Important Information from Moderator Michael Fee
        8. During Fiscal Year 2019
          1. October 2018 Special Town Meeting
          2. 2019 May Special Town Meeting
          3. 2019 May Annual Town Meeting
          4. 2019 January Special Town Meeting
        9. During Fiscal Year 2018
          1. October 2017 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2018 Annual Town Meeting
          3. May 2018 Special Town Meeting
        10. During Fiscal Year 2017
          1. October 2016 Fall Town Meeting
          2. May 2017 Annual Town Meeting
          3. May 2017 Special Town Meeting
        11. During Fiscal Year 2016
          1. November 2015 Special Town Meeting
          2. February 2016 Special Town Meeting
          3. May 2016 Annual Town Meeting
          4. May 2016 Special Town Meeting
        12. During Fiscal Year 2015
          1. May 2015 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2015 Special Town Meeting
          3. October 2014 Special Town Meeting
        13. During Fiscal Year 2014
          1. May 2014 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2014 Special Town Meeting
          3. November 2013 Special Town Meeting
        14. During Fiscal Year 2013
          1. May 2013 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2013 Special Town Meeting
          3. December 3, 2012 Special Town Meeting
          4. October 29, 2012 Special Town Meeting
        15. During Fiscal Year 2012
          1. May 2012 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2012 Annual Town Meeting
          3. Nov 2011 Special Town Meeting
        16. During Fiscal Year 2011
          1. May 2011 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2011 Special Town Meeting
          3. March 2011 STM
          4. November 2010 Special Town Meeting
        17. During Fiscal Year 2010
          1. May 2010 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2010 Annual Town Meeting
          3. November 2009 Special Town Meeting
        18. During Fiscal Year 2009
          1. May 2009 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2009 Special Town Meeting
          3. October 2008 Special Town Meeting
    9. Our Regional, State & Federal Government
    10. August 2023 Weather Event
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  4. Town Services

    1. Animal Control
    2. Emergency Medical Services
    3. Emergency Shelter
    4. Health & Human Services
    5. Notary Public Services
    6. Off Leash Dog Recreational Area
    7. Park & Recreation Online Registration
    8. Recycling & Transfer Station
    9. Services for Youth
    10. Veterans Services
    11. WebGIS
    12. Needham Power Choice - Municipal Electricity Aggregation
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  5. Our Community

    1. Getting To Needham
    2. History
    3. Public Notices
    4. Press Releases
    5. Community Standards for Municipal Workplaces
    6. Community Information Sessions
    7. Needham Channel
    8. Needham Channel Municipal Channel Schedule
    9. Needham Crossing
      1. Aerial Map (PDF)
      2. Trip Advisor
    10. Needham Public Schools
    11. Charles River Regional Chamber
    12. Tax Rate
    13. Taxi Services
    14. Trails Information
    15. Voter Registration
    16. Water & Sewer Rates
    17. WebGIS
    18. Town-Sponsored Community Events
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply / Register For
      1. Block Party
      2. Electronic Board Flash
      3. Emergency Notification
      4. Memorial Park Sign Boards
      5. Mobile Food Vendor Permit
      6. Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement
      7. Park & Recreation Programs
      8. Passports
      9. Permit / License
      10. Property Tax Relief
      11. Public Records
      12. Recycling & Transfer Sticker
      13. Road Event (walk/run/bike/motorbike)
      14. Veterans' Services
      15. To Vote
    2. Find More About
      1. Bidding Opportunities
      2. Energy Information
      3. Lawn Signs(PDF)
      4. Parking Map in the Downtown (PDF)
      5. Parking Tickets
      6. Public Records
      7. Recycling & Transfer Station
      8. Tax Rate
      9. Town Meeting
      10. Water / Sewer Services
      11. SMS Mobile Number and Email Privacy
    3. Pay For / Donate To
      1. Dog Registration
      2. Motor Vehicle Excise Payment
      3. Parking Ticket Payment
      4. Water Utility Payment
      5. The Gift of Warmth
      6. Property Tax Relief Fund / Elderly & Disabled
      7. Revitalization Trust Fund (NCRTF)
      8. Crisis Support Donation Fund
      9. Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC)
    4. Rent A
      1. Center at the Heights
      2. Field or Park
      3. Memorial Park Fieldhouse
      4. Powers Hall
      5. School Facility
    5. Report / Submit A
      1. Damage to Personal Property
      2. Damage To Vehicle
      3. Dog Area Complaint, Concern or Comment
      4. Pothole
      5. Snow Issue
      6. Street Light Outage
      7. Traffic Management Concern
    6. View
      1. Election Calendar & Results
      2. Inspection Schedule
      3. License / Permit Fees
      4. Permitting Guide (PDF)
      5. Town Bylaws & Charter (PDF)
      6. Town GIS Maps
      7. Trail Maps
      8. Zoning By-Laws
    7. Volunteer For
      1. Boards & Committees
      2. Council on Aging
      3. Library
      4. Park & Recreation
      5. Schools
      6. Youth Services
      7. Poet Laureate of Needham
    8. Prepare for an Emergency
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Water Restriction Use Status
    2. Permission to Photograph
    3. Youth Center Reports
    4. Youth Center Minutes
    5. Youth Center Rules & Regulations
    6. Youth Center Permission Form
    7. Agendas, Minutes & Newsletters
    8. Select Board Agenda & Minutes
    9. School Committee Agendas & Minutes
    10. Boards & Committees Calendar
    11. E-Services
      1. Calendar
      2. FAQs
      3. News Flash
      4. Quick Links
      5. Staff Directory
      6. WebGIS
    12. How Do I...?
      1. Apply for a Job
      2. Contact a Town Department
      3. Receive E-mail Notifications
      4. Read Board of Selectmen Agendas & Minutes
      5. Browse Events Calendar
      6. Find Property Tax Relief Information
      7. Get Municipal Lien Information
      8. Find Property Values
      9. Obtain a Business Certificate
      10. Get a Passport Application
      11. Get a Vital Record (Birth, Death, Marriage)
      12. Register to Vote
      13. Get Election Information
    13. Social Networking
    14. Employee Portal
    15. MBTA Quiet Zone
    16. Stephen Palmer Studies
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    1. Property Tax Relief
    2. Property Tax Relief Fund Donation
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  1. Needham Massachusetts Homepage

Contact Us

  1. Needham Town Hall
    1471 Highland Avenue
    Needham, MA 02492
    Phone: 781-455-7500

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  2. How can I serve on a town board or commission?
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