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Needham Town Meeting, 5/11/26


The third session of Needham Town Meeting was an ambitious one, as moderator Michael Fee donned his infamous bow tie, signaling that the end of Town Meeting was near. First, however, members had to work through a few contentious articles, including citizens petitions addressing Envision Needham Center, the town manager’s contract reporting obligations and even the actions of the federal government. There were lots of interesting moments that pushed what the body could and could not do, and, of course, a measure of levity, as well. So grab a snack (or two) and hit play! This session is currently available for streaming in the window below:

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Needham Annual Town Meeting

Withdrawn Articles:
STM Article 10: AMEND ZONING BY-LAW – HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN THE SINGLE RESIDENCE B DISTRICT
STM Article 11: AMEND ZONING BY-LAW – FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE SINGLE RESIDENCE B DISTRICT

Passed by Unanimous Consent:
STM Article 1: APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – NEEDHAM FIRE UNION
STM Article 2: APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – NEEDHAM POLICE UNION
STM Article 3: APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
STM Article 4: APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – BUILDING CUSTODIAN TRADES INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION
STM Article 5: APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) PROGRAMMING
STM Article 6: AMEND THE FY2026 WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET
STM Article 7: UNPAID BILLS OF A PRIOR YEAR
STM Article 8: APPROPRIATE FOR STEPHEN PALMER TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
STM Article 13: AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS – IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND

Discussion Articles(click link to go to video in another tab):
STM Article 9: APPROPRIATE FOR RIVERSIDE PARK FIELD HOUSE DEMOLITION
STM Article 12: APPROPRIATE FOR QUIET ZONE CONSTRUCTION
STM Article 14: CITIZENS PETITION – RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRACY
Article 33: APPROVE TOWN SEAL
Article 38: CITIZENS’ PETITION – ZONING MAP CHANGE – 888 GREAT PLAIN AVENUE, EXTEND CENTER BUSINESS DISTRICT
Article 39: CITIZENS’ PETITION – ZONING MAP CHANGE – 888 GREAT PLAIN AVENUE, EXTEND NEEDHAM CENTER
OVERLAY DISTRICT
Article 40: CITIZENS’ PETITION – ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT SECTION 4.4.12

Article 41: CITIZENS’ PETITION – DIRECTION TO THE SELECT BOARD REGARDING ENVISION REDESIGN PROJECT
Article 42: CITIZENS’ PETITION – AMEND GENERAL BYLAW SECTION 2.1.3

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