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  2. Town Government

    1. Public Records
      1. About Public Records Request
      2. Public Records Request
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      1. Volunteer Opportunities
      2. All Committees
    4. Boards & Committees Calendar
    5. Our Regional, State & Federal Government
    6. Local Elected Officials
    7. Publications
      1. Department of Public Works Feasibility Study
      2. Annual Town Reports
        1. 2019 Annual Town Report
        2. 2018 Annual Town Report
        3. 2017 Annual Town Report
        4. 2016 Annual Town Report
      3. Budget Documents
        1. FY2022 Budget Documents
          1. FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2022 Proposed Annual Budget
        2. FY2021 Budget Documents
          1. FY2021 Proposed Annual Budget
          2. FY2021-FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan
        3. FY2020 Budget Documents
          1. FY2020-FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2020 Proposed Annual Budget
        4. FY2019 Budget Documents
          1. FY2019 - FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2019 Proposed Annual Budget
        5. Previous Budget Information
      4. National Citizens Survey
      5. Energy Audit Reports
      6. Facilities Master Plan
      7. General By-Laws - 2018 Edition (PDF)
      8. Town Hall Historical Preservation Documents
    8. Town Meeting
      1. 2021 Spring Town Meetings
        1. 2021 May Special Warrant Articles
        2. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
      2. Previous Town Meeting Information
        1. During Fiscal Year 2020
          1. 2020 Special Town Meeting
          2. 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
          3. October 2019 Special Town Meeting
          4. 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
              1. Question & Answers for Town Managers Report
            7. Select Board Memo RE: Pediatric Medical Facility
            8. Important Information from Moderator Michael Fee
        2. 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
        3. During Fiscal Year 2018
          1. October 2017 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2018 Annual Town Meeting
          3. May 2018 Special Town Meeting
        4. During Fiscal Year 2017
          1. October 2016 Fall Town Meeting
          2. May 2017 Annual Town Meeting
          3. May 2017 Special Town Meeting
        5. 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
        6. During Fiscal Year 2015
          1. May 2015 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2015 Special Town Meeting
          3. October 2014 Special Town Meeting
        7. During Fiscal Year 2014
          1. May 2014 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2014 Special Town Meeting
          3. November 2013 Special Town Meeting
        8. 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
        9. During Fiscal Year 2012
          1. May 2012 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2012 Annual Town Meeting
          3. Nov 2011 Special Town Meeting
        10. 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
        11. During Fiscal Year 2010
          1. May 2010 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2010 Annual Town Meeting
          3. November 2009 Special Town Meeting
        12. During Fiscal Year 2009
          1. May 2009 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2009 Special Town Meeting
          3. October 2008 Special Town Meeting
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  3. 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. FAQs
          2. Helpful Terms
          3. Important Dates
          4. Property Valuation Primer (PDF)
        2. Property Record Cards (2021)
        3. Public Access Help
        4. Property Tax Relief
        5. Staff List
        6. 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
        7. Abutters List (DIY)
      3. Building Department
        1. 2017 Zoning By Law Changes Articles 24 - 30
        2. Accessory Dwelling Unit (In-Law)
        3. Applications
        4. Building Department News
        5. 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
        6. Fees
        7. Forms
        8. Frequently Asked Questions
        9. Inspection Schedule
        10. Links
        11. On Ground Swimming Pools
        12. Open Building Permits
        13. Residential Required Inspections (PDF)
        14. Plan Details Information
          1. Decks
          2. Fireplaces
          3. General Building
        15. Storm Water By- law
      4. Building Design & Construction
      5. Building Maintenance
        1. Energy Reduction Initiatives
        2. Municipal Buildings
        3. School Buildings
        4. School Facility Rentals
        5. Trades & Custodians
      6. Conservation
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Submitted Applications for Upcoming and Recent Public Meetings
        3. Conservation Commission
          1. Meeting Schedule 2021
        4. Permitting
          1. Wetland Consultant Information
          2. Forms
          3. Fees
          4. Resource Areas Protected in Needham
          5. Regulated or Prohibited Activities
        5. Policies/Guidelines
        6. Links
        7. Events
        8. 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
        9. Trails Information & Studies of Interest
      7. Council on Aging
        1. COVID-19 Vaccine
        2. COA Remote Programs
        3. COA Daily Highlights
        4. Transportation Services
          1. The MBTA RIDE
        5. Newsletter (PDF)
        6. The Center at the Heights
          1. Renting the Center at the Heights
          2. Computer Center
          3. Senior Center Documents
          4. CATH/COA Remote Program Schedule
        7. Lunch Menu (PDF)
        8. Legal Services
        9. Meals
          1. Senior Center Lunchtime Cafe
        10. Grocery Shopping
        11. Health Insurance Counseling
        12. Other Aging Links
        13. Publications
          1. Senior Compass (PDF)
          2. Testimonials
        14. Recreational / Educational Programs and Trips
          1. Program Information
          2. Computer Center
          3. Trips
          4. Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
        15. Senior Corp Employment Opportunities
        16. Social Service Department
          1. Information and Referral
          2. Counseling
          3. Support Groups
          4. Grocery Shopping
          5. Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
          6. Testimonials
        17. Tax Preparation
        18. Volunteer Program
        19. Wellness Clinics
        20. Who We Are
          1. Friends of the Needham Elderly
          2. Governance & Funding Sources
          3. Meet the COA & Advisory Boards
          4. Meet the Staff
          5. Our Center
          6. Our Community Partners
          7. Our History
          8. Testimonials
      8. Economic Development
      9. Finance Department
        1. Budget Documents
        2. Contract Information
        3. Financial Reports
      10. Fire
        1. Divisions
          1. Administration
          2. Dispatch
          3. Emergency Medical Services
          4. Emergency Management
            1. Contacts
            2. How We Can Help
            3. How We Notify You in an Emergency
            4. How We Prepare
            5. How You Can Prepare
            6. Specific Questions
            7. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
          5. Fire Alarm
          6. Fire Prevention
          7. Fire Protection
          8. Fleet Maintenance
          9. Training
        2. Emergency Alerts and Notifications
        3. FAQ's
        4. Helpful Links
          1. Fire / Home Safety
          2. Space Heaters
          3. Executive Office of Public Safety
          4. Massachusetts State Building Code
          5. National Fire Protection Association
          6. State Fire Marshal
        5. How To Use A Home Fire Extinguisher
        6. Needham Fire Department Photo Gallery
          1. The Needham Fire Department On Scene
          2. Needham Fire Department In the Community
        7. What to Know When Selling Your Home
        8. COVID-19 Smoke Detector Waiver Info
        9. Permits
          1. COVID-19 Smoke Detector Waiver Info
          2. Burn Permit
        10. 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
        11. Slideshows
          1. NFD Apparatus Through The Years
          2. Needham Fire Department On-Scene
          3. Needham Fire Training 1939
        12. Business Listing Form
      11. Housing
      12. Human Resources Department
        1. Benefits Information
          1. Active Employees
            1. Health Insurance
            2. Voluntary Benefits
          2. New Employees
          3. Retired Employees & Surviving Spouses
            1. Health Insurance Open Enrollment Senior Plan (PDF)
            2. Health Insurance Open Enrollment Active Plans (PDF
            3. Medicare Advantage HMO & PFFS Plans (PDF)
            4. Medicare Supplement Plans (PDF)
          4. Summary of Benefits and Coverages
          5. My Medication Advisor
            1. How to Register for myMedical Advisor
            2. Blue Cross Blue Shield Medication List (PDF)
            3. Harvard Pilgrim Medication List (PDF)
            4. Tufts Medical Medication List (PDF)
            5. Fallon Health Medication List (PDF)
          6. Health Rates
            1. FY2019 Health Insurance Rates (PDF)
            2. FY2018 Health Insurance Rates (PDF)
            3. CY2018 Medicare Supplement Rates (PDF)
          7. HIPAA Privacy (PDF)
          8. Injured While on Duty
          9. Other Benefits
            1. Aflac Insurance
            2. Credit Union Membership
            3. Deferred Compensation
            4. Direct Deposit
            5. Employee Assistance Plans
            6. Section 125 Plan
          10. Group Insurance Policy (PDF)
          11. Benefits Forms
          12. Special Enrollment Period! - Dental & Vision
          13. OptiMed Health Partners
        2. Open Enrollment
          1. Open Enrollment (FY2022)
          2. Medicare Plan Open Enrollment
          3. Special Enrollment Period! - Dental & Vision
        3. Classification & Compensation
        4. CORI
        5. Employment Contracts
        6. Holidays (PDF)
        7. How to Apply for a Job
        8. Job Descriptions
        9. Personnel Policies
        10. Represented Employee Groups
      13. Information Technology
        1. ITC Technology Audit 09/2017 (PDF)
        2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
          1. WebGIS
          2. Property Record Cards
          3. Town Maps
          4. GIS FAQ
          5. Download GIS & CAD Mapping Data
        3. Public Records Request
        4. Social Media
          1. NeedhamMA App in Google Play and iTunes Store
        5. Staff Listing
        6. Subscribe to iCalendars
        7. Technology Advisory Board
        8. Telecommunication Systems Policy (PDF)
        9. Town FTP Site
      14. Library
        1. About the Library
          1. Meet the Staff
          2. Trustees
          3. Library Policies and Mission Statement
          4. Events Calendar
          5. Map of Holdings
          6. Contact, Hours, Directions & Parking
          7. Needham Free Public Library on Facebook
          8. Needham Free Public Library on YouTube
        2. Research & Information
          1. Databases & Online Resources
          2. ILL, Commonwealth Catalog and OCLC
          3. Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions
          4. Staff Picks and Bestsellers
            1. We Love These!
            2. May is for Magic
            3. A Library Card is a Passport to the World
          5. Equity and Inclusion Book Lists
          6. Genealogy and Archives
          7. Exam Proctoring
          8. Book Nook
          9. Tax Forms
        3. Features & Services
          1. Checking out library materials
          2. Computer use and wireless computer access
          3. Scanners, microfilm, printers and copiers
          4. Book Clubs
          5. Device Advice for iPads and iPhones
          6. Services for the Homebound
          7. Library Programs and Events
            1. NFPL Recorded Programs
          8. Exhibits and Event Bookings
          9. Readers' Advisory
          10. New Items
        4. Library
          1. Childrens
            1. Monthly Themed Websites for Kids
            2. Summer 2020 Booklists
            3. STEAM
              1. Art
              2. Computers and Coding
              3. Electricity
              4. Engineering
              5. Robots
              6. 3D printing
            4. Homework Help
            5. Learning At Home
              1. Teacher Alert Form
            6. Podcasts for Kids
            7. Readers' Corner
            8. Childrens Activities At Home
            9. Race, Justice & Activism
              1. When Bad Things Happen
            10. Needham Free Public Library Childrens on YouTube
          2. Ebooks, Digital Audiobooks, Magazines, Videos
          3. Museum Passes
          4. Search for an Item
          5. Support the Library
            1. Friends of the Needham Public Library
            2. Library Foundation of Needham
            3. Donations
            4. Suggestions to Purchase
            5. Volunteering
          6. Teen
            1. Series
              1. Divergent
              2. Fallen
              3. Infernal Devices
              4. Lunar Chronicles
              5. Maze Runner
              6. Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
              7. The Selection
              8. Shatter Me
            2. Booklists
            3. If You Liked....
              1. Hunger Games
            4. Homework Help
            5. Summer Reading for Tweens and Teens
              1. Links to School Summer Reading Lists
          7. Program Registration Calendar
    2. Departments M - Q
      1. Park & Recreation
        1. Online Registration
        2. The Commission
          1. Meetings
        3. The Department
          1. Annual Reports
        4. Field and Special Event Permitting
        5. Employment
        6. Signs
        7. Outdoor Skating & Sledding
        8. Field Status
        9. Fields, Parks, Trails & Playgrounds
          1. Fields & Parks
            1. Avery Field
            2. Broadmeadow School
            3. Claxton Field
            4. Cricket Field
            5. DeFazio Park
            6. Dwight Field
            7. Eliot School
            8. Greene’s Field
            9. High Rock School
            10. Hillside School
            11. Memorial Park
            12. Mills Field
            13. Mitchell School
            14. Needham High School
            15. Newman School
            16. Perry Park
            17. Pollard Middle School
            18. Riverside Park
            19. Walker-Gordon
          2. Playgrounds
          3. Trails
            1. Maps & Trails Information
          4. Sports Kit Rentals
          5. Special Projects
          6. Canada Geese
          7. Town Dog Regulations (PDF)
          8. MA Department of Conservation & Recreation
        10. Tennis Badges
          1. Court Locations
          2. Rules & Regulations
        11. Youth Sports
          1. Sports Contact Information
            1. Baseball
            2. Basketball
            3. Football & Cheerleading
            4. Hockey
            5. Lacrosse
            6. Soccer
            7. Softball
            8. Swimming
            9. Track & Field
          2. Accident Forms & Information
        12. Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Group
          1. Agendas
          2. Minutes
          3. AG Membership List
          4. Public Surveys
          5. Maps
          6. ADA Surveys
      2. Parking Clerk
        1. Parking Tickets Online Payment
      3. Planning & Community Development
        1. Town Meeting Zoning Articles information
          1. Fall 2019 Zoning Articles for Town Meeting
          2. May 2019 Annual Zoning Amendments
          3. Spring Town Meeting 2021 - Highway Commercial 1
        2. Calendar of Events
        3. Downtown Study
        4. Economic Development
          1. CEA Meeting Agendas
          2. CEA Meeting Minutes
        5. Large House Review Study Committee June 1 Mtg
        6. Needham Permitting Guide 2012 (PDF)
        7. Planning Board
        8. Housing
        9. Planning Department
          1. Forms & Fees
          2. By-Laws & Regulations
        10. Planning Documents
          1. Planning Maps
          2. Reports & Publications
        11. Planning Links
        12. Zoning By-Laws
        13. Rockwood Lane Subdivision
        14. Zoning Board of Appeals
      4. Police
        1. Animal Control
          1. Help
          2. 2011 "I'm Animal Friendly" Plate
          3. Available Animals
          4. Stray Animals in Town
          5. Dog License Info
          6. Dog Regulations (PDF)
          7. Spay & Neuter Your Pet
          8. Lost & Found Animals
            1. Found Animals
            2. Lost Animals
            3. Adoption
          9. Rabies Info
            1. How Can You Help Prevent Rabies?
          10. Pictures
          11. FAQs
          12. Links
            1. Mass Wildlife
            2. HSUS
            3. Animal Rescue League
            4. Alliance For Animals
            5. Petfinder
            6. SMART
        2. False Alarm By-Law
        3. Firearms Licensing
        4. Hawker/Peddler/Solicitor
        5. Mission Statement
        6. Message from the Chief
        7. Records Information
          1. Arrest Log
        8. State 911 Disability Information
        9. Strays in Needham
        10. Sex Offender Information
          1. Level 3 Sex Offender Working or Living In Town
          2. Sex Offender Flyer
        11. News
          1. Incident Report Involving Marvin Henry
          2. Police Policies, Procedures & Info of Interest
        12. Annual Data Reports
      5. Public Health
        1. COVID - 19
          1. COVID-19: FAQ
          2. Past Daily Updates & Information
          3. Face Mask/Covering Guidance
          4. Social Distancing Guidelines
          5. Support for Small Businesses During COVID-19
        2. Get Connected Needham: Resource Guide for COVID-19
          1. Events/Activities
          2. Local Resources
          3. State Resources
          4. Mental Health Resources
          5. Financial Resources
          6. Food Shopping Resources
          7. Substance Use Resources
          8. Abuse Protection Resources
          9. Needham Aging Services
          10. Family Resources
          11. Faith Based Resources/Services
          12. Veteran's Resources
          13. Health
          14. How to Help
        3. Departmental Information
          1. Board of Health
          2. Department Staff
          3. Friends of the Needham Board of Health
        4. Public Health Nursing
          1. Overview
          2. Assistance Programs
          3. Clinics
          4. Mosquito Borne Illnesses
          5. Communicable Disease
          6. Community Education
          7. Immunization Services
          8. Inspection & Licensing
          9. Senior SAFTE
        5. The Gift of Warmth
        6. Recreational Camps
        7. Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC)
          1. Resources / Contacts
          2. Events
          3. Donations to DVAC
        8. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Medical Reserve Corps
            1. Application Process
            2. Training
            3. Liability Information (PDF)
            4. Drill / Exercises
        9. Reports
        10. Concussion
        11. Accessory Dwelling Units
        12. Environmental Health
          1. Overview
          2. Food Recalls
          3. New Health Regulations
        13. Mental Health Referrals and Screening
          1. Anonymous Mental Health Screening Tools
          2. INTERFACE Referral Service
        14. MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey
        15. Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention
          1. Overview
          2. Links & Resources
          3. Mental Health Services
        16. Needham Parents Care
        17. Permit Applications and Fees
          1. Permits & Applications
          2. Permit Fees
        18. Substance Abuse, Prevention & Education
          1. Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham
            1. SPAN Funding
            2. SPAN Links
            3. Action Teams
            4. Parental Education & Networking
          2. Overview
          3. Alcohol Access
          4. Needham Parents Know
          5. Marijuana
          6. Are You Really Aware?
          7. Adult Resources
          8. Parent Resources
          9. Youth / Teen Resources
          10. Articles & Publications
          11. Prevention Resources - Tool Kit
          12. Public Service Announcements
          13. Medication Take Back
        19. Traveling Meals
          1. Overview
          2. Eligibility
        20. Weather Information
      6. Public Works
        1. Administration
          1. Common Wealth Connects - Report A Concern
        2. Construction Alerts
        3. Downtown Improvement Project
        4. Engineering Division
          1. Purpose
          2. Traffic Regulations
            1. Traffic Regulations (PDF)
          3. Resources
            1. Engineering Maps
            2. Town GIS Maps
          4. Street Light Inventory
          5. Stormwater By-Law (effective 2.15.19) (PDF)
          6. Phase II Storm Water Management Plan (NPDES)
        5. Garage & Equipment Division
        6. Highways Division
          1. Snow & Ice
          2. Vehicle & Property Damage
        7. LED Streetlight Conversion
          1. About LED Lights in Needham
          2. Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Streetlight Outages - Current & Future
        8. Parks & Forestry Division
          1. Integrated Pest Management
          2. Pest Fact Sheets
          3. Sidewalk Clearance
          4. Tree Planting
          5. Parks & Forestry FAQ
        9. Recycling & Transfer Station
        10. Street & Sidewalk Opening/Obstruction Permits
        11. Water, Sewer and Drain Division
        12. Complete Streets
      7. Purchasing
        1. Bid Opportunities
        2. Doing Business with the Town
        3. Finance Department
    3. Departments R - Z
      1. Recycling & Transfer Station
        1. Bags, Stickers, Bins & Fees
        2. Commercial Snow Disposal
        3. Contractor & Landscaper Information
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. Hazardous Waste & Paint
          1. RTS Home
          2. Hazardous Waste at RTS
          3. Paint Collection Days
          4. Surplus Paint for Free
          5. Household Hazardous Waste Day
          6. Home Medical Waste
        6. Holiday Hours & Tips
          1. RTS Home
          2. Holiday Hours
          3. Holiday Tips
        7. Publications & Resources
        8. Re-Use-It Swap Shop
        9. RTS Home
        10. Solar Energy Exploratory Committee
        11. Solid Waste & Recycling Advisory Committee
        12. Waste Ban Items
        13. 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)
        14. Yard Waste
      2. Retirement
      3. Schools
        1. Minuteman Regional Vocation School
        2. Needham Public Schools
        3. School Committee Agendas
        4. School Committee Packet of Materials
      4. Town Clerk
        1. 2021 Annual Town Census Form
        2. Board & Committee Calendars and Handbook
          1. Town of Needham Committee Handbook
        3. Board of Registrars
        4. Commissioners to Qualify Oath of Office
          1. Justice of the Peace
          2. Notary Public Services
        5. Conflict of Interest Education and Training
          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
                1. 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
        6. Elections, Calendars, & Voting
          1. Help America Vote Act
          2. Video of new ImageCast Voting Machine
          3. 2021 Election/Town Meeting Calendar (PDF)
          4. Guidelines for Temporary Signs (PDF)
          5. 2020 Elections
          6. Previous Elections
            1. 2019 Annual Town Election
            2. 2018 Elections
            3. 2017 Annual Town Election
            4. 2016 Elections
              1. 2016 State Election Results (PDF)
              2. 2016 Special Minuteman Election Results (PDF)
              3. State Election Specimen Ballots 2016 (PDF)
              4. 2016 State Primary & Election Results
                1. 2016 State Primary Specimen - A,B,C,I,J (PDF)
                2. 2016 State Primary Specimen - D,E,F,G,H (PDF)
                3. Democratic Ballot Results - All Precincts (PDF)
                4. Republican Ballot Results - All Precincts (PDF)
                5. Green Rainbow Ballot Results - All Precincts (PDF)
                6. United Independent Party Ballot Precincts (PDF)
              5. 2016 Presidential Primary Election Results
              6. 2016 Annual Town Election
            5. 2015 Annual Town Election Results
              1. Specimen Ballot AnnualTownElection 4.14, 2015 (PDF
            6. 2014 State Primary & Election Results
              1. State Election 2014 Election Results (PDF)
              2. Specimen Ballot State Election 11.4.2014 (PDF)
          7. 2021 Annual Town Election
        7. Licenses, Business Certificates, Passports
          1. Auctioneers License (PDF)
          2. Business Certificates
          3. Dog License Application
          4. Dog License Registration
          5. Marriage Licenses
          6. Passports
          7. Storage of Flammables License
          8. Raffle Permits
          9. UCC Filings
        8. Needham Demographics
        9. Public Records Request
        10. Running for Office - Sticker or Write-In (PDF)
        11. Town Elected Officials (PDF)
        12. Town Meetings & Member Information
          1. Town Meeting Handbook (PDF)
          2. Town Meeting Members (PDF)
          3. 2017 Town Clerk's Records
          4. 2018 Town Clerk's Records
          5. 2019 Town Clerk's Records
        13. Vital Records
          1. Electronic Death Records
        14. Voter Registration & Information
          1. Online Voter Registration Now Available!
      5. Town Manager
        1. Health & Human Services
        2. Passports
        3. Town Manager Responsibilities
      6. Tax Collector
      7. Treasurer
        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 (PDF)
        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
      8. Veterans Services
        1. Events
        2. Veterans Day
        3. Memorial Day Events
        4. Monuments & Plaques
        5. Proper Half Staff Display of American Flag
        6. Purple Heart Community
        7. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2498
      9. Water, Sewer & Drains Division
        1. Customer Service
          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. Senior Citizens & Disabled Persons Discounts
            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. Emergency Information
        3. Rain Barrels and Soil Moisture Sensors
        4. Sewer Collection System
          1. Environmental Programs (PDF)
          2. Operation & Maintenance
          3. Infiltration & Inflow
            1. I & I Projects
          4. Preventing Grease in the Sewer System
            1. What Not to Throw Down the Drain
        5. Storm Drain System
          1. Storm Water Facts
          2. Stormwater Management
          3. Educational Outreach Materials
          4. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Compliance Documents
        6. Water Conservation Program
          1. Water Conservation Tips
            1. Needham Water Conservation Project
            2. Rain Gardens
            3. Xeriscape
        7. Water Division
          1. Aquifer Protection
          2. Cross Connection Control Program
            1. State Regulations (PDF)
          3. 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
          4. Fire Hydrants
          5. Precipitation
          6. Water Demand/Pumping Records (PDF)
          7. Water Treatment
            1. Water Sources
              1. Sourcewater Protection
                1. SWAP
                2. Assessment Report (PDF)
            2. Treatment Process
            3. Operations & Maintenance
          8. Water Distribution System
          9. Water Main Flushing Program
            1. Hydrant Flushing Press Release
        8. Watering Efficiently
        9. Water Regulations (PDF)
        10. PFAS
      10. Youth & Family Services
        1. Counseling Services
          1. Individual & Group Counseling
          2. Substance Abuse Awareness Program
          3. Bullying Intervention Program
        2. Join Our Email Listserv
        3. Crisis Support Donation Fund
        4. Self Care Matters Campaign
        5. Program Brochure
        6. Calendar of Events
        7. The Forde Good Person Memorial Award
        8. Learn More About Needham Youth Services
          1. Needham Youth Services' "Wordle" (PDF)
          2. FAQs
          3. Mission Statement
          4. Fee Structure
          5. Fee Assistance Program
          6. Internship Opportunities
            1. General Information
            2. Graduate Clinical Internship
            3. Summer Internship for College Student (PDF)
          7. Directions to Needham Youth Services
          8. Community Partnerships and Collaborations
          9. Our History
        9. Employment Program
          1. Youth Seeking Employment: Business Setting
          2. Youth Seeking Employment: Residential Setting
          3. Businesses Seeking To Hire Youth
        10. Programs for Youth
          1. Programs
            1. List of Community-Wide Programs
            2. Intergenerational Programs
            3. Needham Unplugged
            4. Family Fun Makers
            5. Wearing Confidence Girls Group
            6. Peer Tutor Program
              1. Learn More About Becoming a Tutor
              2. Learn More About Becoming a Tutee
            7. VIP Program
            8. RAY of Hope
            9. Junior Police Academy
            10. Project VAN
          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
        11. Youth Commission Board
        12. Publications & Documents
          1. General Information
          2. Parent Resources
          3. Networks Directory of Mental Health Resources
            1. Area Mental Health Supports & Services (PDF)
        13. Suicide & Depression Information
          1. Signs & Symptoms
          2. Teen Suicide: What Parents Can Do
          3. Local & State Resources & Supports (PDF)
          4. National & Online Depression Resources (PDF)
          5. The Grieving Process (PDF)
        14. Want to Give Us Feedback?
    4. Employee Portal
    5. Holiday Schedule for 2021
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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
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  5. About Needham

    1. Electronic Board Flash
    2. Getting To Needham
    3. History
    4. Needham Channel
    5. Needham Channel Municipal Channel Schedule
    6. Needham Crossing
      1. Aerial Map (PDF)
      2. Documents about Needham Crossing
      3. Construction Project Updates
      4. Trip Advisor
    7. Press Releases
    8. Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce
    9. Solar Array
    10. Tax Rate
    11. Taxi Services
    12. Trails Information
    13. Voter Registration
    14. Water & Sewer Rates
    15. WebGIS
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply / Register For
      1. Emergency Notification
      2. Memorial Park Sign Boards
      3. Mobile Food Vendor Permit
      4. Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement
      5. Park & Recreation Programs
      6. Passports
      7. Permit / License
      8. Property Tax Relief
      9. Public Records
      10. Recycling & Transfer Sticker
      11. Road Event (walk/run/bike/motorbike)
      12. Veterans' Services
      13. To Vote
    2. Emergency Preparedness
      1. Know Needham - Connection Guide
      2. Sign up for Emergency Notification
      3. More Information
    3. 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. Sidewalk Regulations
      9. Tax Rate
      10. Town Meeting
      11. Water / Sewer Services
    4. Pay For / Donate To
      1. Dog Registration
      2. Motor Vehicle Excise Payment
      3. Parking Ticket Payment
      4. Water Utility Payment
      5. Property Tax Relief Fund / Elderly & Disabled
      6. Revitalization Trust Fund (NCRTF)
    5. Rent A
      1. Center at the Heights
      2. Field or Park
      3. Memorial Park Fieldhouse
      4. Powers Hall
      5. School Facility
      6. Sports Kit
    6. 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
    7. View
      1. Election Calendar & Results
      2. Inspection Schedule
      3. License / Permit Fees
      4. Park & Recreation Brochure
      5. Permitting Guide (PDF)
      6. Town Bylaws & Charter (PDF)
      7. Town Maps
      8. Trail Maps
      9. Zoning By-Laws
    8. Volunteer For
      1. Boards Committees & Commissions
      2. Council on Aging
      3. Library
      4. Park & Recreation
      5. Schools
      6. Youth Services
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Agendas, Minutes & Newsletters
    2. Select Board Agenda & Minutes
    3. School Committee Agendas & Minutes
    4. Boards & Committees Calendar
    5. E-Services
      1. Calendar
      2. FAQs
      3. News Flash
      4. Quick Links
      5. Staff Directory
      6. WebGIS
    6. 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
    7. Social Networking
    8. Employee Portal
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  8. CustomLinks_1

    1. Office of the Town Manager/Select Board Services during COVID
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  9. CustomLinks_2

    1. Property Tax Relief
    2. Property Tax Relief Fund Donation
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