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  2. Town Government

    1. Public Records
    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. 2017 Annual Town Report
        2. 2016 Annual Town Report
      3. Budget Documents
        1. FY2020 Budget Documents
          1. FY2020-FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2020 Proposed Annual Budget
        2. FY2019 Budget Documents
          1. FY2019 - FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan
          2. FY2019 Proposed Annual Budget
        3. 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. 2019 May Special Town Meeting
      2. 2019 May Annual Town Meeting
      3. 2019 January Special Town Meeting
      4. October 2018 Special Town Meeting
      5. Previous Town Meeting Information
        1. During Fiscal Year 2018
          1. October 2017 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2018 Annual Town Meeting
          3. May 2018 Special Town Meeting
        2. During Fiscal Year 2017
          1. October 2016 Fall Town Meeting
          2. May 2017 Annual Town Meeting
          3. May 2017 Special Town Meeting
        3. 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
        4. During Fiscal Year 2015
          1. May 2015 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2015 Special Town Meeting
          3. October 2014 Special Town Meeting
        5. During Fiscal Year 2014
          1. May 2014 Annual Town Meeting
          2. May 2014 Special Town Meeting
          3. November 2013 Special Town Meeting
        6. 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
        7. During Fiscal Year 2012
          1. May 2012 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2012 Annual Town Meeting
          3. Nov 2011 Special Town Meeting
        8. 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
        9. During Fiscal Year 2010
          1. May 2010 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 2010 Annual Town Meeting
          3. November 2009 Special Town Meeting
        10. 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 (2019)
        3. Property Tax Relief
        4. Staff List
        5. 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
        6. Abutters List (DIY)
      3. Building Department
        1. 2017 Zoning By Law Changes Articles 24 - 30
        2. Applications
        3. Building Department News
        4. 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
        5. Fees
        6. Forms
        7. Frequently Asked Questions
        8. Inspection Schedule
        9. Links
        10. Open Building Permits
        11. Residential Required Inspections (PDF)
        12. Plan Details Information
          1. Decks
          2. Fireplaces
          3. General Building
        13. 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. Conservation Commission
        3. Links
        4. Meeting Schedule & Application Deadlines (PDF)
        5. Permitting
          1. Wetland Consultant Information
          2. Forms
          3. Fees
          4. Resource Areas Protected in Needham
          5. Regulated or Prohibited Activities
        6. The Plants of Needham (PDF)
          1. Needham Plant Checklist (PDF)
        7. Policies/Guidelines
        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. The Center at the Heights
          1. Renting the Center at the Heights
          2. Computer Center
          3. Senior Center Documents
        2. Legal Services
        3. Lunch Menu (PDF)
        4. Meals
          1. Senior Center Lunchtime Cafe
        5. Newsletter (PDF)
        6. Grocery Shopping
        7. Health Insurance Counseling
        8. Other Aging Links
        9. Publications
          1. Senior Compass (PDF)
          2. Testimonials
        10. Newsletter (PDF)
          1. Current Newsletter and Calendar (PDF)
          2. Current Newsletter and Calendar
          3. Past Newsletters and Calendars
        11. Recreational / Educational Programs and Trips
          1. Program Information
          2. Computer Center
          3. Trips
          4. Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
        12. Senior Corp Employment Opportunities
        13. Social Service Department
          1. Information and Referral
          2. Counseling
          3. Support Groups
          4. Grocery Shopping
          5. Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
          6. Testimonials
        14. Tax Preparation
        15. 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
        16. Volunteer Program
        17. Wellness Clinics
        18. 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. Finance Department
        1. Budget Documents
        2. Contract Information
        3. Financial Reports
      9. Fire
        1. Clear-A-Hydrant Needham
          1. Clear A Hydrant Participants
        2. Divisions
          1. Administration
          2. Dispatch
          3. Emergency Medical Services
          4. Emergency Preparedness
            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
          5. Fire Alarm
          6. Fire Prevention
          7. Fire Protection
          8. Fleet Maintenance
          9. Training
        3. Emergency Alerts and Notifications
        4. FAQ's
        5. 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
        6. How To Use A Home Fire Extinguisher
        7. Needham Fire Department Photo Gallery
          1. The Needham Fire Department On Scene
          2. Needham Fire Department In the Community
        8. Permits
        9. 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
        10. Slideshows
          1. NFD Apparatus Through The Years
          2. Needham Fire Department On-Scene
          3. Needham Fire Training 1939
        11. What to Know When Selling Your Home
        12. Business Listing Form
      10. 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
        2. Classification & Compensation
        3. CORI
        4. Employment Contracts
        5. Holidays (PDF)
        6. How to Apply for a Job
        7. Job Descriptions
        8. Open Enrollment
          1. Open Enrollment (FY2020)
          2. Medicare Plan Open Enrollment
        9. Personnel Policies
        10. Represented Employee Groups
      11. 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. Social Media
          1. NeedhamMA App in Google Play and iTunes Store
        4. Staff Listing
        5. Subscribe to iCalendars
        6. Technology Advisory Board
        7. Telecommunication Systems Policy (PDF)
        8. Town Email Access
        9. Town Employee Portal
        10. Town FTP Site
      12. 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
        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. National Poetry Month 2016
            3. May is for Magic
            4. A Library Card is a Passport to the World
          5. Genealogy and Archives
          6. Exam Proctoring
          7. Book Nook
          8. 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
          8. Exhibits and Event Bookings
          9. Readers' Advisory
        4. Library
          1. Childrens
            1. Bookventurers
            2. STEAM
              1. Art
              2. Computers and Coding
              3. Electricity
              4. Engineering
              5. Robots
              6. 3D printing
            3. Fun & Learning
            4. Homework Help
            5. Parents and Teachers
              1. Teacher Alert Form
            6. Podcasts for Kids
            7. Readers' Corner
          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. Summer Reading 2019: A Universe of Stories
            1. Summer Reading Recommendations
            2. Name NASA's Mars 2020 Rover
            3. Summer Learning
    2. Departments M - Q
      1. Park & Recreation
        1. The Commission
          1. Meetings
        2. Current Brochure (PDF)
        3. The Department
          1. Annual Reports
        4. Employment
        5. Field Status
          1. Outdoor Skating & Sledding
        6. 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
        7. Online Registration
        8. Open Space and Recreation Plan Advisory Group
          1. Agendas
          2. Minutes
          3. AG Membership List
          4. Public Surveys
          5. Maps
          6. ADA Surveys
        9. The Pools at Rosemary Recreation Complex
        10. Programs / Special Events
          1. Cancellations
          2. Brochure & Registration Timeline
          3. Medical Form
          4. New Program Ideas
          5. Participants with Challenges
          6. Registration Policies
          7. Fee Assistance
        11. Rosemary Project Construction
          1. Informational Documents
          2. Advisory Committee
          3. 2013 Rosemary Study
            1. Rosemary Pool Final Report
              1. Feasibility Study for Rosemary Pool (PDF)
              2. Cost Detail Alternative 3a and 3b (PDF)
              3. Timeline for Rosemary Pool (PDF)
              4. Alternative Matrix (PDF)
              5. Alternatives Final (PDF)
              6. Appendix A - 1998 Rosemary Pool Report (PDF)
              7. Appendix B - 2001 Phase I ESA (PDF)
              8. Appendix C - 2002 Complex Facilities Plan (PDF)
              9. Appendix D - 2013 Online Survey (PDF)
              10. Appendix E - 2013 Blue Sky Session (PDF)
              11. Appendix F - 2013 Comparable Pool Survey
              12. Appendix G - 2013 Cost Details (PDF)
              13. Appendix H 1971 Pool Designs (PDF)
              14. Appendix I - Current Pool Codes from MA DPH (PDF)
        12. Scheduling Fields
          1. Current Field Schedule (FALL 2019)
          2. Process
          3. Application
          4. Important Documents
          5. Special Events
          6. Signs
          7. Accidents & Incidents
          8. Athletic Field Lights
          9. Projects
          10. DeFazio Parking
        13. Tennis Badges
          1. Court Locations
          2. Badges
          3. Fees
          4. Rules & Regulations
        14. Volunteers
        15. Youth Center Information
        16. 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
      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
        2. Calendar of Events
        3. Downtown Study
        4. Economic Development
          1. 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. By-Laws & Regulations
        10. Planning Documents
          1. Forms & Fees
          2. Planning Maps
          3. 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 Living In Town
          2. Sex Offender Flyer
      5. Public Health
        1. Public Health (DHP)
          1. About Us
          2. Programs
          3. Services
        2. Concussion
        3. Departmental Information
          1. Board of Health
          2. Department Staff
          3. Friends of the Needham Board of Health
        4. Accessory Dwelling Units
        5. Domestic Violence Action Committee
          1. Overview
          2. Articles
          3. Domestic Violence
          4. Domestic Violence Did You Know
          5. Domestic Violence in Later Life
            1. Elder Abuse Statistics
          6. Links & Hotlines
          7. Donations to DVAC
        6. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Overview
          2. Individual & Family Planning
          3. Medical Reserve Corps
            1. Training
            2. Liability Information (PDF)
            3. Application Process
            4. Drill / Exercises
        7. Environmental Health
          1. Overview
          2. Food Recalls
          3. New Health Regulations
        8. Health Matters
          1. Overview
          2. Articles
        9. Mental Health Referrals and Screening
          1. Anonymous Mental Health Screening Tools
          2. INTERFACE Referral Service
        10. MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey
        11. Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention
          1. Overview
          2. Links & Resources
          3. Mental Health Services
        12. Needham Parents Care
        13. Norfolk County Mosquito Control (PDF)
        14. Permit Applications and Fees
          1. Permits & Applications
          2. Permit Fees
        15. Public Health Nursing
          1. Overview
          2. Assistance Programs
          3. Clinics
          4. Communicable Disease
          5. Community Education
          6. Mosquito Borne Illnesses
          7. Immunization Services
          8. Inspection & Licensing
          9. Senior SAFTE
        16. Regulations and Applications
        17. 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
        18. Traveling Meals
          1. Overview
          2. Eligibility
        19. Weather Information
      6. Public Works
        1. Administration
          1. Common Wealth Connects - Report A Concern
          2. Lime Bike
        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
        9. Recycling & Transfer Station
        10. Street & Sidewalk Opening/Obstruction Permits
        11. Water, Sewer and Drain Division
      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. 2019 Annual Town Census Form
        2. Board & Committee Calendars
        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 & Calendar
          1. Video of new ImageCast Voting Machine
          2. 2019- 2020 Election/Town Meeting Calendar (PDF)
          3. Guidelines for Temporary Signs (PDF)
          4. 2014 State Primary & Election Results
            1. State Election 2014 Election Results (PDF)
            2. Specimen Ballot State Election 11.4.2014 (PDF)
          5. 2015 Annual Town Election Results
            1. Specimen Ballot AnnualTownElection 4.14, 2015 (PDF
          6. 2016 Elections
            1. 2016 State Election Results (PDF)
            2. 2016 Special Minuteman Election Results (PDF)
            3. 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)
            4. 2016 Presidential Primary Election Results
            5. 2016 Annual Town Election
          7. 2017 Annual Town Election
          8. 2018 Elections
          9. 2019 Annual Town Election
        7. Fee Schedule
        8. Help America Vote Act
        9. Licenses, Business Certificates, Passports
          1. Auctioneers License (PDF)
          2. Business Certificates
          3. Dog Licenses
          4. Dog License Registration
          5. Marriage Licenses
          6. Passports
          7. Storage of Flammables License
          8. Raffle Permits
          9. UCC Filings
        10. Needham Demographics
        11. Running for Office - Sticker or Write-In (PDF)
        12. State Election Specimen Ballots 2016 (PDF)
        13. Town Census
        14. Town Elected Officials (PDF)
        15. Town Meeting Handbook (PDF)
        16. Town Meeting Members (PDF)
        17. Town Meetings
          1. March 3, 2008 Special Town Meeting
          2. May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting Index
          3. November 4, 2013 Special Town Meeting Index
          4. November 4, 2013 Special Meeting Warrant (PDF)
          5. 2017 Town Clerk's Records
          6. 2018 Town Clerk's Records
          7. 2019 Town Clerk's Records
        18. Town of Needham Committee Handbook
        19. Vital Records
          1. Electronic Death Records
        20. 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. Memorial Day Events
        3. Monuments & Plaques
        4. Proper Half Staff Display of American Flag
        5. Purple Heart Community
        6. 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
        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. Youth & Family Services
        1. Fall 2019 Brochure
        2. Counseling Services
          1. General Information
          2. Individual & Group Counseling
          3. Substance Abuse Awareness Program
          4. Bullying Intervention Program
        3. Join Our Email Listserv
        4. Calendar of Events
        5. 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. Needham Youth Services; Overview of Services (PDF)
          9. Sampling of Past Programs Offered For Youth,
            1. Safe Surf for Parents
            2. Active Parenting of Teens
            3. Sexual Harassment Workshops
          10. Community Partnerships and Collaborations
          11. Our History
        6. Programs for Youth
          1. Community-Wide Programs
            1. List of Community-Wide Programs
            2. Intergenerational Programs
            3. Family Fun Makers
            4. Wearing Confidence Girls Group
            5. Peer Tutor Program
              1. Learn More About Becoming a Tutor
              2. Learn More About Becoming a Tutee
            6. VIP Program
            7. Employment Program
              1. Youth Seeking Employment: Business Setting
              2. Youth Seeking Employment: Residential Setting
              3. Businesses Seeking To Hire Youth
              4. Adults & Residents Seeking To Hire Youth
            8. RAY of Hope
            9. Junior Police Academy
            10. Project VAN
            11. Volunteer Program
            12. Needham Unplugged
          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
        7. Programs for Parents
          1. List of Programs for Parents
          2. Single Parent Support Group
          3. Parent Presentations
          4. Needham Unplugged
          5. The Forde Good Person Memorial Award
            1. Nomination Form (PDF)
            2. Past Recipients (PDF)
          6. Adoptive Parenting Group
          7. Parents & Residents Seeking to Employ Youth
          8. Parent Resources & Documents
        8. Board of Directors
        9. Publications & Documents
          1. General Information
          2. Parent Resources
          3. Needham Youth Card (PDF)
          4. Annual Town Reports & Statistical Summaries
          5. Ask the Youth Commission Articles
          6. Internet Safety Guide For Youth & Parents (PDF)
          7. Networks Directory of Mental Health Resources
            1. Area Mental Health Supports & Services (PDF)
        10. 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)
        11. Want to Give Us Feedback?
    4. Employee Portal
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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
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  5. About Needham

    1. Discover Needham
    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. Needham In the News
      1. Common Cause Awards
    8. Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce
    9. Solar Array
    10. Tax Rate
    11. Trails Information
    12. Voter Registration
    13. Water & Sewer Rates
    14. WebGIS
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply / Register For
      1. Block Party
      2. Emergency Notification
      3. Memorial Park Sign Boards
      4. Mobile Food Vendor Permit
      5. Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement
      6. Park & Recreation Programs
      7. Passports
      8. Permit / License
      9. Property Tax Relief
      10. Public Records
      11. Recycling & Transfer Sticker
      12. Road Event (walk/run/bike/motorbike)
      13. Veterans' Services
      14. 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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