Statement of Needham Select Board and the Needham Human Rights Committee
Adopted by the Select Board on June 11, 2024
Adopted by the Human Rights Committee on June 12, 2024
The Select Board is aware of multiple incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, intolerance and hate in Needham, and we feel compelled to specifically address these matters.
These recent incidents, reported to Town staff, the Human Rights Committee, and the Needham Police Department include statements posted on private property, removal of lawn signs, silencing of opinions, and disruption of religious events, among others.
The Select Board abhors this behavior. Acts that threaten or violate another person’s safety or property cannot be tolerated.
The Select Board is here to support Needham residents, and to promote a safe and welcoming community. We are one Needham, one community.
