News Flash

At its meeting on February 11th, the Select Board voted to hold a public hearing to determine whether to sponsor articles in the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant that would ban the use of plastics by local establishments. They are as follows:   

1.    Single Use Plastic Ban – Black Plastic: As proposed, this Bylaw would prohibit establishments from using or providing utensils, dishes, or containers made from black plastic.  

2.    “Skip the Stuff”:  As proposed, this Bylaw would prohibit establishments from providing single-use utensils or condiments, unless the customer has asked for them. 

The Select Board will host a public hearing on the proposed articles at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 11th at 6 pm in the Select Board Chambers at Needham Town Hall and via Zoom.

How to Provide Feedback at a Public Hearing:

• You may attend the hearing in person to share your comments or, if you’re attending the meeting by Zoom, please raise your virtual hand to ask to speak. The Zoom link: https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/82601013229?pwd=OE82V1MxQnJUZHVXZjFNbWJXRFJoQT09

• You may also send written comments in advance of the meeting to the Select Board by email at selectboard@needhamma.gov or by postal mail: Select Board, Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492.