The Linden Letter - Needham Massachusetts Local News, Events, Classifieds and Alerts

Needham Mon. Apr 14 2025

Potholes! Potholes! Potholes!

The Potholes in the Chambers Street Parking Lots have been there FOR YEARS!!! This is a Safety Hazard for the Residents and a Liability for the Housing Authority.

Ross M. Donald Editor

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Fri. Apr 4 2025

Barbara McDonald for Housing Authority

Barbara promises practical management skills for the residents and the community.

Ross M. Donald Editor

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Weather: Friday April 25

High: 78°

Low: 52°

Wind: 7 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly Cloudy , with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, overcast for the evening, thundery outbreaks in nearby overnight.

Needham Tue. Mar 25 2025

NO MORE MURDERS !!!

Needham cares more about a white and racist perception than even life itself.

Ross M. Donald Editor

Ross M. Donald Editor

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Ross M. Donald Needham Public Notices and Press Releases - Wed. May 29 2024

The Linden Chambers Residents Association Board Holds its Annual By-Law Reading Today
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Ross M. Donald Needham Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Apr 20 2023

Needham Housing Authority (NHA) Regular Meeting Tonight 7:30pm Thursday April 20, 2023
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Linda Garcia Needham Alert - Thu. May 19 2022

Dog attack/ Dog policy
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Ross M. Donald Needham Help Wanted - Thu. Jun 3 2021

HELP WANTED: two positions in Public Housing 1) Ombudsman/Legal Counsel 2) Community Organizer
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Ross M. Donald Needham Alert - Mon. Mar 8 2021

The Daily Complaint: Wi-Fi Still Broken at Linden Chambers Community Room
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Needham Mon. Mar 17 2025

With Housing and the Rule of Law, Needham is Trump Town.

The Needham Housing Authority has knowingly ignored Open Meeting, Public Records and Tenant Participation Laws. Who cares?

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With Housing and the Rule of Law, Needham is Trump Town.

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Needham Tue. Mar 4 2025

Needham Housing Breaks the Law Again

No Notice Posted for Special Housing Authority Board Meeting on community bulletin board at 5 Chambers Street - a violation of the spirit and the particulars of Open Meeting Law.

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Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Tue. Jan 7 2025

SPECIAL EDITION! Tenants of Needham Public Housing Urged to Vote YES for Housing Plan

Registered Voters in Needham can VOTE from now until Tuesday January 14, 2024

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SPECIAL EDITION! Tenants of Needham Public Housing Urged to Vote YES for Housing Plan

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Needham Wed. Sep 18 2024

Needham Conservation Commission Continues Hearing on Linden Street Redevelopment

A surface drain running North-South on the East side of the Chambers Street apartments

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Needham Conservation Commission Continues Hearing on Linden Street Redevelopment

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Needham Mon. Jul 15 2024

Chambers Street Residents Excluded from Designer Selection Process - Again

A neighbor, out walking her dog, we'll call "Fido," found a mob of people in the Linden Street parking lot. Chambers Street tenants were not invited.

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Chambers Street Residents Excluded from Designer Selection Process - Again

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Needham Wed. Jun 5 2024

Legislative Success in Housing and Tenant Rights. Your Call on Transfer Fee and Tenant Advocate

The first Linden Street Botanical Garden collection included day lilies. Rose of Sharon, temple bells, and blue flag were added later.

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Legislative Success in Housing and Tenant Rights. Your Call on Transfer Fee and Tenant Advocate

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Needham Mon. Jun 3 2024

Elderly/Disabled Residents of Linden/Chambers Community Housing Meet to Organize, Plan Recognition, and Participate

Buttercup, a Summer favorite and a low-income plant, too. As a wild flower it didn't cost anything. We just had to leave it alone and not, go out of our way, to kill it.

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Elderly/Disabled Residents of Linden/Chambers Community Housing Meet to Organize, Plan Recognition, and Participate

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Needham Sat. May 18 2024

Linden/Chambers Residents Elect New Board to Re-start "Local Tenant Organization"

This newly elected Board will serve for three years.

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Linden/Chambers Residents Elect New Board to Re-start Local Tenant Organization

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Needham Wed. May 1 2024

Town Meeting Ponders Linden Street Redevelopment Article 22 Construction Funding

FYI: Affordable Solar Community Housing Uses High Ceilings, Cross Ventilation, Overhangs and Shade Trees for Natural Cooling

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Town Meeting Ponders Linden Street Redevelopment Article 22 Construction Funding

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Needham Wed. May 1 2024

No to Town Meeting Warrant Articles 18/19 Linden Chambers "Affordable Housing District" in Needham. And Here's Why.

The Linden Street Cluster Housing for elderly, poor, and disabled, in the High Rock School Zone was designed and built as the affordable solar and community housing of its time.

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No to Town Meeting Warrant Articles 18/19 Linden Chambers Affordable Housing District in Needham. And Here's Why.

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Needham Sat. Apr 6 2024

The Needham partnership agreement with Cambridge Housing, as co-developer, is over.

Hey, let's remodel the bathroom!

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The Needham partnership agreement with Cambridge Housing, as co-developer, is over.

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Needham Mon. Feb 26 2024

Town Building Commissioner to Inspect a Housing Authority Community Building at Linden/Chambers for Zoning Use Violations

The building at 164 Linden Street was used for community space until about 15 years ago

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Town Building Commissioner to Inspect a Housing Authority Community Building at Linden/Chambers for Zoning Use Violations

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