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

Needham Thu. Apr 24 2025

L/C Residents Meeting Cut Short Amid Yelling and Threats of Legal Action

This was the agenda for a successful tenants "Steering Committee" monthly meeting March 2025.

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

The Linden Letter Community POST...

Steve Dubin Needham Public Notices and Press Releases - Mon. Apr 28 2025

All the right moves. Needham resident honored. The Westborough Economic Development Committee (EDC) presents Best Sustainable Business Award to Marks Moving & Storage, Inc.
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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 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

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.

Ross M. Donald Editor

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.

Ross M. Donald Editor

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

Ross M. Donald Editor

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.

Ross M. Donald Editor

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.

Ross M. Donald Editor

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

Ross M. Donald Editor

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.

Ross M. Donald Editor

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

Ross M. Donald Editor

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.

Ross M. Donald Editor

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

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Sat. Apr 6 2024

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

Hey, let's remodel the bathroom!

Ross M. Donald Editor

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

Ross M. Donald Editor