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

Needham Sat. Mar 18 2023

CPC asks NHA to pull the Linden/Chambers redevelopment proposal from consideration

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) informally requested the Needham Housing Authority (NHA) withdraw its funding request, before the official scheduled CPC vote next week.

Ross M. Donald Editor

CPC asks NHA to pull the Linden/Chambers redevelopment proposal from consideration

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Needham Sun. Nov 6 2022

RALLY 4 RAUSCH!

The Linden Letter endorses incumbent Becca Rausch for State Senator

Ross M. Donald Editor

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Weather: Saturday October 17

High: 57°

Low: 39°

Wind: 12 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 18%

Overcast, with a high of 57 and low of 39 degrees. Patchy rain nearby for the morning, overcast in the afternoon, clear in the evening, overcast overnight.

Needham Mon. Jul 18 2022

Not Safe - Not Secure - Is This Public Housing in Needham?

Needham Police Have Filed Charges in Court Over "Neighbor Trouble"

Ross M. Donald Editor

Not Safe - Not Secure - Is This Public Housing in Needham?

Ross M. Donald Editor

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Steve Dubin Needham Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Dec 5 2025

Long-time Needham resident, Mark Silverman innovates. Mark’s Moving & Storage Launches Specialized Senior Relocation Services. Designed to Reduce Stress, Simplify Transitions, and Support Families.
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Steve Dubin Needham Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Nov 18 2025

Needham resident innovates. Kid Glove service from the Bay State to Boynton Beach
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Steve Dubin Needham Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Aug 1 2025

Needham resident serves as the catalyst for a successful food pantry drive.
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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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Needham Mon. Apr 25 2022

Dandelion Refuge Declared for Residents of Public Housing

Housing Authority mechanized landscaping has been described as more like Sherman's March to the Sea than tending a garden.

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Dandelion Refuge Declared for Residents of Public Housing

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Needham Mon. Apr 11 2022

Linden Letter endorses Artie Crocker

And not just because his Mother, Roberta Crocker, was an activist and brought him up right.

Ross M. Donald Editor

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Mon. Apr 11 2022

Housing Authority with a No Food Policy?

"The peasants are starving? Let them eat cake." - Marie Antoinette

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Housing Authority with a No Food Policy?

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Needham Tue. Apr 5 2022

The Linden Letter Endorses Heidi Frail

A landslide win is predicted in the race for Select Board.

Ross M. Donald Editor

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Mon. Mar 7 2022

Needham Housing Authority Director Quits Amid Board Realignment

The Linden/Chambers Community Building at 164 Linden Street remains abandoned, except for storage.

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Needham Housing Authority Director Quits Amid Board Realignment

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Needham Mon. Nov 29 2021

Who Killed Laura Shifrina?

The trial of Tammie Galloway is set for December 2021. After a three year delay, the question is, who did it?

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Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Sat. Nov 6 2021

Susie Jarrell's Folk Song Selection

This photo was taken 5 years ago in Nantucket, at her 100th Birthday Party.

Ross M. Donald Editor

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Thu. Jun 24 2021

People of Color in Needham Get Elected and Turn White

The new n****ers of Needham are living in public housing. Not necessarily black, just the ignored poor.

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People of Color in Needham Get Elected and Turn White

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Needham Sun. May 30 2021

Was the Murder of Laura Shifrina in Public Housing Preventable?

After Memorial Day Weekend 2017, on Wednesday May 31, Laura Shifrina was stabbed to death.

Ross M. Donald Editor

Was the Murder of Laura Shifrina in Public Housing Preventable?

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Needham Mon. May 24 2021

The Daily Complaint: Stop! Stop It! Just STOP IT!!

A Stand of Grape Hyacinth in Front of 246 Linden Street Before the Spring Offensive

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The Daily Complaint: Stop! Stop It! Just STOP IT!!

Ross M. Donald Editor

Needham Fri. May 21 2021

The Linden Street Botanical Garden Collection

Pink Rhododendron is in the Linden Street Botanical Garden, although this one is lavender.

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The Linden Street Botanical Garden Collection

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Needham Wed. May 19 2021

Public Safety an Issue? Get a Gun! You'll Feel a Whole Lot Safer!

"Why are people so afraid?" - Deb Tambeau, NHA public safety officer/resident coordinator

Ross M. Donald Editor

Public Safety an Issue? Get a Gun! You'll Feel a Whole Lot Safer!

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