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Ross M. Donald

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Ross was writing even before he learned to read. People said his first novel was a mystery. Later, his writing -- a dessert of embarrassing mediocrity -- blossomed with the discover of the limerick, the haiku, pig latin, and the pun. Something happened, and then, something else. And here we are.

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 event

Thu Sep 19 5:00 pm

Needham Housing Authority Annual Plan and Regular Monthly Meeting

The Linden/Chambers Resident Association (L/CRA) request for recognition as a Local tenant Organization by the Ne

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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 Public Notices and Press Releases

The Linden Chambers Residents Association Board Holds its Annual By-Law Reading Today

Ross M. Donald posted an press release or public notice on Wed May 29, 2024 7:28 pm

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The Linden Chambers Residents Association Board Holds its Annual By-Law Reading Today

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 event

Wed May 15 4:00 pm

Local Tenants Organization (LTO) Candidates Meet Residents on Election Eve

Last chance to talk to the candidates! For tomorrow we vote: Thursday May 16, 2024 2am-4pm. A sample ballot

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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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