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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. 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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Needham event

Wed Dec 6 7:00 pm

Planning Board to Hear Needham Housing Authority Linden/Chambers Redevelopment

Planning Board Chair Adam Block informs us he intends to focus on Zoning, the proposed development, and directly rela

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Planning Board to Hear Needham Housing Authority Linden/Chambers Redevelopment

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Needham Sat. Nov 25 2023

Linden/Chambers Tenant's Union Organizing Effort Breaks Down

The Resident Tenants of Community Housing at the Linden, Chambers, and High Rock have No Organization

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Linden/Chambers Tenant's Union Organizing Effort Breaks Down

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Needham event

Mon Nov 6 7:00 pm

Town-Financed Community Housing Oversight Committee (T-CHOC) Meets Monday

The T-CHOC meets, for the first time, on Monday night, to begin to consider "the advisability of future investment"

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Town-Financed Community Housing Oversight Committee (T-CHOC) Meets Monday

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Needham Wed. Oct 25 2023

Needham Housing Authority Will Meet Conservation Commission Over Wetlands and the Proposed Redevelopment of Linden/Chambers

Looking South at the train trestle that may link to the Rail Trail extension as it runs from High Rock Street and the Town Forest to Chestnut Street and the Junction

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Needham Housing Authority Will Meet Conservation Commission Over Wetlands and the Proposed Redevelopment of Linden/Chambers

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Needham event

Mon Oct 23 7:00 pm

Needham Housing Authority (NHA) hosts an Informational Meeting for Homeowners, Tenants, Town Meeting Members, voters, public officials, and neighbors regarding the Linden/Chambers proposed redevelopment.

The anticipation is the NHA consulting team of BA+ Architects (?) and the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) will

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Needham event

Thu Oct 19 7:30 pm

Needham Housing Authority Regular Monthly and State Annual Plan Meeting

The public is invited to attend in person or virtually through

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Needham Housing Authority Regular Monthly and State Annual Plan Meeting

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Needham Sun. Oct 15 2023

The Predevelopment of the Redevelopment Takes Linden/Chambers from Concept to Schematics

Residents of Public Housing at the Linden and Chambers Street apartments learn about the latest Housing Authority proposal for a Winter 2025 Redevelopment start date.

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The Predevelopment of the Redevelopment Takes Linden/Chambers from Concept to Schematics

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Needham Wed. Sep 27 2023

Rep. Garlick Delivers Support for Needham Residents of Public Housing

Rep. Garlick said, "Its helpful to know there's another way to meet the issues and concerns that we value."

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Rep. Garlick Delivers Support for Needham Residents of Public Housing

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