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

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 Weather: Wednesday May 8

High: 61°

Low: 54°

Wind: 3 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 97%

Moderate rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Light rain shower in the morning, light drizzle during the afternoon, fog in the evening, clear overnight.

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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The Linden Letter Community POST...

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Local Tenants Organization (LTO) Candidates Meet Residents on Election Eve - Wed May 15 4:00 pm
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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. 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 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 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 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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Needham Thu. May 25 2023

At the 6 year anniversery, we learn more about the Linden Street murder trial

Turns out Tammi Galloway, when first accused, refused a plea bargain and, in the end, got life without parole.

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At the 6 year anniversery, we learn more about the Linden Street murder trial

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Needham Mon. Apr 24 2023

Linden/Chambers Redevelopment Meeting excludes Tenant Occupants

Needham Housing Authority Redevelopment Meeting with Resident Outside

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Linden/Chambers Redevelopment Meeting excludes Tenant Occupants

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Needham Mon. Apr 10 2023

The Linden Letter endorses Joshua Levy for Select Board and Rob Dangel for Planning Board

Vote Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

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The Linden Letter endorses Joshua Levy for Select Board and Rob Dangel for Planning Board

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Needham Fri. Apr 7 2023

Needham Housing Trashes Community Room in Retaliatory Clean-up

The Christmas party is over for tenants of public housing as the Lord throws everything out.

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Needham Housing Trashes Community Room in Retaliatory Clean-up

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Needham Tue. Mar 21 2023

NHA is meeting 1:00PM today Tuesday March 21, 2023 on CPC funding

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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.

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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

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