Thank you!
Thank You.
To every candidate who stepped up, put their lives on hold, and ran for local office to represent their Needham neighbors – we offer our deepest thanks. Your courage and commitment to public service is truly commendable. We congratulate all the winning candidates on their well-run campaigns and victories. We look forward to working together as a town to make Needham the best town it can be.
To the 6,900+ citizens who came out in January to vote “no”, your voices made history. Thank you. While turnout was high in our recent election, nearly 4,600 less voters took to the polls on April 8 than on January 14, highlighting a challenge we must all face: staying engaged beyond one moment.
With the election in the rear-view mirror, we remain committed to fulfilling our promises:
- To keep residents informed;
- To bring transparency to local decisions; and
- To ensure our elected leaders listen to and thoughtfully consider viewpoints from all residents.
We will remain active and participate, especially as critical projects including Envision, 100 West/Carter Building, the Muzi site, and ongoing zoning changes move forward.
Let’s stay active. Let’s stay informed. Above all, let’s stay vigilant, Needham.
The future of our town depends on it.
Signed,
Barbara McDonald, on behalf of the many volunteers of Needham Residents for Thoughtful Zoning, a well balanced, diverse grassroots advocacy group representing all age groups, political perspectives, and neighborhoods across Needham