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In today's newsletter:

  • How one vote could reshape the future of Needham's historic homes
  • Why did Needham pick a parking app you can't use anywhere else?
  • How Needham's proposed tree bylaw could change your next home project

Also on today's calendar: Let Your Yoga Dance with Margo Macfarlane and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Needham's second single-home historic district is on Special Town Meeting warrant (needhamobserver.com) — Needham Town Meeting members will soon decide whether 178 South St. becomes the town's second single-home local historic district, potentially protecting a landmark tied to N.C. Wyeth and Needham's pansy heritage. The article also details efforts to preserve other historic homes, demolition delays, and tensions with large-scale redevelopment, highlighting how these choices could reshape neighborhood character across town.
   

2. Needham's new parking app: Hot or Not? (needhamobserver.com) — Needham drivers now face a new HotSpot parking app that works only in town, prompting mixed reactions about fees, convenience, and the need to download yet another tool. Town officials explain why HotSpot won the bid, how it integrates with existing meters, and what data they're watching as they refine communication and plan for the next contract in 2027.
   

3. Tree preservation bylaw up for vote at Special Town Meeting (needhamobserver.com) — Needham Town Meeting members will soon vote on a tree preservation bylaw that would charge homeowners who remove mature trees in setback areas unless they replant or offset them. Supporters say it's needed to slow clear-cutting tied to teardowns, while critics worry about costs, town exemptions, and construction challenges, making this a significant decision for property owners and neighborhood tree canopy.
   

4. Girls Volleyball Defeats Newton North for First Time in Four Years (needhamlocal.org) — Needham High's girls volleyball team finally broke a four-year drought against Newton North, edging the Tigers in a dramatic five-set home match on Oct. 6. Led by standout performances from Daniela Hatziiliades, Ariana Tu, and captain Lilian Soulia, the Rockets improved to 8-2 and now turn their attention to another big test against top-ranked Brookline.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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