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League of Women Voters^®
of Needham

News and Announcements about the Needham League of Women Voters

Fall Forum 2009. Annual Meeting. Climate Change. Town Finances. NHS Scholarship. Youth Voting. Organic Lawncare.

Fall Forum 2009 Envisioning a Sustainable Needham

On October 19, 2009 Award-winning architect and urban planner Paul Lukez inspired us with ideas and examples of how suburbs can thrive in the 21st Century. An accompanying environmental fair with town planners and community groups displayed exciting plans for Needham, including bike paths, nature trails, and "smart growth" in Needham center.
For a copy of the event flier, click here.
For more specifics about the event, click here.

League of Women Voters Annual Meeting

The League of Women Voters of Needham held its 2008 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 4 at the Needham Library Community room.
The guest speaker this year was Jerome Grossman, who spoke on the timely topic: "The Presidential Primary Process: Is It Working?" Jerome Grossman is life-long political activist, author and commentator.

Climate Change

Read a newspaper article about the LWV-Needham 2007 Fall Forum which focused on Global Warming.
In Needham buildable open space is rapidly disappearing. What can each of us do to keep our Town as green and livable as possible? We can plant street trees and take care of the trees already growing in our yards. Here are some of the benefits we derive from the trees growing around our homes. Keep Needham Green with Trees

Town Finances

View a newspaper cartoon about the LWV-Needham and Understanding Town Finances .

Needham High School Scholarship

LWVN's 2008 scholarship to a Needham High School Graduating Senior.
LWVN's 2007 scholarship to a Needham High School Graduating Senior.

Youth Voting

Read a Needham Hometown Weekly article about how the League is helping to facilitate youth voting.

Organic Lawncare

Click here for a link to a pamphlet about pesticide use on your lawn.
The Water Resources Committee has worked with the Needham Board of Health on promoting the importance of organic lawncare. Read more about organic lawncare.
For more information, contact the Needham Board of Health (BOH@town.needham.ma.us or call: 781-455-7523: FAX: 781-455-0892) or check these websites:

http://www.EnvironmentalLeague.org - "Pesticides Update" to "Poisoning Ourselves: ..."
http://www.greendecade.org - "Committees" to "Committee for Alternatives to Pesticides"
http://www.ci.wellesley.ma.us - "Town Depts." to "Nat. Resources Comm." to "Pesticide Awareness Campaign"

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