We are continuing our local election coverage today with a story on some of the newcomers seeking to join Town Meeting. And we have a look at how the candidates for Planning Board see the key issues.
Voting by mail has begun and early in-person voting at Town Hall started on April 4 and will continue through Friday, April 10 during regular Town Hall hours. More information is available on the Town website. Information is also available from the League of Women Voters of Needham.
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Planning Board candidates weigh in on issues
By Seth Bauer
The Planning Board race has two challengers, Gary Lesanto and Oscar Mertz, vying for the seat being vacated by Natasha Espada. Both candidates have been active in large house zoning [โฆ]

2026 Town Meeting will have many new faces
By Bob Baker
Approximately one third of the 240 Town Meeting seats are up for election this year.ย There are 105 candidates for 84 seats โ with 23 incumbents not seeking reelection โ fewer [โฆ]


