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Select Board proclaims May 18–24, 2025 Public Works Week in Needham
Summary
At the May 13 meeting the Select Board read and approved a proclamation recognizing public works staff for their role in maintaining town services; Public Works leaders described events planned for the week and recruitment needs.
The Needham Select Board on May 13 approved and signed a proclamation designating May 18–24, 2025 as Public Works Week in Needham, recognizing the department’s role in maintaining infrastructure and emergency response.
Public Works Director Karis Lustig and Assistant Director Shane Mark described the week’s activities and thanked town meeting voters for approving construction funds for an addition to the Cogswell Building that will improve conditions for DPW employees. Lustig said the American Public Works Association’s 2025 theme is “People, Purpose and Presence.” She highlighted a “Touch a Truck” family event at DeFazio (Saturday) and a week‑long food drive to support the Needham Community Center food bank.
Why it matters: The proclamation is ceremonial but underscores municipal recognition of essential maintenance, snow removal, water and roadway operations, and the town’s recent investment in DPW facilities.
Board action: A Select Board motion to approve and sign the 2025 Public Works Week proclamation was made and carried by voice vote. Board members thanked the DPW staff and noted recent hiring and recruitment needs; Karis Lustig said the department had hired more than 20 people in the previous year and encouraged residents to consider careers in public works.
