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Needham planning board conditionally clears high school tennis courts use after landscaping changes
Summary
The Town of Needham Planning Board voted Oct. 30 to allow the Needham High School to use its newly reconstructed tennis courts provided town engineering files a memo describing additional plantings, fence modifications and a completion schedule.
The Town of Needham Planning Board voted Oct. 30 to allow the Needham High School to begin using its newly reconstructed tennis courts, contingent on a memo from town engineering that details additional plantings, fence adjustments and a timeline for finishing work.
The board's action follows staff reports that the contractor installed different evergreen species than those shown on the approved landscape plan because the originally specified plants were not available. Tom (DPW project staff) told the board he and other town staff had contacted nearby residents and that most responses were positive, though one Webster Street homeowner remained opposed to additional plantings and another asked for higher fencing.
Board Chair Artie Crocker said he would accept a written memo from the engineer…
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