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Needham board approves awnings and signage for upcoming bookshop at 283 Chestnut St.

Needham Design Review Board · November 4, 2025
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Summary

The Design Review Board approved awnings, associated gooseneck lighting and three awning signs for the Bookshop of Needham at 283 Chestnut Street and approved the awning/lighting package and signage as submitted pending the Building Department’s review of sign area and permit requirements.

The Needham Design Review Board on Nov. 3 approved proposed awnings, lighting and awning signage for the Bookshop of Needham, to occupy 283 Chestnut Street.

Applicant representatives presented plans for three canvas awnings — a large center awning carrying the shop name and two smaller side awnings carrying a logo — gooseneck lighting above the awnings, and replacement of…

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