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Needham conservation staff to send violation notice over basketball court built in wetland buffer

Needham Conservation Commission · November 14, 2025
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Conservation staff found an unpermitted concrete basketball court of roughly 616 sq ft in the 25-foot no-disturb buffer at 46 Pleasant Street. Commissioners agreed to send a notice of violation and invite the owner to the Dec. 4 meeting; several members said removal is likely required.

The Needham Conservation Commission agreed Nov. 13 to initiate enforcement after staff found a roughly 616-square-foot concrete basketball court located within the 25-foot no-disturb buffer at 46 Pleasant Street.

Staff described historical aerial images and town GIS records showing the court appeared after prior site…

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