Needham Select Board

The Needham Select Board is the town’s elected executive board, made up of five residents who serve staggered three-year terms. Together with the Office of the Town Manager, it provides essential services to the community, guided by a vision of Needham as a safe and welcoming town where neighbors care, respect differences and contribute to the global community. Its regular meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

All Select Board meetings are open to the public, and each regular session begins with a period for public comment. Residents are encouraged, though not required, to contact the board’s office ahead of time so members can better respond to a topic. The board also sits within a wider network of town boards, commissions and committees staffed by resident volunteers, created under town bylaws or state law, with terms ranging from one to three years.

What to Know

• Emails sent to the Select Board are considered public records.
• Residents interested in serving on a town board or committee can submit a Committee Interest Form.
• A Notify Me feature sends automatic email alerts about meeting agendas and town news.
• An orientation guide explains how the board operates.