Town Buildings & Department Locations

Public Services Administration Building

500 Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7550

Departments

• Building Department
• Building Design & Construction Department
• Planning & Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Housing
  • Planning Department
  • Zoning Board of Appeals
• Public Works Department
  • Administration Division
  • Building Maintenance Division
  • Engineering Division
  • Garage & Equipment Division
  • Highways Division
  • Parks & Forestry Division
  • Water & Sewer and Drain Division

Recycling and Transfer Station

1421 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7568

Hours: 
CLOSED ON SUNDAY & MONDAY
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rosemary Recreation Complex

178 Rosemary Street
Needham, MA 02492

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Public Health Division

(781) 455-7940

Park & Recreation Department

(781) 455-7930

Council on Aging

Center At the Heights

300 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7555

The Center at the Heights is temporarily closed through July 10, 2026 for renovations. Find more information in the project FAQs. 

Police Department

88 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492

Phone:  (781) 455-7570
Fax: (781) 444-3460
Emergencies:  911

Hours: Open 24 hours / 7 days week
PLEASE NOTE: The Fire & Police Departments are accessible 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A WEEK

Fire Department

88 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492

Phone:  (781) 455-7580
Fax:  (781) 444-2174

Administrative Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: The Fire & Police Departments are accessible 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A WEEK

Needham Free Public Library

1139 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7559
Hours

*Sunday hours at the library are 1-5 pm from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Sunday hours at the library are 1-6 pm for the remainder of the year.

Needham School Administration

1330 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400

Please call as the School Administration building is open by appointment only.