New to Needham Local:
Katie King Nominated for Town Manager
April 2, 2025 • The Select Board named the deputy town manager as Kate Fitzpatrick’s successor, pending successful negotiations. Needham’s next town manager will likely be a familiar name — […]
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Despite Ending Campaign, Barr’s Name Remains
March 31, 2025 • The incumbent’s announcement to suspend her campaign poses some logistical complications. When longtime School Committee member Connie Barr announced she would end her reelection bid, she […]
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Town Takes Measured Approach to New Seal
March 28, 2025 • The Town Branding and Seal Committee met to discuss a preliminary seal redesign received from an outside illustrator, after they failed to reach a consensus on […]
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Boys Volleyball Sweeps Pair of Home Games to Start Season
March 28, 2025 • The Rockets knocked off St. John’s Prep and New Bedford. The spring sports season is here, and that means the Needham High School Boys Volleyball team […]
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Needham History: How Did Needham Get Its Name?
No one was named ‘Needham’ A detail from the Dedham Farmers’ Petition, showing the very first written use of our new town name. Note the smudgy and overwritten “Ne” – […]
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