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Select Board to Tackle Appointments Backlog
October 14, 2026 • After revisiting its appointments process over the summer, the board still has several outstanding vacancies to fill. The Town of Needham operates on hundreds of volunteer […]
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Fin Com Narrowly Supports Pollard Project
October 12, 2026 • In a 5-4 vote at its Wednesday meeting, the Finance Committee recommended adoption of the Pollard Middle School construction funding, estimated at nearly $245 million. Members […]
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Deliberations Begin for Central Avenue Chabad
October 12, 2026 • Before they decide on the project itself, the Planning Board will contemplate the impact of state law on its future decision. The ambitious plan to develop […]
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Needham Schools Share Health Survey Findings
October 8, 2026 • The survey recorded student substance use, mental health, smartphone use, gambling and more behaviors. School officials presented the results from the 2025 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey […]
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Struggles Continue for Needham Football
October 9, 2026 • This is the second straight year the Rockets have started 0-5. Needham football fell to 0-5 on the season with a 38-7 loss to Milton, who […]
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