New to Needham Local:
Rosemary Lake Experiencing Algal Bloom
August 27, 2026 • Bright green algae in Rosemary Lake could be cyanobacteria, which can cause people and animals to get sick. Earlier this summer, the town was warned about […]
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State Pledges Funding for Pollard Project
August 27, 2026 • In an anticipated, but welcome move, the Massachusetts School Building Authority committed to a partial reimbursement of the expenses involved with the upcoming middle school project. […]
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BID Lays Foundation for Growth
When the Planning Board approved the plan for valet parking on Oak Street, the local hospital signaled that their plans for the property are potentially much larger. Oak Street is […]
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Needham Native Crafts Mindfulness into Ceramics
August 27, 2026 • Pottery with a Purpose, a wellness-focused business, moved late last year into its Needham studio, where it now hosts pottery workshops. Sam Hoff’s basement regularly heated […]
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French Press to Change Hands
August 24, 2026 • Jay Spencer, owner of the Needham Center cafe, announced he’ll be passing the torch to the business’s executive pastry chef. After 11 years at the helm […]
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