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...
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...
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...
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...
Black Plastic Ban a Go For Town Meeting
March 26, 2025 • In a 3-2 vote, the Select Board approved the inclusion of a proposed black plastic ban on this spring’s warrant, along...
School Literacy, Trees, Referendum Talk at Candidates Forum
March 26, 2025 • Ahead of the April 8 election, candidates shared their priorities and perspectives on the issues facing the town and their respective...