Needham History: Where’s the Chapel on Chapel Street?
Downtown used to look a little different. The Evangelical Congregational Chapel on Chapel Street, circa 1890. Where's the Chapel on Chapel Street? Chapel Street is...
How to Succeed in (Needham) Business — By Trying Really Hard
August 7, 2025 • Four Needham businesses earned recognition for their service, commitment to the community and “sparkle” during the Charles River Regional Chamber’s Needham...
Massachusetts Court Upholds Outdoor Water Restrictions During Droughts
August 4, 2025 • Massachusetts towns will need to follow statewide water restrictions during droughts, whether they agree with them or not. That’s the message...
What a Cell Phone Ban Might Mean for Needham Schools
August 4, 2025 • The MA Senate passed legislation that would restrict student cell phone use in the state’s public schools during the school day....
Community Profile: Anne Nydam
July 31, 2025 • The poet laureate position in Needham has been bringing art into the every day lives of residents, businesses and town boards....
Needham Physician, Advocate for the Blind Honored in Mural
August 1, 2025 • A Needham native born three centuries ago is the subject of the newest rotating mural by the Town Common. Needhamites have...