Needham History: Echo Bridge
A rare view by a famous photographer. The JW Black stereo view of Echo Bridge under construction, showing the timber-framed arch supports and the huge...
Needham Says ‘No’ to Zoning Plan
January 15, 2025 • Residents overturned the zoning passed at October’s Town Meeting on Tuesday. The town will need to convene a Town Meeting to...
A Referendum Rundown
January 13, 2025 • Needham’s special election on Tuesday will determine whether the town will preserve the zoning adopted at October’s Town Meeting or do...
Schools Look to Tighten Budget
January 9, 2025 • Ahead of a public hearing on the FY 26 budget planned for Jan. 14, the Needham Public Schools are looking to...
Needham Schools Confront Controversial Literacy Program
January 13, 2025 • Needham Public Schools currently use a literacy curriculum that has been heavily criticized. School officials say the program and its revised...
‘Large House’ Committee Narrows Focus
January 9, 2025 • In their first few meetings, members of the Large House Review Study Committee debated what issues to focus on. This not...