Helping with the Holiday Blues
December 8, 2025 • The town employees and performers behind the blue tree lighting reflected on their role in the annual local tradition on Saturday....
Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations
December 8, 2025 • The town reports falling flu vaccine numbers. However, Needham still rise far above state averages. Just below 47% of Needham residents...
Town Adopts Tax Rates for 2026
December 4, 2025 • The Select Board heard concerns from the Board of Assessors and businesses at its November Tax classification hearing. As the town...
Needham History: The More You See, the More You See
And of course the papier-mache rock. A picture of a photo studio in our collections, labelled "Photo studio, probably Holmes Brothers." The visible props will...
Thumbs Up for the Dump
December 1, 2025 • In a survey conducted earlier this year, residents reported feeling satisfied with the Recycling and Transfer Station, though some identified a...
Wellesley Snaps Needham’s Thanksgiving Game Win Streak
November 27, 2025 • Needham and Wellesley faced off in the 138th edition of their Turkey Day rivalry. A tradition that dates back to 1882,...