Needhamites Named ‘Commonwealth Heroines’ at State House Ceremony
June 27, 2025 • Frederica Lalonde and Stacie Shapiro earned recognition for their community impact at an annual celebration of Massachusetts women. On Thursday, 127...
‘Problem-Solver,’ Forward-Thinker: Needham Charts Fitzpatrick’s Impact
June 25, 2025 • On the eve of her retirement, Kate Fitzpatrick’s current and former colleagues share reflections on her storied career and effectiveness as...
Outgoing Town Manager Departs with Praise
June 25, 2025 • Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick will be honored with a Needham town holiday and a trust fund in her name. June 26...
‘It’s Like Breathing’: Local Religious Institutions Recognize, Honor LGBTQ Members
June 23, 2025 • During Pride Month, leaders in Needham’s religious community reflect on how they celebrate and advocate for LGBTQ people. Twenty-five years ago,...
Poems, Reflective Prose at Juneteenth Observance
June 19, 2025 • Needham residents recognized the day of hope and freedom at an intimate ceremony on the Town Common Thursday morning. One-hundred-sixty years...
School Committee Approves High School Attendance Policy
June 17, 2025 • After delaying their vote on the matter for further consideration, members passed the NHS handbook for next school year. Weeks of...