Katie King Nominated for Town Manager
April 2, 2025 • The Select Board named the deputy town manager as Kate Fitzpatrick’s successor, pending successful negotiations. Needham’s next town manager will likely...
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...
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...
Connie Barr Ends Campaign for School Committee
March 24, 2025 • At the end of her sixth term on the committee, Barr announced Sunday she would no longer seek reelection. After 18...