Here’s Who’s Running for Public Office
February 24, 2025 • Civic engagement is coursing through Needham ahead of the April 8 election. Dozens of Needham residents pulled papers to run for...
DPW Weathering the Winter
February 24, 2025 • Following the recent snowfall, Public Works staff recount how Needham addresses weather events and their aftermath. Needham received five inches of...
Proposed Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Prompts Landscaper Concern
February 17, 2025 • A citizen’s petition for May Town Meeting seeks to ban gas-powered leaf blowers from May 15 to September 30. Some landscapers...
Student Art Blossoms with Live Floral Designs
February 14, 2025 • Floral arrangements will complement a range of student artwork for the 2025 iteration of Art in Bloom, slated for the Needham...
‘Not the Time’ for Plastic Water Bottle Ban, Select Board Says
February 12, 2025 • Green Needham sought support for three initiatives to reduce plastics in town at the Select Board’s meeting Tuesday, including a plastic...
Needham Schools Ditch Single-Use Lunch Trays
February 10, 2025 • The school district has phased out its compostable cafeteria trays in favor of reusable stainless steel ones. Students at Needham Public...