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‘Yes’ on Pollard: Needham Voters Pass Tax Override

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Fall Playoff Preview

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November Election Puts Pollard, Ballot Questions up for Vote

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Town Survey Strives for More Diverse Leadership

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Needham, Wellesley to Join Forces Toward Green Future

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Highland Ave Mural Captures Local Symbols

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Football Falls to Framingham

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October Special Town Meeting Recap

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Town Survey Strives for More Diverse Leadership
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Town Survey Strives for More Diverse Leadership

October 29, 2026 • A survey of town boards and committees yields greater engagement but demonstrates there is still work to be done in increasing...

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October Special Town Meeting Recap
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October Special Town Meeting Recap

October 22, 2026 • The passage of several items on the Town Meeting warrant brings Needham a few steps closer to achieving long-term stated goals....

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Needham Schools Share Health Survey Findings
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Needham Schools Share Health Survey Findings

October 8, 2026 • The survey recorded student substance use, mental health, smartphone use, gambling and more behaviors. School officials presented the results from the...

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Pollard, Large Houses to Headline Town Meeting
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Pollard, Large Houses to Headline Town Meeting

October 5, 2026 • Many weighty and long-anticipated matters will be addressed by a Special Town Meeting to be held in two weeks, on Oct....

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Traveling Meals Revolving Fund Seeks Potential Refresh
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Traveling Meals Revolving Fund Seeks Potential Refresh

September 24, 2026 • The program, supporting community members who can otherwise not access grocery stores or prepare meals themselves, aims to expand its impact...

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School Athletics Confront Challenging Financial Future

September 21, 2026 • The Needham Public Schools' athletics program has been reliant on its revolving fund reserves to combat increased costs and sustain operations, but...

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