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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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Pollard Passes, Override Vote to Appear on Ballot

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October Special Town Meeting Recap

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Tree ByLaw Leaves Room for Negotiation

September 10, 2026 • Town Meeting may be asked to adopt a new bylaw aimed at preserving trees alongside property rights. Proponents hope that the...

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Metered Parking Undergoes a Small Change
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Metered Parking Undergoes a Small Change

September 3, 2026 • Modernizing the way people pay for parking has taken a long time to happen in the town center. This week, a...

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State Pledges Funding for Pollard Project
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State Pledges Funding for Pollard Project

August 27, 2026 • In an anticipated but welcome move, the Massachusetts School Building Authority committed to a partial reimbursement of the expenses involved with...

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And the Results Are In…
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And the Results Are In…

August 20, 2026 • The Town of Needham has participated in the National Community Survey every two years since 2008. During the Select Board meeting...

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Future Garden Street Complex Still in Development

August 13, 2026 • Hoping to garner support for a streamlined process, developers returned to the Select Board to update them on their plans for...

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Planning Board Proposing Small Changes for Large Houses

August 6, 2026 • Modifying town bylaws to moderate perceived overdevelopment may be too big to accomplish all at one time. So the Planning Board...

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