Planning Board Candidates Diverge on Parking, Housing
March 27, 2026 • Gary Lesanto and Oscar Mertz discussed their positions on town matters during a virtual debate on Wednesday. In the race for...
Candles Out, Cookies In
February 23, 2026 • Sky Candle plans to shutter after opening in the summer of 2024, while an independent cookie store celebrated its grand opening...
The Book Shop of Needham Celebrates Grand Opening
February 9, 2026 • Needham’s first bookstore in 19 years opened at 283 Chestnut St. on Saturday. Bookish residents, local bibliophiles and eager young readers...
Survey on Town Center Faces Continued Resistance
February 5, 2026 • The town is seeking community feedback on three options for the Envision Needham Center project. On Feb. 4, the Envision Needham...
MBTA Tracks Alter Demolition Plans
January 22, 2026 • As the property is prepared to build a new residential complex on the site, a logistical problem has brought the developers...
No Place for Placer in Needham
January 16, 2026 • The town opted not to renew its subscription to an AI platform that analyzed people’s movements through Needham, indicating when, where...