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New Possibility for an Old Site
Business & Economy Housing Planning Board Town Growth

New Possibility for an Old Site

April 16, 2026 • Property owner Bulfinch is looking to change course on its vision for the former Muzi Ford property. The company approached the...

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Stepping Up Shop for Business
Business & Economy Municipal Services Town Growth

Stepping Up Shop for Business

April 9, 2026 • In his own words, Needham's new Economic Development Director speaks about pulling together the pieces for the town's businesses. Growing new...

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Melissa Marchese
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Planning Board Candidates Diverge on Parking, Housing
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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...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Candles Out, Cookies In
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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...

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Cameron Morsberger
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The Book Shop of Needham Celebrates Grand Opening
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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...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Business & Economy Municipal Services

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...

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Ashley Julier
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