Jeff Dinneen: Certified ‘Good Person’
January 26, 2026 • The Needham resident, who founded Cans for Calcium to benefit the Needham Community Council’s food pantry, will accept this year’s Good...
‘The Anxiety is Real’: Food Needs Rise in Needham
October 27, 2025 • As the country braces for cuts to food assistance programs federally, local organizations are adapting to increased demand. At its twice...
Providing Care for the Caregiver
August 21, 2025 • Dementia caregivers are sometimes deemed “the second patient,” often putting their needs behind those of their loved one, but new local...
‘New Beginnings’ for Back-to-School
August 14, 2024 • With a new school year on the horizon, the Needham Community Council hopes to supply students with the materials they need...
New Arrivals Face Financial Hurdles in Needham
February 15, 2024 • This is part three of a multi-part Needham Local series on refugee resettlement and its face in Needham. Moving to Needham...
‘Everybody gets a holiday gift’ in Needham
December 15, 2023 • An innovative program through the Needham Community Council allows all residents to get in on the gift-giving. On the last day...