Needham History: Long and Winding Roads
What is the Oldest Road in Needham? The Barachiah Mason map of Needham, 1771. Each dot represnets a house and is labeled with the name...
Needham History: To the Departed Spirits
There's never a bad excuse for a party! The Colosseum Bridge, which ran from the shore of Sabrina Lake to the small Tripont Island. The...
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...
Needham History: Where’s the Chapel on Chapel Street?
Downtown used to look a little different. The Evangelical Congregational Chapel on Chapel Street, circa 1890. Where's the Chapel on Chapel Street? Chapel Street is...
Community Profile: Anne Nydam
July 31, 2025 • The poet laureate position in Needham has been bringing art into the every day lives of residents, businesses and town boards....
Local Youth Give Back, Learn More in Return
July 14, 2025 • A new group of student volunteers joined the Volunteers Around Needham to assist local organizations while earning community service hours. In...