Needham History: Some Account of Parish Visits
Rev. West had his work cut out for him. A sketch of the First Parish Meeting House, by Timothy Newell Smith. Some Account of Pastoral...
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....
