Needham Shows MCAS Improvement, Rivals Pre-pandemic Scores
October 1, 2025 • The MCAS scores, published Monday, reveal Needham Public Schools students are making strides. While scores across the state continue to fall...
Plans for Pollard Proceed in Hopes of MSBA Support
September 4, 2025 • Even as seven possible configurations continue to be discussed within the town, Needham has submitted preliminary designs to the state in...
No Quick Fix for Stormwater Problems
August 21, 2025 • A study done on stormwater in Needham showed that mitigating flooding in town would be a difficult undertaking. As the Stormwater...
Library’s Teen Space to Undergo a ‘Renaissance’
August 25, 2025 • With construction slated to start next week, the library director and teen librarian spoke about transformative changes coming to the space....
Roadway Construction Slated for Heights Neighborhood
August 18, 2025 • As Needham Public Works considers changes to a residential intersection — namely to reduce speeding and improve snow plow accessibility, officials...
Meet Needham’s Conservation Specialist
August 18, 2025 • Tim Puopolo joined the town staff a month ago after a stint as a ranger in Cambridge. When Tim Puopolo accepted...