NPD’s 2025 Report on Crime
May 28, 2026 • The report reviewed mental health calls, drug overdoses, handcuffing, and other areas of focus the NPD have tracked for the past...
Navigating a Difficult Relationship
March 26, 2026 • The town is working with its public safety department to codify how it will deal with an unpredictable federal department. Earlier...
Residents Cautioned to Reduce Risk of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
February 2 2026 • After carbon monoxide exposure in Needham sent two people to the hospital, the fire department and a local health expert discuss...
Needham Police Share Department Guidance, Policies on ICE
January 28, 2026 • Needham Police officers have a “duty to intervene” in the event of excessive force, Chief John Schlittler told the Select Board...
Fundraiser for Needham Family Exceeds $200,000
January 7, 2026 • A GoFundMe campaign created to support a Needham family following a destructive house fire that resulted in the death of a...
Town Reacts to Teacher Arrests
July 10, 2025 • Needham is acting through its town departments and the Needham Public Schools to support students in the wake of three arrests...