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Needham Police: Emergency Calls, Mental Health Needs Rise
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Needham Police: Emergency Calls, Mental Health Needs Rise

April 16, 2025 • Needham’s police chief shared highlights from its 2024 report. The Needham Police Department fielded close to 44,000 service calls in 2022....

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Cameron Morsberger
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Needham Police Seek Accreditation
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Needham Police Seek Accreditation

December 13, 2024 • In pursuit of accountability, professionalism and modernized policies, the 47-person department hopes to achieve accreditation in the coming months. The Needham...

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Dry Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning
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Dry Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning

November 15, 2024 • We spoke with Chief Conroy from the Needham Fire Department about the high risk of wildfires. The long stretch of dry...

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Standing Up and Standing Out
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Standing Up and Standing Out

September 19, 2024 • The role of a crossing guard is often overlooked within a community. Not so for David Pinkham. The care and style...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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On Anniversary of 9/11, Needham Remembers
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On Anniversary of 9/11, Needham Remembers

September 11, 2024 • In remembrance of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, Needham residents came together to pay tribute to the victims of...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Police Warn Residents of Car Break-ins
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Police Warn Residents of Car Break-ins

August 28, 2024 • After another string of reported break-ins and property theft from parked vehicles, the Needham Police Department advises locals to take the...

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Cameron Morsberger
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