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...
Massachusetts Court Upholds Outdoor Water Restrictions During Droughts
August 4, 2025 • Massachusetts towns will need to follow statewide water restrictions during droughts, whether they agree with them or not. That’s the message...
Envision Considers Rebrand Following Public Opposition
July 21, 2025 • “It’s a dirty word in some circles in this town,” a committee member said. Much like the Neighborhood Housing Plan created...
Why Needham is Suing over Water Restrictions
July 17, 2025 • The town has joined other communities in suing the state over restrictions being placed on water usage. Here's why they think...
Water and Sewer Rates on the Rise
July 3, 2025 • While the conventional wisdom is that water conservancy is a good thing, the practice may end up costing more than expected....
Weighing the Costs of Improving Highland Ave
June 19, 2025 • Considered the backbone of the town, Highland Avenue is considered to be in need of work to improve traffic, safety and...