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Beyond Needham Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Public Safety Select Board

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...

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Melissa Marchese
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Addressing Absenteeism Through Policy
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Schools

Addressing Absenteeism Through Policy

March 5, 2026 • The effectiveness of the credit system is being put to the test at Needham High School, with the hope of promoting...

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Melissa Marchese
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‘Breaking Bread,’ Celebrating Difference at Multicultural Festival
Community Organizations Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

‘Breaking Bread,’ Celebrating Difference at Multicultural Festival

October 21, 2024 • On Sunday, Needhamites didn’t have to travel far to explore China’s Forbidden City, try Korean Choco Pies, hear Native American music...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Unpacking Community at Suitcase Stories
Arts & Entertainment Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Unpacking Community at Suitcase Stories

June 24, 2024 • Immigrants and residents explored cultural identity, difference and struggle at Suitcase Stories, a live storytelling event focused on global migration. In...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Delighting in Diversity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Schools

Delighting in Diversity

May 2, 2024 • Each year, the Eliot Elementary School holds a Cultural Festival and Potluck Supper to celebrate the diversity of the families that...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Time is Up for Meter Policy
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Select Board

Time is Up for Meter Policy

March 14, 2024 • A new policy was put into place eliminating corporate and community "buy-outs" and decoration opportunities on the town's parking meters. This...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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