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Needham Bans Sale of Flavored Nicotine Pouches
Health & Wellness

Needham Bans Sale of Flavored Nicotine Pouches

August 18, 2025 • The Needham Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of flavored nicotine pouches in a vote on Aug. 8....

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Sunscreen Dispensers to Combat Summer Sunburn
Health & Wellness Needham Public Health

Sunscreen Dispensers to Combat Summer Sunburn

July 11, 2025 • The Needham Public Health Division re-installed free dispensers at three locations across town, with some changes. From her office at the...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Town Reacts to Teacher Arrests
Health & Wellness Needham Youth and Family Services Public Safety Schools

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...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Needham Packs 3 Millionth Meal for Haiti
Giving Back Health & Wellness

Needham Packs 3 Millionth Meal for Haiti

April 28, 2025 • A spring tradition encourages community service and represents a source of pride for St. Joseph Parish and the greater community. Of...

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Cameron Morsberger
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A ‘Celebration of Life’ for Needham Marathon Runners
Giving Back Health & Wellness

A ‘Celebration of Life’ for Needham Marathon Runners

April 18, 2025 • Ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon, locals extolled the joy and revelry the race brings. Needham runners aged 19 through 71...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Partnering to Support Students, Build Prevention Programs
Health & Wellness Schools

Partnering to Support Students, Build Prevention Programs

March 24, 2025 • Needham Public Schools and the town provide resources for students and families to discuss important topics that extend beyond the classroom....

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Cameron Morsberger
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