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Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Needham Experts Weigh in
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Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Needham Experts Weigh in

July 17, 2026 • Local medical and public health experts shared information on the causes and signs of the illness and preventative measures residents can...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Health & Wellness Needham Parks and Recreation On Our Minds

Water Safety is Cool at the Pool

July 2, 2026 • As the weather heats up, Needham's Park and Recreation director discussed water safety for swimmers this summer. Summertime means hotter weather,...

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Melissa Marchese
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Schools Adopt Emotional Support Animal Policy
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Schools Adopt Emotional Support Animal Policy

March 19, 2026 • The School Committee approved a revised “puppy policy” that now allows for emotional support dogs under specific circumstances. The Needham Public...

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Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations
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Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations

December 8, 2025 • The town reports falling flu vaccine numbers. However, Needham still rise far above state averages. Just below 47% of Needham residents...

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Alcohol Regulations Under Review
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Alcohol Regulations Under Review

November 6, 2025 • Modifications to the town's regulations may measure the importance of messaging against the transparency of practice. In order to more closely...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Needham Company Earns FDA Approval for Rare Disease Treatment
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Needham Company Earns FDA Approval for Rare Disease Treatment

October 13, 2025 • After more than 10 years of work developing the drug, Stealth BioTherapeutics looks to bring Forzinity to Barth syndrome patients. In...

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Cameron Morsberger
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