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Needham History: The Town Forest
Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: The Town Forest

The view... the peace and quiet... the model train! From the top of High Rock, looking east toward Needham Center, circa 1900. The Town Forest...

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Polly Attridge
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Inclusivity First at Needham Special Olympics
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Inclusivity First at Needham Special Olympics

September 22, 2025 • The Charles River Center welcomed athletes of varying abilities to participate in games at DeFazio Field. Between a youth baseball game...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Planning Board Cautiously Encourages New Development
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Planning Board Cautiously Encourages New Development

September 22, 2025 • While a new zoning bylaw appears custom-made to encourage the revitalization of 100-110 West Street, there are still some outstanding concerns...

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Marc Mandel
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Taking the Pulse on ‘Large House’ Action
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Taking the Pulse on ‘Large House’ Action

September 18, 2025 • At its third public forum, the Large House Review Study Committee rolled out three possible steps Town Meeting could take to...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Needham History: The Revere-Adjacent Blake & Sons Bell
Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: The Revere-Adjacent Blake & Sons Bell

Not *quite* Revere, but oh-so-close! The Parker School on Charles River Street. The bell was purchased for the tower, and served as both a school...

Gloria Greis, Needham History Center and Museum
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Rausch Talks Budget, Bills at Needham Town Hall
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Rausch Talks Budget, Bills at Needham Town Hall

September 12, 2025 • Currently serving her fourth term as state senator, the Needham Democrat discussed her legislative actions and the state dollars funding projects...

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Cameron Morsberger
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