Needhamites Named ‘Commonwealth Heroines’ at State House Ceremony
June 27, 2025 • Frederica Lalonde and Stacie Shapiro earned recognition for their community impact at an annual celebration of Massachusetts women. On Thursday, 127...
Needham Prepares to Celebrate the 4th!
June 26, 2025 • The annual tradition continues this year, as the Needham Exchange Club puts the finishing touches on its plans for Independence Day....
‘It’s Like Breathing’: Local Religious Institutions Recognize, Honor LGBTQ Members
June 23, 2025 • During Pride Month, leaders in Needham’s religious community reflect on how they celebrate and advocate for LGBTQ people. Twenty-five years ago,...
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...
Poems, Reflective Prose at Juneteenth Observance
June 19, 2025 • Needham residents recognized the day of hope and freedom at an intimate ceremony on the Town Common Thursday morning. One-hundred-sixty years...
Needham History: A Picture is Worth…
How quickly it transformed our town. Reservoir Street (formerly part of the Circumferential Highway) looking north before Route 128 was built, circa 1953. The first...
