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Historians Seek Preservation for Joshua Lewis House
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Historians Seek Preservation for Joshua Lewis House

March 9, 2026 • The N.C. Wyeth Research Foundation and Reading Libraries, who owns the building, agreed to pursue protections to ensure the historic property...

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Cameron Morsberger
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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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Needham Students Build Classrooms, Foster Learning 2,000 Miles Away
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Needham Students Build Classrooms, Foster Learning 2,000 Miles Away

March 2, 2026 • A group of nine Needham High School students spent a week of their February break building classrooms and playgrounds in Guatemala,...

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Recovering from the Blizzard of ’26

February 26, 2026 • While the sun and above-freezing temperatures whittle away at the snow cover, the sizable winter storm has had a major impact...

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Ashley Julier
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Challenges Set for April Election
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Challenges Set for April Election

February 20, 2026 • The Select Board, Planning Board and School Committee are all contested races in this spring’s election. The race for Needham Select...

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Cameron Morsberger
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During Black History Month, Historians Encourage Us to Remember
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During Black History Month, Historians Encourage Us to Remember

February 9, 2026 • Two Massachusetts history scholars discuss slavery in Massachusetts and the challenges in both uncovering that history and addressing misunderstanding. When people...

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Cameron Morsberger
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