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Town Wary of Development at Border
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Town Wary of Development at Border

June 11, 2026 • With a large-scale development proposed in Dedham near the Needham border, the Needham Select Board approved a letter at its Tuesday...

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Melissa Marchese
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New Tree Plantings to Provide Shade Along Neighborhood ‘Hotspots’
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New Tree Plantings to Provide Shade Along Neighborhood ‘Hotspots’

June 8, 2026 • Needham is welcoming 46 new trees, funded by a state grant awarded to the town last fall. The Town of Needham...

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Cameron Morsberger
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For Pansy Growers, ‘The Weather Dictates the Crop’
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For Pansy Growers, ‘The Weather Dictates the Crop’

April 6, 2026 • As the weather fluctuates and the climate changes, so too do the pansies. Ahead of Saturday’s Pansy Day, the annual fundraiser...

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Cameron Morsberger
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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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Needham, Wellesley Collaborate at Sustainability Summit
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Needham, Wellesley Collaborate at Sustainability Summit

October 9, 2025 • Local sustainability advocates gathered for a brainstorming session at Babson College Wednesday in an effort to foster creativity, connection and real-world...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Still Time to Go (and Save) Green
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Still Time to Go (and Save) Green

August 28, 2025 • Tax credits for switching to energy-efficient products will come to an end by the end of 2025. Tax incentives and rebate...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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