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Park and Rec Commission Chair Accused of Stealing Funds From Local Little League

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Boys Volleyball Advances to Semis, Both Tennis Teams Advance to Elite Eight

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‘Developing the Next Generation’ of Civic-Minded Citizens

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Select Board Supports Four-Lane Envision Plan

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NPD’s 2025 Report on Crime

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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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No Quick Fix for Stormwater Problems
Climate & Sustainability Public Works Select Board

No Quick Fix for Stormwater Problems

August 21, 2025 • A study done on stormwater in Needham showed that mitigating flooding in town would be a difficult undertaking. As the Stormwater...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Meet Needham’s Conservation Specialist
Climate & Sustainability Public Works

Meet Needham’s Conservation Specialist

August 18, 2025 • Tim Puopolo joined the town staff a month ago after a stint as a ranger in Cambridge. When Tim Puopolo accepted...

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