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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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Softball Upset by Methuen in First Round

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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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Boys Lacrosse Cruises Past Newton South

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Making Friends, Understanding Issues Dominate Rep. Tarsky’s Freshman Term

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Loss, Remembrance at Memorial Day Ceremonies

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Needham Celebrates Arbor Day with New Saplings, Park Cleanup
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Needham Celebrates Arbor Day with New Saplings, Park Cleanup

April 28, 2025 • Town arborists and community partners took to Needham High School and Noyes Park to honor the holiday in a hands-on way....

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Select Board Mulls Black Plastic Ban
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Select Board Mulls Black Plastic Ban

March 12, 2025 • With Town Meeting approaching, the board discussed taking up two plastics reduction articles, one more controversial than the other. Representatives from...

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RTS Survey Ends Monday
Climate & Sustainability Public Works

RTS Survey Ends Monday

February 14, 2025 • From pick up to drop off, the town wants your input on how you use the Recycling and Transfer Station. Your...

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‘Not the Time’ for Plastic Water Bottle Ban, Select Board Says
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‘Not the Time’ for Plastic Water Bottle Ban, Select Board Says

February 12, 2025 • Green Needham sought support for three initiatives to reduce plastics in town at the Select Board’s meeting Tuesday, including a plastic...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Needham Schools Ditch Single-Use Lunch Trays
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Needham Schools Ditch Single-Use Lunch Trays

February 10, 2025 • The school district has phased out its compostable cafeteria trays in favor of reusable stainless steel ones. Students at Needham Public...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Dry Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning
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Dry Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning

November 15, 2024 • We spoke with Chief Conroy from the Needham Fire Department about the high risk of wildfires. The long stretch of dry...

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Ashley Julier
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