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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 History: Shading the New Republic
Climate & Sustainability Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: Shading the New Republic

Summer is drawn blinds in Louisiana, long winds in Wyoming, shade of elms and maples in New England. -- Archibald MacLeish, American poet (1892-1982) The...

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Redefining the “Perfect Lawn”
Climate & Sustainability Public Works

Redefining the “Perfect Lawn”

June 15, 2023 • Needham uses Integrated Pest Management to limit its use of pesticides, which means a healthier environment for residents. It is the...

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An Artist Building Buzz
Arts & Entertainment Climate & Sustainability

An Artist Building Buzz

June 8, 2023 • Artist and puppeteer, John Lechner, created a fun outdoor exhibit of larger-than-life bugs and will also put on a puppet performance....

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Learning to Live with Less Plastic
Climate & Sustainability Green Needham Schools

Learning to Live with Less Plastic

April 20, 2023 • Fourth graders at Sunita Williams Elementary School learn how to reduce their usage of single-use plastics . reported by Yuxiao Yuan...

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Ban on Plastic Bags Being Proposed this Spring
Business & Economy Climate & Sustainability Green Needham

Ban on Plastic Bags Being Proposed this Spring

March 9, 2023 • Some Needham residents would like town meeting members to vote for a by-law that would prohibit stores from providing single-use plastic...

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Fighting Anxiety with Action
Climate & Sustainability Community Organizations Health & Wellness Schools

Fighting Anxiety with Action

February 23, 2023 • The members of the Environmental Action Club at Needham High School work to implement changes to make the community more eco-friendly....

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