Needham History: Long and Winding Roads
What is the Oldest Road in Needham? The Barachiah Mason map of Needham, 1771. Each dot represnets a house and is labeled with the name...
Attempting to Stem the Flow
August 7, 2025 • The Stormwater Bylaw Working Group presented its plan to reduce flooding to town officials and residents, who shared their thoughts on...
Massachusetts Court Upholds Outdoor Water Restrictions During Droughts
August 4, 2025 • Massachusetts towns will need to follow statewide water restrictions during droughts, whether they agree with them or not. That’s the message...
LHR Committee Builds a Rapport
July 24, 2025 • As the town considers ways to reduce the impact of the "tear-down" trend, developers get a chance to voice their perspective...
Why Needham is Suing over Water Restrictions
July 17, 2025 • The town has joined other communities in suing the state over restrictions being placed on water usage. Here's why they think...
Pollard Auditorium, Flooding Emerge as Concerns at Listening Session
July 10, 2025 • The Needham Public Schools hosted two listening sessions concerning the future of Pollard Middle School with the goal of attracting community...
