Planning Board Cautiously Encourages New Development
September 22, 2025 • While a new zoning bylaw appears custom-made to encourage the revitalization of 100-110 West Street, there are still some outstanding concerns...
Taking the Pulse on ‘Large House’ Action
September 18, 2025 • At its third public forum, the Large House Review Study Committee rolled out three possible steps Town Meeting could take to...
Plans for Pollard Proceed in Hopes of MSBA Support
September 4, 2025 • Even as seven possible configurations continue to be discussed within the town, Needham has submitted preliminary designs to the state in...
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...