Challenges Set for April Election
February 20, 2026 • The Select Board, Planning Board and School Committee are all contested races in this spring’s election. The race for Needham Select...
Temporary Train Horn Relief Set for Vote
February 11, 2026 • The Select Board held a public hearing on a seasonal crossing closure proposed at the Needham Golf Club. They will take...
School Administrators Announce New Literacy Program
February 9, 2026 • After three years of deliberation, a decision was made the last week of January, finalizing the elementary level literacy curriculum. The...
Needham Police Share Department Guidance, Policies on ICE
January 28, 2026 • Needham Police officers have a “duty to intervene” in the event of excessive force, Chief John Schlittler told the Select Board...
No Place for Placer in Needham
January 16, 2026 • The town opted not to renew its subscription to an AI platform that analyzed people’s movements through Needham, indicating when, where...
Schools Face Challenges in Town Budget
January 8, 2026 • Needham Town Manager Katie King explained why the budget for FY27 will face challenges. As the Needham School Department works its...