Odd Lot Becomes Focal Point for Housing Initiative
October 31, 2024 • Needham Select Board members voted on a building proposal, which would include affordable units. The day after Town Meeting approved new...
Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick Announces Retirement
October 23, 2024 • Fitzpatrick, who has worked in Needham for over three decades, plans to step down from her role next summer. After nearly...
A More Complete Picture of School Absenteeism
October 18, 2024 • Members of the Needham School Committee share their concerns about certain subgroups of students having more unexcused absences at their meeting...
Tree Preservation Committee Taking Root
October 11, 2024 • Needham officials are working to form the Tree Preservation Planning Committee that would, in part, examine town regulations around trees and...
Residents Seek Answers at MBTA Communities Hearing
September 9, 2024 • The Planning Board gathered input on the two proposed zoning plans to be heard at Town Meeting, resulting in lingering questions...
Neighbors and Planning Board Share Concerns About Potential Subdivision
August 29, 2024 • An application to subdivide two parcels of land led neighbors to a Needham Planning Board Public Hearingthis week. They are concerned...