Despite Ending Campaign, Barr’s Name Remains
March 31, 2025 • The incumbent’s announcement to suspend her campaign poses some logistical complications. When longtime School Committee member Connie Barr announced she would...
Connie Barr Ends Campaign for School Committee
March 24, 2025 • At the end of her sixth term on the committee, Barr announced Sunday she would no longer seek reelection. After 18...
Surveys Indicate Parent-Student Disconnect on Cell Phones
March 19, 2025 • Following research and feedback from the school community, administrators suggested how different grade levels could manage phone use in their schools....
A Crowded Race for Needham School Committee
March 17, 2025 • In a highly contested race for School Committee, three incumbents will defend their seats against three challengers vying to join the...
Budget Restraints Impact School Staffing
January 31, 2025 • Needham Public Schools prepare to reduce staff to compensate for an anticipated $2.25 million budget shortfall. After wrestling with the numbers...
School Dept Wrestles with Incomplete Budget Picture
January 16, 2025 • After hearing from the Needham Town Manager, and facing hard decisions on next year’s budget, the Needham School Committee will postpone...