Needham Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-08-13 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Zoning Board of Appeals will meet for their regular monthly session. The location of this meeting is the Charles River Room of the Public Services Administration Building at 500 Dedham Avenue. The Needham Channel will be covering this meeting live on their Municipal Channel and HD Channel. The session will also be available through the Town’s Zoom Meeting link, and streaming on demand the following day on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.

Dual Recovery Anonymous
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, 02492, United States
Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with a dual diagnosis.
Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness.
We are chemically dependent and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.

School Committee Meeting
2025-08-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Emery Grover School Administration Building, 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts, 02492
The Needham School Committee will hold a special afternoon meeting on August 20th at 1:30pm at the Emery Grover Administration Building. While LIVE coverage may not be available from this location, the Needham Channel will be recording this event for subsequent playback on its Education, Municipal and HD Channels. The meeting will also be available for streaming the following day on our Roku app and the Needham Channel website. Agendas are available typically online the Friday prior to the meeting.

Virtual Community Meeting on Pollard School
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join Needham Public Schools and the Town of Needham on Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 pm for a virtual community meeting by Zoom to discuss the vision for the Pollard Middle School Project. There will be time reserved for questions and answers.
As the Town begins planning a reimagined middle school facility, your voice as a community member is a vital part of the process. Join us at this important meeting as your perspective is essential as we shape the future of our schools and community.
Find more information about the Pollard Middle School Project in the Needham Public School’s Master Plan.
Click HERE for the Zoom Link of the August 21st event.

Author Talk: Launching Liberty with Doug Most
2025-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, 02492, United States
Needham Heights resident Doug Most will introduce and discuss his new non-fiction, World War II book, Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships that Took America to War. The Liberty ships are an untold piece of WWII his- tory. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Overdose Awareness Vigil
2025-08-28 18:30 - 19:10 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Needham’s 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil
6:30-7:10pm at the Memorial Park Gazebo
International Overdose Awareness Day is an opportunity to remember, without stigma, those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Needham’s observance will include speakers, a memorial flag display, and the distribution of informational materials to support community members of all ages. The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

School Committee Meeting
2025-09-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadmeadow School Performance Center, 120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, 02492
The Needham School Committee will hold a special session in coordination with the Needham Permenant Public Building Committee. The Needham Channel will be recording this event and airing it LIVE on the Needham Education Channel. It will subsequently play back on the Needham Channel Education, Municipal and HD Channels the following day. The meeting will also be available for streaming at www.needhamchannel.org and on the Needham Channel’s free Roku app. Agendas are available typically online the Friday prior to the meeting.

Needham Planning Board
2025-09-02 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Planning Board is meeting for their first regular session this month. Due to the simultaneous School Committee meeting, we will be providing live coverage on the Needham Municipal Channel and the town’s hybrid feed available through Zoom. Look for the Needham Channel to subsequently air and stream the meeting through the Municipal Channel, HD Channel, at needhamchannel.org, and through its free Roku App.

NHS Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Newton North
2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join us for all the action as the Needham Rockets Varsity Boys Soccer team takes on the Newton North Tigers in their first regular league game of the season. The Needham Channel will be providing coverage of this game. Check our Sports feed for details leading up to the game.
Upcoming Schedule (as of August 2025):
Wednesday, 9/3 at 4pm • vs. Newton North
Saturday, 9/6 at 12pm • at Bedford
Tuesday, 9/9 at 4pm • at Brookline
Thursday, 9/11 at 4pm • vs. Braintree
Sunday, 9/14 at 10am • vs. Lincoln-Sudbury
Tuesday, 9/16 at 4pm • at Walpole
Thursday, 9/18 at 4pm • vs. Milton
Monday, 9/22 at 4pm • vs. Oliver Ames High School
Saturday, 9/27 at 10am • at St. John’s Prep
Tuesday, 9/30 at 7pm • vs. Weymouth
Saturday, 10/4 at 6pm • at Newton South
Tuesday, 10/7 at 4pm • at Wellesley
Thursday, 10/9 at 6:30pm • at Natick
Tuesday, 10/14 at 4pm • vs. Framingham
Thursday, 10/16 at 4:30pm • at Milton
Tuesday, 10/21 at 4pm • at Weymouth
Thursday, 10/23 at 4pm • at Braintree
Monday, 10/27 at 6pm • vs. Walpole
The bold text indicates games that the Needham Channel is hoping to cover, weather-permitting.

NHS Field Hockey vs. Brookline
2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:30 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
One of the most underrated sports of the fall season is Field Hockey, but we have you covered! We’ll keep up with the Rockets as they make their way through their schedule. Check out our Sports feed for details on which games we’ll be at!
Upcoming Schedule (as of August 2025):
Thursday, 9/4 at 4pm • vs Brookline
Monday, 9/8 at 4pm • at Braintree
Wednesday, 9/10 at 4pm • vs. Walpole
Monday, 9/15 at 4:30pm • at Milton
Wednesday, 9/17 at 4pm • vs Weymouth
Friday, 9/19 at 4pm • vs. Lincoln-Sudbury
Monday, 9/22 at 4pm • at Foxborough High School
Thursday, 9/25 at 4pm • vs. Wellesley High School
Monday, 9/29 at 4pm • vs. Natick
Monday, 10/6 at 4pm • at Framingham
Wednesday, 10/8 at 5:30pm • vs. Milton
Friday, 10/10 at 4pm • vs. Westwood
Wednesday, 10/15 at 4pm • at Weymouth
Thursday, 10/16 at 4:30pm • at King Philip Regional High School
Monday, 10/20 at 6pm • vs. Braintree
Wednesday, 10/22 at 6:30pm • at Walpole
Games inbold are scheduled for coverage by the Needham Channel, weather permitting.

Hamlet
2025-09-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-11 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02492, United States
From yorickensemble.com:
Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a gripping tale of mystery, ambition, and the fragile line between reality and illusion. Set against the backdrop of a royal court shrouded in secrets, this timeless tragedy follows a young prince whose world is upended by a sudden loss and an unsettling discovery. As he navigates a maze of loyalty, betrayal, and inner turmoil, the boundaries between duty and desire begin to blur. With rich language, unforgettable characters, and an atmosphere thick with suspense, Hamlet invites audiences into a world where nothing is as it seems.
Performances:
Friday, Sept. 5
Saturday, Sept. 6
Thursday, Sept. 11
Friday, Sept. 12
Saturday, Sept. 13
Needham Town Common
1471 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
​
Free Admission | No Reservation Required
​
Curtain at 6:30PM, bring your own seating!

NHS Varsity Football vs. Milton
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
Football is back! Tune in as the Needham Rockets take to the gridiron to face off against Milton in the first regular game of the season. The Needham Channel will be providing coverage of this game. Check our Sports feed for details leading up to the game.
Upcoming Schedule (as of August 2025):
Friday, 9/5 at 7pm • at Milton High School
Friday, 9/12 at 6:30pm • vs. Natick High School
Friday, 9/19 at 6:30pm • vs. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Friday, 10/3 at 6:30pm • vs.Walpole High School
Thursday, 10/9 at 6pm • at Newton North High School
Friday, 10/17 at 6:30pm • vs. Braintree High School
Friday, 10/24 at 7pm • at Weymouth High School
Thursday, 10/30 at 6:30pm • vs. Framingham High School
Thursday, 11/27 10am • at Wellesley High School

NHS Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Brookline
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:30 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join us all season long as we bring you continuing coverage of the Needham High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team. The Needham Channel will be providing coverage of this game. Check our Sports feed for details leading up to the game.
Upcoming Schedule (as of August 2025):
Tuesday, 9/9 at 4pm • vs. Brookline
Thursday, 9/11 at 4pm • at Braintree
Tuesday, 9/16 at 4pm • vs. Walpole
Thursday, 9/18 at 4:30pm • at Milton
Saturday, 9/20 at 11am • vs. Westwood
Thursday, 9/25 at 4pm • at Brookline
Tuesday, 9/30 at 5:15pm • vs. Weymouth
Saturday, 10/4 at 4pm • at Newton South
Tuesday, 10/7 at 4pm • vs. Wellesley
Thursday, 10/9 at 4pm • vs. Natick
Tuesday, 10/14 at 4pm • at Framingham
Thursday, 10/16 at 4pm • vs. Milton
Saturday, 10/18 at 12pm • vs. Dover-Sherborn High School
Thursday, 10/23 at 4pm • vs. Braintree
Monday, 10/27 at 4pm • at Walpole
Wednesday, 10/29 at 4:30pm • vs. Concord-Carlisle High School
Games in bold text are slated for coverage by the Needham Channel, weather permitting.

Needham Select Board
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Select Board Chambers at Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham Select Board will gather at Town Hall for their regular session, held in the Select Board Chambers. The Needham Channel will be covering this meeting live on their HD Channel and on the Municipal Channel The Select Board session will also be available through the Town’s Zoom Meeting link, and streaming on the Needham Channel website and Roku app.

Needham History Center's Photography Exhibit
2025-09-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Needham History Center & Museum, 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Needham History Center & Museum is privileged to exhibit the work of four talented Needham photographers – Thomas Gaitley, Alison Borrelli, Gail Fischer, and Ilene Hoffman.
Join us on September 10th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at the Needham History Center, 1147 Central Avenue, for a reception to celebrate the opening of the show and meet the artists! The show is in the Schoolhouse, and refreshments will be served.
More information HERE

Sen. Becca Raush - 2025 Town Hall
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Needham Town Hall – Powers Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States

Pollard Middle School Project: Community Meeting
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Pollard School, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
There will be another community meeting about the Pollard Middle School Project on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30pm. Community members can attend either in person at Pollard Middle School (200 Harris Ave) or on Zoom.
Needham is currently studying options for renovating or replacing Pollard Middle School to fully meet the educational needs of our 1300+ middle school students. At this meeting a progress update on the project will be shared and along with the main themes of the questions and feedback that have been received from the community. Your perspective is essential as we shape the future of Needham’s schools.
Zoom link for 9/10 meeting
Future meeting dates, FAQs, project documents and much more can be found on the project website: tinyurl.com/NPSPollardProject

NHS Varsity Football vs. Natick
2025-09-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Memorial Park, Needham, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
The Needham Channel is your home for Needham Rockets Football. We will be making the rounds to cover each of the games on their regular season schedule, home or away. Check our Sports feed for details leading up to the game.
Upcoming Schedule (as of August 2025):
Friday, 9/12 at 6:30pm • vs. Natick High School
Friday, 9/19 at 6:30pm • vs. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Friday, 10/3 at 6:30pm • vs.Walpole High School
Thursday, 10/9 at 6pm • at Newton North High School
Friday, 10/17 at 6:30pm • vs. Braintree High School
Friday, 10/24 at 7pm • at Weymouth High School
Thursday, 10/30 at 6:30pm • vs. Framingham High School
Thursday, 11/27 10am • at Wellesley High School

All Roads Lead to Needham
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-21 | Virtual Event
The Needham History Center and Museum is proud to launch a new podcast, produced in collaboration with the Needham Channel. The Needham Local website features Gloria Greis’ Weekly Stories, from the Needham History Center and Museum’s Weekly Newsletter. The “All Roads” podcast revisits some of those stories and pairs them with thoughtful interviews that place the narrative in our modern context. Join Gloria as she tells some of her favorite tales from Needham’s past!
To listen to the podcast, follow the link above, or download it from your favorite podcast app.

Cacti and Succulents 101 - A Great Hobby For All
2025-09-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Needham Public Library Community Room, 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
On September 16 at 9:30am in the Community Room at the Needham Public Library, Laurence Magner and Carolyn Iacoviello will present a program called, Cacti and Succulents 101. They are officers of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts. They grow cactus and succulents inside their homes and outside in their gardens. They love helping people discover the many types of succulents.

NHS Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Walpole
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:30 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Join us all season long as we bring you continuing coverage of the Needham High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team. The Needham Channel will be providing coverage of this game. Check our Sports feed for details leading up to the game.
Upcoming Schedule (as of August 2025):
Tuesday, 9/16 at 4pm • vs. Walpole
Thursday, 9/18 at 4:30pm • at Milton
Saturday, 9/20 at 11am • vs. Westwood
Thursday, 9/25 at 4pm • at Brookline
Tuesday, 9/30 at 5:15pm • vs. Weymouth
Saturday, 10/4 at 4pm • at Newton South
Tuesday, 10/7 at 4pm • vs. Wellesley
Thursday, 10/9 at 4pm • vs. Natick
Tuesday, 10/14 at 4pm • at Framingham
Thursday, 10/16 at 4pm • vs. Milton
Saturday, 10/18 at 12pm • vs. Dover-Sherborn High School
Thursday, 10/23 at 4pm • vs. Braintree
Monday, 10/27 at 4pm • at Walpole
Wednesday, 10/29 at 4:30pm • vs. Concord-Carlisle High School
Games in bold text are slated for coverage by the Needham Channel, weather permitting.

School Committee Meeting
2025-09-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadmeadow School Performance Center, 120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, 02492
The Needham School Committee will hold meet for its regular session at the Broadmeadow School Performance Center. The Needham Channel will be recording this event and airing it LIVE on the Needham Education Channel and HD Channel. It will subsequently play back on the Needham Channel Education, Municipal and HD Channels the following day. The meeting will also be available for streaming at www.needhamchannel.org and on the Needham Channel’s free Roku app. Agendas are available typically online the Friday prior to the meeting.

NHS Field Hockey vs. Weymouth
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:30 | DeFazio Field, 380 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
One of the most underrated sports of the fall season is Field Hockey, but we have you covered! We’ll keep up with the Rockets as they make their way through their schedule. Check out our Sports feed for details on which games we’ll be at!
Upcoming Schedule (as of August 2025):
Wednesday, 9/17 at 4pm • vs Weymouth
Friday, 9/19 at 4pm • vs. Lincoln-Sudbury
Monday, 9/22 at 4pm • at Foxborough High School
Thursday, 9/25 at 4pm • vs. Wellesley High School
Monday, 9/29 at 4pm • vs. Natick
Monday, 10/6 at 4pm • at Framingham
Wednesday, 10/8 at 5:30pm • vs. Milton
Friday, 10/10 at 4pm • vs. Westwood
Wednesday, 10/15 at 4pm • at Weymouth
Thursday, 10/16 at 4:30pm • at King Philip Regional High School
Monday, 10/20 at 6pm • vs. Braintree
Wednesday, 10/22 at 6:30pm • at Walpole
Games inbold are scheduled for coverage by the Needham Channel, weather permitting.
