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Needham History: Giovanni Castano
Painting the things he loved, including Needham “From My Studio Window,” by Giovanni Castano. The painting shows the artist’s garden and the hills behind his Hunnewell Street home. Giovanni Castano […]
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Helping with the Holiday Blues
December 8, 2025 • The town employees and performers behind the blue tree lighting reflected on their role in the annual local tradition on Saturday. High over Town Common, mechanical […]
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Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations
December 8, 2025 • The town reports falling flu vaccine numbers. However, Needham still rise far above state averages. Just below 47% of Needham residents have received their flu shot […]
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Town Adopts Tax Rates for 2026
December 4, 2025 • The Select Board heard concerns from the Board of Assessors and businesses at its November Tax classification hearing. As the town prepared to dive deep into […]
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Needham History: The More You See, the More You See
And of course the papier-mache rock. A picture of a photo studio in our collections, labelled “Photo studio, probably Holmes Brothers.” The visible props will reappear (often) in the following […]
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