Needham History: The Accidental Artist
He probably thought of himself as a builder, or a shopkeeper. A view of the Robert Fuller House (1707), at the corner of Forest Street...
Graduating Seniors Reflect, Impart Words of Wisdom
May 26, 2025 • As high school graduations approach, Needham Local checks in with the Class of 2025. This Sunday, 415 graduating Needham High School...
Needham History: Louis Holman’s House
Others would come later. First, there was Needham. The Holman house at 20 Oakland Avenue, circa 1950. Windows on the right façade differ slightly from...
A ‘People-first Design’ for Great Plain Avenue
March 15, 2024 • A fourth and final engineering firm presented its preliminary conceptual plans for the Great Plain Avenue redesign project to the Select...
A New Day for GPA?
March 1, 2024 • Great Plain Avenue is one of the most prominent roads in downtown Needham. The Select Board is now looking for a...
A Historic District for One?
October 26, 2023 • It seems like a lot of effort to go through for one home. However, the Town is hoping this is the...
