What a Cell Phone Ban Might Mean for Needham Schools
August 4, 2025 • The MA Senate passed legislation that would restrict student cell phone use in the state’s public schools during the school day....
Town Moves to Address ADU Changes
February 14, 2025 • As Massachusetts makes changes to the laws regulating Accessory Dwelling Units, local towns are left to align their own bylaws, including...
Tarsky Tackles Education in First Month
February 7, 2025 • Needham Local visited state Rep. Josh Tarsky, D-Needham, at the State House Wednesday to recap his 30-plus days on Beacon Hill...
Rausch, Tarsky Sworn in for New Term
January 6, 2025 • State Sen. Becca Rausch and Rep. Josh Tarsky, D-Needham, officially started their new terms in a ceremony on New Year’s Day....
Tarsky Finishes First in State Rep. Race, Rausch Fends off Opponent
November 6, 2024 • Democrat Josh Tarsky will represent Needham in the State House, and state Sen. Becca Rausch secured her fourth term in office....
Sen. Rausch to Face Franklin’s Dashe Videira in November
October 14, 2024 • In a contested race for state senate, Needham and 10 other communities will decide between a Democratic incumbent and her Republican...