Residents Cautioned to Reduce Risk of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
February 2 2026 • After carbon monoxide exposure in Needham sent two people to the hospital, the fire department and a local health expert discuss...
Needham Police: Emergency Calls, Mental Health Needs Rise
April 16, 2025 • Needham’s police chief shared highlights from its 2024 report. The Needham Police Department fielded close to 44,000 service calls in 2022....
Feeling SAD?
December 2, 2024 • December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month, and a local expert spoke with Needham Local about the onset of the disorder,...
Board of Health Considers an End to Nicotine Sales
November 4, 2024 • Over the last few months, the Board of Health has discussed whether to institute a new approach to combating nicotine use...
Packing the Essentials for Kids in Need
September 16, 2024 • Needham’s Circle of Hope welcomed local volunteers to pack up donations for children experiencing homelessness. On a Tuesday afternoon off Highland...
As Heat Wave Looms, Officials Offer Insight, Resources
June 18, 2024 • Temperatures could reach close to 100 degrees in Needham and the surrounding area this week. Residents should minimize their time outdoors,...