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,...
Increased Visits Prompt Plans for BID Growth
May 31, 2024 • The radiology wing of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham plans to upgrade its equipment over the next few months, prompting...