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Needham History: A Tour of Downtown Needham in 1935

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June 11, 2025
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Back to the Finals Again as Needham Boys Volleyball Tops Natick

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Remembering a Needham Legacy During Race Amity Day

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Red Coats Return

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Local Legislators React to Nuclear Disarmament Resolution
Town Meeting

Local Legislators React to Nuclear Disarmament Resolution

May 19, 2025 By Sylvie Simmons • After its passage at Town Meeting, a plea to disarm the country’s nuclear arsenal solicited support from Needham’s...

TNC/Needham Local
May 19, 2025May 26, 2025
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Tarsky Tackles Education in First Month
Beyond Needham On Our Minds

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...

Cameron Morsberger
February 7, 2025March 3, 2025
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Rausch, Tarsky Sworn in for New Term
Beyond Needham Elections

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....

Cameron Morsberger
January 6, 2025January 6, 2025
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Rausch Reports on Legislative Wins, Ongoing Efforts in District
Beyond Needham On Our Minds

Rausch Reports on Legislative Wins, Ongoing Efforts in District

September 10, 2024 • State Sen. Becca Rausch held a community town hall in Needham on Monday to discuss her recent budgetary achievements and policy...

Cameron Morsberger
September 10, 2024March 3, 2025
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Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Passes MA Senate
Business & Economy Climate & Sustainability

Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Passes MA Senate

June 21, 2024 • The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, will now move through the House of Representatives. A legislative effort to minimize...

Cameron Morsberger
June 21, 2024July 1, 2024
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Legislative Review with Senator Becca Rausch
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Legislative Review with Senator Becca Rausch

Massachusetts lawmakers were able to strike deals on lots of issues before the August 1st formal legislative session deadline. With Governor Charlie Baker's signature earlier...

TNC/Needham Local
August 25, 2022February 17, 2023
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