BID Lays Foundation for Growth
When the Planning Board approved the plan for valet parking on Oak Street, the local hospital signaled that their plans for the property are potentially...
Chestnut Street McDonald’s Reopens After Prolonged Closure
July 13, 2026 • A kitchen fire on June 23 forced the 340 Chestnut St. location to close for more than two weeks as staff...
The Book Shop of Needham Celebrates Grand Opening
February 9, 2026 • Needham’s first bookstore in 19 years opened at 283 Chestnut St. on Saturday. Bookish residents, local bibliophiles and eager young readers...
ZBA Deliberates Tight Fit on Chestnut Street
April 24, 2025 • On Thursday, April 17, the Needham Zoning Board of Appeals opened a hearing to consider an application to redevelop a property...
Getting Ready to Reset
January 16, 2025 • Recent events have provided Needham with more time to meet the guidelines set forth in the MBTA Communities Act. In the...
Water Main Break Impacts Chestnut Street
December 13, 2024 • A cracked water main led to street closures and area businesses closing for the day. Road and business closures resulted from...