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Needham Post 14 Earns Big Win At Home

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Gerstel to Resign from Park and Rec

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Arlekin Players’ Latest Play Reflects Ongoing Conflicts

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Needham Rallies, Marches, Parties for Pride

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Boys Volleyball Falls Short Again In State Championship

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Town Wary of Development at Border

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Boys Volleyball Reaches Sixth Straight State Championship

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Graduating Seniors Advised to ‘Embrace the Discomfort,’ Remember Community

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Disability Advocates Call on Legislators to ‘Protect the Progress’

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Why Needham is Suing over Water Restrictions
Beyond Needham Public Works Town Boards Town Growth

Why Needham is Suing over Water Restrictions

July 17, 2025 • The town has joined other communities in suing the state over restrictions being placed on water usage. Here's why they think...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Water and Sewer Rates on the Rise
Climate & Sustainability Public Works Select Board

Water and Sewer Rates on the Rise

July 3, 2025 • While the conventional wisdom is that water conservancy is a good thing, the practice may end up costing more than expected....

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Needham Trending Up in Community Survey
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Needham Trending Up in Community Survey

August 19, 2024 • Results of a biannual survey by the National Research Center at Polco shared residents’ reactions to key metrics across town. While...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Survey Finds Needham Elders Concerned with Cost of Living, Transportation
Needham Public Health Select Board Town Boards

Survey Finds Needham Elders Concerned with Cost of Living, Transportation

November 17, 2023 • Access to transportation and high cost of living are major concerns for Needham’s elderly residents, according to data shared with the...

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Cameron Morsberger
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