Gerstel to Resign from Park and Rec
June 17, 2026 • The commission, which met Monday night, appointed a new chair after Chris Gerstel indicated he plans to leave “effective immediately.” The...
Park and Rec Commission Chair Accused of Stealing Funds From Local Little League
June 5, 2026 • Chris Gerstel, who formerly served on the Needham Baseball & Softball board of directors, is charged with allegedly defrauding the Little...
NPD’s 2025 Report on Crime
May 28, 2026 • The report reviewed mental health calls, drug overdoses, handcuffing, and other areas of focus the NPD have tracked for the past...
Needham Police Share Department Guidance, Policies on ICE
January 28, 2026 • Needham Police officers have a “duty to intervene” in the event of excessive force, Chief John Schlittler told the Select Board...
Rausch, Needham Resident Push for Domestic Violence Legislation
October 29, 2025 • The bill, An Act addressing staged suicides, aims to strengthen law enforcement training and procedures around potential domestic violence deaths. It...
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....