Meet Needham’s Conservation Specialist
August 18, 2025 • Tim Puopolo joined the town staff a month ago after a stint as a ranger in Cambridge. When Tim Puopolo accepted...
Needham Awarded State Grant to Tackle Flooding, Stormwater Maintenance
May 27, 2025 • Nearly two years after a major flooding incident hit Needham, the town is taking steps toward strengthening its flood mitigation and...
Dry Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning
November 15, 2024 • We spoke with Chief Conroy from the Needham Fire Department about the high risk of wildfires. The long stretch of dry...
Close Encounters of the Avian Kind
September 9, 2024 • A Needham family came face-to-face with a hawk in their front yard when it swooped down in front of their 2-year-old...
Library to Operate Without AC Through Week
June 21, 2024 • After a week of high temperatures, the library — a designated local cooling center — will go without air conditioning for...
‘Devoted Educator, Admired Scientist’ Honored at Local Ceremony
May 13, 2024 • Thomas Eastman, a former science director for the Needham Public Schools, lives on through the local conservation area bearing his name....