Needham History: Needham’s Naturalist
Still climbing trees at the age of 67 "Lapland Longspur," a detail from Timothy Otis Fuller's 1912 journal. The 1912 journal is by far the...
New Tree Committee Taking Root
November 7, 2024 • After previous attempts stalled, the town is renewing efforts to preserve its shade trees. It is an issue with a simple...
A Guiding Hand (with a Green Thumb)
October 31, 2024 • With winter's approach, many homeowners are keeping a close eye on their heating systems. An organization in the community may be...
Neighbors and Planning Board Share Concerns About Potential Subdivision
August 29, 2024 • An application to subdivide two parcels of land led neighbors to a Needham Planning Board Public Hearingthis week. They are concerned...
Tree Hearing Not So Clean Cut
August 16, 2024 • A normally routine public shade tree removal hearing blossomed into a full-blown discussion about the changing nature of the town at...
Roadwork Ahead: Summer 2024
May 30, 2024 • As summer approaches, two big road projects are ahead for the Needham DPW, which may get traffic moving a little bit...