Town Survey Strives for More Diverse Leadership
October 29, 2026 • A survey of town boards and committees yields greater engagement but demonstrates there is still work to be done in increasing...
Handbooks Passed, Absentee Policy Changes Not Present
May 21, 2026 • The School Committee approved updated handbooks that included guidelines around physical restraint and timeout policies, as newly recommended by the state,...
Honoring the Enslaved of Needham
March 23, 2026 • First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist held a ceremony to unveil a new memorial for the enslaved people in Needham known...
Addressing Absenteeism Through Policy
March 5, 2026 • The effectiveness of the credit system is being put to the test at Needham High School, with the hope of promoting...
Needhamites Named ‘Commonwealth Heroines’ at State House Ceremony
June 27, 2025 • Frederica Lalonde and Stacie Shapiro earned recognition for their community impact at an annual celebration of Massachusetts women. On Thursday, 127...
A More Complete Picture of School Absenteeism
October 18, 2024 • Members of the Needham School Committee share their concerns about certain subgroups of students having more unexcused absences at their meeting...