Town Meeting Debates Tax Relief, Plastic Ban in Final Night
May 14, 2025 • Special Town Meeting commenced and concluded Monday night, but not without lengthy discussion and narrow votes. Town Meeting members passed seven...
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....
Partnering to Support Students, Build Prevention Programs
March 24, 2025 • Needham Public Schools and the town provide resources for students and families to discuss important topics that extend beyond the classroom....
Board of Health Considers an End to Nicotine Sales
November 4, 2024 • Over the last few months, the Board of Health has discussed whether to institute a new approach to combating nicotine use...
Breaking Stigma, Honoring Victims at Overdose Awareness Vigil
August 30, 2024 • For International Overdose Awareness Day, residents paid tribute to the lives lost to addiction and those who still struggle with drug...
Police Warn Residents of Car Break-ins
August 28, 2024 • After another string of reported break-ins and property theft from parked vehicles, the Needham Police Department advises locals to take the...