Petition Prompts Special Election
November 25, 2024 • A group of residents successfully gathered the required signatures to hold a referendum, where advocates hope to overturn the zoning articles...
Needham History: Louis Holman’s House
Others would come later. First, there was Needham. The Holman house at 20 Oakland Avenue, circa 1950. Windows on the right façade differ slightly from...
Tarsky Finishes First in State Rep. Race, Rausch Fends off Opponent
November 6, 2024 • Democrat Josh Tarsky will represent Needham in the State House, and state Sen. Becca Rausch secured her fourth term in office....
Odd Lot Becomes Focal Point for Housing Initiative
October 31, 2024 • Needham Select Board members voted on a building proposal, which would include affordable units. The day after Town Meeting approved new...
Town Meeting Opts to Go Big
October 23, 2024 • In their October session, the body approved the more ambitious of the two proposed zoning amendments despite calls for caution. But...
Zoning Secures Select Board Support
October 10, 2024 • The Planning Board came to the table with the final articles addressing the controversial MBTA Communities Law. They hoped to gain...