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Needham Library Welcomes Next Chapter for Teens

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Dermody Sworn in, Frail Continues as Chair

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‘Building Relationships,’ Creating Community in NHS Classroom

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New Possibility for an Old Site

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Rockets Go 0-2 Against Milton At Home

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Dowd, Dermody Elected to Select Board

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2026 April Town Election Review

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Stepping Up Shop for Business

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Honoring the Old, Celebrating the New at Asian Culture Night

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Residents Cautioned to Reduce Risk of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
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Residents Cautioned to Reduce Risk of Carbon Monoxide Exposure

February 2 2026 • After carbon monoxide exposure in Needham sent two people to the hospital, the fire department and a local health expert discuss...

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Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations
Health & Wellness Needham Public Health

Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations

December 8, 2025 • The town reports falling flu vaccine numbers. However, Needham still rise far above state averages. Just below 47% of Needham residents...

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Providing Care for the Caregiver
Health & Wellness Needham Community Council

Providing Care for the Caregiver

August 21, 2025 • Dementia caregivers are sometimes deemed “the second patient,” often putting their needs behind those of their loved one, but new local...

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Actor’s Advocacy Receives Standing Ovation
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Actor’s Advocacy Receives Standing Ovation

September 16, 2024 • Faced with a disease that threatens to take his voice, a former Needham resident continues to speak out and sing. Seth...

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Local Woman Seeks Life-Changing Donation
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Local Woman Seeks Life-Changing Donation

February 12, 2024 • A long-time Needham-based employee hopes to receive a kidney donation. Athina Athanasiadis has been through this before. At the height of...

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Cameron Morsberger
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