Disability Advocates Call on Legislators to ‘Protect the Progress’
June 8, 2026 • A panel of local lawmakers heard from the disability community and offered feedback on efforts to alleviate their concerns Friday morning...
Making Friends, Understanding Issues Dominate Rep. Tarsky’s Freshman Term
May 29, 2026 • The Needham Democrat held a town hall in Needham Thursday to share legislative achievements and updates from his office. The last...
Anti-ICE Protestors Demonstrate in Needham Center
February 2, 2026 • Needham joined communities across the country in protesting against the Trump administration’s immigration actions. Needham protestors gathered around the Town Common...
Rausch, Needham Resident Push for Domestic Violence Legislation
October 29, 2025 • The bill, An Act addressing staged suicides, aims to strengthen law enforcement training and procedures around potential domestic violence deaths. It...
Rausch Talks Budget, Bills at Needham Town Hall
September 12, 2025 • Currently serving her fourth term as state senator, the Needham Democrat discussed her legislative actions and the state dollars funding projects...
What a Cell Phone Ban Might Mean for Needham Schools
August 4, 2025 • The MA Senate passed legislation that would restrict student cell phone use in the state’s public schools during the school day....