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....
Here’s What Needham Looks to Get From the FY26 Budget
July 3, 2025 • For the first time in more than a decade, state lawmakers filed their fiscal year budget on time, and state Sen....
Local Legislators React to Nuclear Disarmament Resolution
May 19, 2025 • After its passage at Town Meeting, a plea to disarm the country’s nuclear arsenal solicited support from Needham’s state and federal...
Tarsky Tackles Education in First Month
February 7, 2025 • Needham Local visited state Rep. Josh Tarsky, D-Needham, at the State House Wednesday to recap his 30-plus days on Beacon Hill...
Rausch, Tarsky Sworn in for New Term
January 6, 2025 • State Sen. Becca Rausch and Rep. Josh Tarsky, D-Needham, officially started their new terms in a ceremony on New Year’s Day....
Rausch Reports on Legislative Wins, Ongoing Efforts in District
September 10, 2024 • State Sen. Becca Rausch held a community town hall in Needham on Monday to discuss her recent budgetary achievements and policy...