Democrats Seek Garlick’s Successor
July 10, 2024 • For the local Democratic candidates vying for state office, this election was a matter of good timing. Rep. Denise Garlick, D-Needham,...
Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Passes MA Senate
June 21, 2024 • The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, will now move through the House of Representatives. A legislative effort to minimize...
Rausch Picks Brains (and Greens) on District Tour
June 12, 2024 • The Massachusetts legislator learned about staffing challenges and stormwater concerns at Volante Farms on Tuesday, June 11 before moderating a panel...
MA Senate Budgets for Plastics Alternative Program
May 24, 2024 • State Sen. Becca Rausch, who represents Needham, cosponsored a budgetary amendment wherein small businesses could receive grants to implement alternatives to...
Garlick Declares End of Era
February 13, 2024 • State Rep. Denise Garlick announced Monday she will not seek reelection. The Needham legislator, who began her political career as a...
Columbus No More: Select Board Renames Holiday to Indigenous People’s Day
December 6, 2023 • The second Monday in October will now be Indigenous People’s Day in Needham after the Select Board unanimously supported the change...