Needhamites Named ‘Commonwealth Heroines’ at State House Ceremony
June 27, 2025 • Frederica Lalonde and Stacie Shapiro earned recognition for their community impact at an annual celebration of Massachusetts women. On Thursday, 127...
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....
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....
Sen. Rausch to Face Franklin’s Dashe Videira in November
October 14, 2024 • In a contested race for state senate, Needham and 10 other communities will decide between a Democratic incumbent and her Republican...
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...