New Superintendent of Parks and Forestry Takes Root
September 23, 2026 • The town’s new superintendent of Parks and Forestry comes to Needham via Brockton. Tim Carpenter’s career in “the green industry,” as...
Graduating Seniors Advised to ‘Embrace the Discomfort,’ Remember Community
June 9, 2026 • At Needham High School’s 160th commencement Monday evening, more than 400 departing seniors received diplomas and heard messages from classmates and...
Field Maintenance at Local Diamonds Poses Costly Challenge
April 27, 2026 • Months of advocacy from Needham Baseball and Softball culminated in $40,000 toward maintenance. But the allocation doesn’t seem to be a...
Needham Recognizes HEROes in Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2025 • This Veterans Day in Needham came with sub-optimal weather. But near-freezing temperatures and chilling wind gusts did not deter a large...
Football Media Day Spotlights Local Teams, ‘Elevates’ Player Profiles
August 14, 2025 • On Wednesday afternoon, dozens of jersey-clad high school athletes spilled onto Memorial Field. Their sights were set on the Friday night...
Honoring Needhamites and Their Sacrifice
August 8, 2025 • Needham residents recognized Purple Heart Day on Thursday with a ceremony acknowledging the town’s own awardees. Standing around Memorial Park, among...