Loss, Remembrance at Memorial Day Ceremonies
May 25, 2026 • Attendees paid tribute to those “who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice” during quieter ceremonies before gathering at Memorial Park. Drizzling turned to...
Local WWII Veteran Celebrates Milestone Birthday
May 4, 2026 • Fred Larson, a Needham resident and veteran, received warm 101st birthday wishes at a party last month. As a young man,...
Veterans Honored with Wreaths in Needham Ceremony
December 15, 2025 • Needhamites paid tribute to fallen military service members with more than 1,000 wreaths as part of a nationwide initiative. On Saturday...
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...
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...
Needham Lays Wreaths for Fallen Veterans
December 16, 2024 • Nearly 700 veterans buried in Needham received a balsam wreath during a ceremony Saturday afternoon. About 1,500 veterans are laid to...