Metered Parking Undergoes a Small Change
September 3, 2026 • Modernizing the way people pay for parking has taken a long time to happen in the town center. This week, a...
French Press to Change Hands
August 24, 2026 • Jay Spencer, owner of the Needham Center cafe, announced he’ll be passing the torch to the business’s executive pastry chef. After...
Select Board Supports Four-Lane Envision Plan
May 27, 2026 • The vote enables the town to pursue design funding for the redesign project, which would require a Town Meeting vote either...
Select Board Holds Off Envision Vote
May 13, 2026 • A lengthy discussion on the priorities and urgency of the downtown redesign project culminated in a delayed vote on a recommended...
Candles Out, Cookies In
February 23, 2026 • Sky Candle plans to shutter after opening in the summer of 2024, while an independent cookie store celebrated its grand opening...
The Book Shop of Needham Celebrates Grand Opening
February 9, 2026 • Needham’s first bookstore in 19 years opened at 283 Chestnut St. on Saturday. Bookish residents, local bibliophiles and eager young readers...