Thumbs Up for the Dump
December 1, 2025 • In a survey conducted earlier this year, residents reported feeling satisfied with the Recycling and Transfer Station, though some identified a...
Roadway Construction Slated for Heights Neighborhood
August 18, 2025 • As Needham Public Works considers changes to a residential intersection — namely to reduce speeding and improve snow plow accessibility, officials...
Massachusetts Court Upholds Outdoor Water Restrictions During Droughts
August 4, 2025 • Massachusetts towns will need to follow statewide water restrictions during droughts, whether they agree with them or not. That’s the message...
Why Needham is Suing over Water Restrictions
July 17, 2025 • The town has joined other communities in suing the state over restrictions being placed on water usage. Here's why they think...
Water and Sewer Rates on the Rise
July 3, 2025 • While the conventional wisdom is that water conservancy is a good thing, the practice may end up costing more than expected....
‘Problem-Solver,’ Forward-Thinker: Needham Charts Fitzpatrick’s Impact
June 25, 2025 • On the eve of her retirement, Kate Fitzpatrick’s current and former colleagues share reflections on her storied career and effectiveness as...