Chestnut Street McDonald’s Reopens After Prolonged Closure
July 13, 2026 • A kitchen fire on June 23 forced the 340 Chestnut St. location to close for more than two weeks as staff...
Residents Cautioned to Reduce Risk of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
February 2 2026 • After carbon monoxide exposure in Needham sent two people to the hospital, the fire department and a local health expert discuss...
Fundraiser for Needham Family Exceeds $200,000
January 7, 2026 • A GoFundMe campaign created to support a Needham family following a destructive house fire that resulted in the death of a...
Needham History: The Revere-Adjacent Blake & Sons Bell
Not *quite* Revere, but oh-so-close! The Parker School on Charles River Street. The bell was purchased for the tower, and served as both a school...
Dry Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning
November 15, 2024 • We spoke with Chief Conroy from the Needham Fire Department about the high risk of wildfires. The long stretch of dry...
Needham History: The Kingsbury Block Fire
One of the last surviving structures from the early development of the downtown. The four-alarm fire at the Kingsbury Building, during the night of July...