Planning Board Candidates Diverge on Parking, Housing
March 27, 2026 • Gary Lesanto and Oscar Mertz discussed their positions on town matters during a virtual debate on Wednesday. In the race for...
Challenges Set for April Election
February 20, 2026 • The Select Board, Planning Board and School Committee are all contested races in this spring’s election. The race for Needham Select...
MBTA Tracks Alter Demolition Plans
January 22, 2026 • As the property is prepared to build a new residential complex on the site, a logistical problem has brought the developers...
Planning for May
January 8, 2026 • It may just be January, but in their first session of 2026, the minds of the Needham Planning Board are already...
Developers Eager to Advance West Street Project
October 9, 2025 • After a warm reception by the Planning Board and demonstrating a willingness to work with neighbors to address concerns, developers are...
Planning Board Cautiously Encourages New Development
September 22, 2025 • While a new zoning bylaw appears custom-made to encourage the revitalization of 100-110 West Street, there are still some outstanding concerns...