Navigating a Difficult Relationship
March 26, 2026 • The town is working with its public safety department to codify how it will deal with an unpredictable federal department. Earlier...
Schools Adopt Emotional Support Animal Policy
March 19, 2026 • The School Committee approved a revised “puppy policy” that now allows for emotional support dogs under specific circumstances. The Needham Public...
Anti-ICE Protestors Demonstrate in Needham Center
February 2, 2026 • Needham joined communities across the country in protesting against the Trump administration’s immigration actions. Needham protestors gathered around the Town Common...
Needham Police Share Department Guidance, Policies on ICE
January 28, 2026 • Needham Police officers have a “duty to intervene” in the event of excessive force, Chief John Schlittler told the Select Board...
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...
After Restaurant’s Third Alcohol Violation, Town Considers Policy Revamp
July 23, 2025 • The popular Irish-American pub appeared before the Select Board after a bartender served a minor alcohol during a police compliance check...