Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Needham Experts Weigh in
July 17, 2026 • Local medical and public health experts shared information on the causes and signs of the illness and preventative measures residents can...
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...
Local Public Health Officials Report Fewer Flu Vaccinations
December 8, 2025 • The town reports falling flu vaccine numbers. However, Needham still rise far above state averages. Just below 47% of Needham residents...
Finding Community in Recovery
August 29, 2025 • During an opioid overdose awareness vigil, speakers recounted how substances forever changed their lives and their families. “They say that the...
Needham Bans Sale of Flavored Nicotine Pouches
August 18, 2025 • The Needham Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of flavored nicotine pouches in a vote on Aug. 8....
Sunscreen Dispensers to Combat Summer Sunburn
July 11, 2025 • The Needham Public Health Division re-installed free dispensers at three locations across town, with some changes. From her office at the...