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...
Noodle Doodles Projects Opening Soon
June 9, 2025 • After nearly a year since appearing before the Planning Board, a long-anticipated ramen restaurant looks to open this month. However, a prolonged...
Shifting Perspectives on Student Substance Use, Mental Health
February 27, 2025 • Needham Public Health officials discussed patterns in student mental well-being and substance use, as well as how to support youth, at...
Breaking Stigma, Honoring Victims at Overdose Awareness Vigil
August 30, 2024 • For International Overdose Awareness Day, residents paid tribute to the lives lost to addiction and those who still struggle with drug...
Why Hemp is Being Hampered
June 27, 2024 • Closing the loophole on unregulated products, the federal government has put local health departments on the front line of enforcement. Last...
As Heat Wave Looms, Officials Offer Insight, Resources
June 18, 2024 • Temperatures could reach close to 100 degrees in Needham and the surrounding area this week. Residents should minimize their time outdoors,...