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...
Temporary Train Horn Relief Set for Vote
February 11, 2026 • The Select Board held a public hearing on a seasonal crossing closure proposed at the Needham Golf Club. They will take...
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...
No Place for Placer in Needham
January 16, 2026 • The town opted not to renew its subscription to an AI platform that analyzed people’s movements through Needham, indicating when, where...
Out with the Old, In with the New Year
January 15, 2026 • As 2026 gets underway, Needham business owners and leaders set goals and reflect on the past year. Scott McCourt, owner of...
The Dos and Don’ts of Public Records Requests
January 5, 2026 • After a Select Board discussion about sharing public records, the Needham town clerk explained how her office handles those requests. The...