Needham History: The Needham Leg
Oh, yeah? Well, good riddance! Barachaiah Mason’s map of Needham was made in 1771, and is the oldest known map of the town. The map...
Getting Ready to Reset
January 16, 2025 • Recent events have provided Needham with more time to meet the guidelines set forth in the MBTA Communities Act. In the...
School Dept Wrestles with Incomplete Budget Picture
January 16, 2025 • After hearing from the Needham Town Manager, and facing hard decisions on next year’s budget, the Needham School Committee will postpone...
Needham History: Echo Bridge
A rare view by a famous photographer. The JW Black stereo view of Echo Bridge under construction, showing the timber-framed arch supports and the huge...
‘Large House’ Committee Narrows Focus
January 9, 2025 • In their first few meetings, members of the Large House Review Study Committee debated what issues to focus on. This not...
Powerhouse Newton North Ends Rockets’ Win Streak
January 10, 2025 • Needham Boys Basketball hoped to hand the Tigers their first loss of the season. While Needham’s most famous rival is Thanksgiving...