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The Push for Pollard Continues
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The Push for Pollard Continues

October 2, 2025 • A joint session of several boards and committees continued a series of events geared toward unifying the town behind a common...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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Needham Pools Have Luck with Lifeguards
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Needham Pools Have Luck with Lifeguards

July 18, 2025 •  As other communities continue to grapple with serious lifeguard shortages, Needham’s pools report full staffs, but only after a sluggish hiring...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Off-Leash Dog Area Considered at Mills Field, Rosemary Lake
Needham Parks and Recreation Select Board

Off-Leash Dog Area Considered at Mills Field, Rosemary Lake

November 14, 2024 • The town sought the Select Board’s feedback on the creation of an off-leash dog park or trail at the board’s meeting...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Spooky Walk a Boon for Candy Lovers, Local Businesses Alike
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Spooky Walk a Boon for Candy Lovers, Local Businesses Alike

October 28, 2024 • Trick-or-treaters got an early taste of Halloween during the Park and Recreation’s annual Spooky Walk. Walking through Town Center Saturday, kids...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Green Needham Taps into Water Fountains
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Green Needham Taps into Water Fountains

July 19, 2024 • Following other Massachusetts communities, locals hope to create a digital map of water fountains and bottle refill stations across town. With...

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NHS Tennis Courts Hearing Closed, Vote to Come in July
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NHS Tennis Courts Hearing Closed, Vote to Come in July

June 5, 2024 • The town shared updated plans for the Needham High School tennis courts at the Planning Board’s Tuesday meeting. After proposed funding...

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Cameron Morsberger
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