New Superintendent of Parks and Forestry Takes Root
September 23, 2026 • The town’s new superintendent of Parks and Forestry comes to Needham via Brockton. Tim Carpenter’s career in “the green industry,” as...
Field Maintenance at Local Diamonds Poses Costly Challenge
April 27, 2026 • Months of advocacy from Needham Baseball and Softball culminated in $40,000 toward maintenance. But the allocation doesn’t seem to be a...
Helping with the Holiday Blues
December 8, 2025 • The town employees and performers behind the blue tree lighting reflected on their role in the annual local tradition on Saturday....
Town Garners Public Feedback on Tree Policies
June 6, 2025 • As the town looks to better regulate tree removal, community members shared ideas and grievances with Needham’s tree maintenance during a...
Addressing Priority Projects on Town Meeting Warrant
May 2, 2025 (Updated May 5, 2025) • Prior to the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, Needham’s town manager discussed several projects up for consideration....
‘Nature Magic’: Tree Science Brought to Life at Broadmeadow
May 5, 2025 • Young students received hands-on instruction on trees for an Arbor Day celebration at Broadmeadow Elementary last week. Second graders started their...