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...
Meet Needham’s Conservation Specialist
August 18, 2025 • Tim Puopolo joined the town staff a month ago after a stint as a ranger in Cambridge. When Tim Puopolo accepted...
Needham Celebrates Arbor Day with New Saplings, Park Cleanup
April 28, 2025 • Town arborists and community partners took to Needham High School and Noyes Park to honor the holiday in a hands-on way....
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...
Town Has Bone to Pick with Some Dog Owners
April 12, 2024 • Needham Park and Recreation and Parks and Forestry shared concerns regarding dog waste disposal, off-leash dogs and repeated rule violations. Soon...
Dedicating the DiCicco Bench
July 6, 2023 • Community members gather to dedicate a bench to the memory of Dave DiCicco, a youth sports coach who contributed to the...
