This Fourth of July, Needham Looks Back and Uplifts Values
July 1, 2026 • In a “culminating civic ritual of renewal,” faith leaders led the community through historical documents and reflections before the nation’s birthday....
Needham Looks Toward Progress at Juneteenth Celebration
June 22, 2026 • During what some characterized as a fraught political moment, the community commemorated the annual holiday with reflections and calls to action....
Poet Laureate Announces Newest Book
September 8, 2025 • Anne Nydam plans to release a collection of art, short stories and poetry, all themed around mythology and European folklore, next...
Community Profile: Anne Nydam
July 31, 2025 • The poet laureate position in Needham has been bringing art into the every day lives of residents, businesses and town boards....
Poems, Reflective Prose at Juneteenth Observance
June 19, 2025 • Needham residents recognized the day of hope and freedom at an intimate ceremony on the Town Common Thursday morning. One-hundred-sixty years...
‘Call on Your Creativity’ During National Poetry Month
April 14, 2025 • Needham’s poet laureate brings fresh eyes on poetry during National Poetry Month. Mitchell Elementary fourth graders have a way with words....