Rausch, Needham Resident Push for Domestic Violence Legislation
October 29, 2025 • The bill, An Act addressing staged suicides, aims to strengthen law enforcement training and procedures around potential domestic violence deaths. It...
After Restaurant’s Third Alcohol Violation, Town Considers Policy Revamp
July 23, 2025 • The popular Irish-American pub appeared before the Select Board after a bartender served a minor alcohol during a police compliance check...
Needham Police Host New ‘Recruits’
June 30, 2025 • A squad of (very) young police cadets joined the Needham Police Department for a week of interactive lessons and technical training....
‘Assassins’ Continues in Needham
May 9, 2025 • The annual tradition endures in Needham, absent public safety incidents that have occured in other communities. Of the more than 400...
Needham Police: Emergency Calls, Mental Health Needs Rise
April 16, 2025 • Needham’s police chief shared highlights from its 2024 report. The Needham Police Department fielded close to 44,000 service calls in 2022....
Needham Police Seek Accreditation
December 13, 2024 • In pursuit of accountability, professionalism and modernized policies, the 47-person department hopes to achieve accreditation in the coming months. The Needham...