NPD’s 2025 Report on Crime
May 28, 2026 • The report reviewed mental health calls, drug overdoses, handcuffing, and other areas of focus the NPD have tracked for the past...
Navigating a Difficult Relationship
March 26, 2026 • The town is working with its public safety department to codify how it will deal with an unpredictable federal department. Earlier...
School Hiring Practices Bolstered By Review
February 26, 2026 • The Needham School Committee received confirmation from a third-party review that the district's hiring processes are geared toward student safety. In...
Residents Cautioned to Reduce Risk of Carbon Monoxide Exposure
February 2 2026 • After carbon monoxide exposure in Needham sent two people to the hospital, the fire department and a local health expert discuss...
Needham Police Share Department Guidance, Policies on ICE
January 28, 2026 • Needham Police officers have a “duty to intervene” in the event of excessive force, Chief John Schlittler told the Select Board...
Roadway Construction Slated for Heights Neighborhood
August 18, 2025 • As Needham Public Works considers changes to a residential intersection — namely to reduce speeding and improve snow plow accessibility, officials...