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Town Manager Identifies Community Challenges, Opportunities
League of Women Voters of Needham Town Boards

Town Manager Identifies Community Challenges, Opportunities

November 17, 2025 • At a forum hosted by the Needham League of Women Voters, Town Manager Katie King shared her outlook on key town...

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Cameron Morsberger
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‘Problem-Solver,’ Forward-Thinker: Needham Charts Fitzpatrick’s Impact
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‘Problem-Solver,’ Forward-Thinker: Needham Charts Fitzpatrick’s Impact

June 25, 2025 • On the eve of her retirement, Kate Fitzpatrick’s current and former colleagues share reflections on her storied career and effectiveness as...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Needham Awarded State Grant to Tackle Flooding, Stormwater Maintenance
Climate & Sustainability

Needham Awarded State Grant to Tackle Flooding, Stormwater Maintenance

May 27, 2025 • Nearly two years after a major flooding incident hit Needham, the town is taking steps toward strengthening its flood mitigation and...

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Katie King Nominated for Town Manager
Municipal Services Select Board

Katie King Nominated for Town Manager

April 2, 2025 • The Select Board named the deputy town manager as Kate Fitzpatrick’s successor, pending successful negotiations. Needham’s next town manager will likely...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Fitzpatrick Talks Passion for Government, Next Steps with Newton Mayor
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Fitzpatrick Talks Passion for Government, Next Steps with Newton Mayor

March 21, 2025 • The two women, whose friendship dates back decades, charted their public service highlights and reflections on their career during a discussion...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Ready for Her Next Chapter
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Ready for Her Next Chapter

December 13, 2024 • As Denise Garlick nears retirement from her role as the state representative for the 13th Norfolk District, she came to the...

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Yuxiao Yuan
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