Handbooks Passed, Absentee Policy Changes Not Present
May 21, 2026 • The School Committee approved updated handbooks that included guidelines around physical restraint and timeout policies, as newly recommended by the state,...
Dowd, Dermody Elected to Select Board
April 14, 2026 • The first-term board member and newcomer won the two open seats. School Committee incumbents Michael Greis and Matt Spengler retained their...
Town Candidates Share Priorities, Perspectives at Forum
April 2, 2026 • Candidates for this year’s three contested races descended on Broadmeadow Elementary School for the annual League of Women Voters candidates forum...
School Committee Candidates Talk Pollard, School Achievement
March 23, 2026 • Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Needham School Committee in the April election. Many upcoming projects and ongoing...
Schools Adopt Emotional Support Animal Policy
March 19, 2026 • The School Committee approved a revised “puppy policy” that now allows for emotional support dogs under specific circumstances. The Needham Public...
Challenges Set for April Election
February 20, 2026 • The Select Board, Planning Board and School Committee are all contested races in this spring’s election. The race for Needham Select...