Here’s Who’s Running for Public Office
February 24, 2025 • Civic engagement is coursing through Needham ahead of the April 8 election. Dozens of Needham residents pulled papers to run for...
Needham Schools Ditch Single-Use Lunch Trays
February 10, 2025 • The school district has phased out its compostable cafeteria trays in favor of reusable stainless steel ones. Students at Needham Public...
Tighter School Budget Cuts NHS Latin
February 10, 2025 • After the high school removed Latin 1 from its course schedule this school year, budget cuts resulted in the elimination of...
Needham Schools Confront Controversial Literacy Program
January 13, 2025 • Needham Public Schools currently use a literacy curriculum that has been heavily criticized. School officials say the program and its revised...
Community Weighs Value of Phones in Schools
July 29, 2024 • Locals are advocating for stricter policies around phone use in Needham Public Schools following teacher frustrations and students’ negative relationship with...
Absenteeism Policy Draws School Committee Concern
May 23, 2024 • The School Committee voted to adopt the Needham High School student handbook for the next school year, despite several members questioning...