Town Meeting Debates Tax Relief, Plastic Ban in Final Night
May 14, 2025 • Special Town Meeting commenced and concluded Monday night, but not without lengthy discussion and narrow votes. Town Meeting members passed seven...
Black Plastic Ban a Go For Town Meeting
March 26, 2025 • In a 3-2 vote, the Select Board approved the inclusion of a proposed black plastic ban on this spring’s warrant, along...
Select Board Mulls Black Plastic Ban
March 12, 2025 • With Town Meeting approaching, the board discussed taking up two plastics reduction articles, one more controversial than the other. Representatives from...
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...
Rausch Reports on Legislative Wins, Ongoing Efforts in District
September 10, 2024 • State Sen. Becca Rausch held a community town hall in Needham on Monday to discuss her recent budgetary achievements and policy...
‘Small Farm with a Mighty Heart’: Summer Growth at Needham Community Farm
August 21, 2024 • Driven to support the greater good, the local not-for-profit farming operation grows more than just produce. During an inordinately hot summer,...