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Developers Pursue Senior Housing at Muzi Ford

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Girls Volleyball Sweep Plymouth North in First Round of Tournament

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How Do Needham Schools Rank?
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How Do Needham Schools Rank?

October 26, 2026 • The district saw a “slight decline” in several MCAS achievement scores but improvement and growth in others. Pollard and several other...

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Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Needham Experts Weigh in
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Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Needham Experts Weigh in

July 17, 2026 • Local medical and public health experts shared information on the causes and signs of the illness and preventative measures residents can...

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High Rock School Earns Recognition
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High Rock School Earns Recognition

October 31, 2025 • The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) named one of Needham schools a School of Recognition. At the end...

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Needham’s MCAS Scores Show Slight Improvement
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Needham’s MCAS Scores Show Slight Improvement

October 7, 2024 • Needham students scored higher on several of the state-mandated exams compared with last year but still fall below pre-pandemic results in...

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Issue Recap: Claxton Field
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Issue Recap: Claxton Field

February 23, 2023 • The Needham Select Board held a joint meeting with other town boards on February 15, 2023 to discuss soil issues at...

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