Katie King Receives Warm Welcome
July 23, 2025 • In her first official Select Board meeting as town manager, Katie King talked members through potential state funding threats and local...
Needham Pools Have Luck with Lifeguards
July 18, 2025 • As other communities continue to grapple with serious lifeguard shortages, Needham’s pools report full staffs, but only after a sluggish hiring...
‘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...
Outgoing Town Manager Departs with Praise
June 25, 2025 • Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick will be honored with a Needham town holiday and a trust fund in her name. June 26...
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...
Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick Announces Retirement
October 23, 2024 • Fitzpatrick, who has worked in Needham for over three decades, plans to step down from her role next summer. After nearly...