Needham History: The Needham Leg
Oh, yeah? Well, good riddance! Barachaiah Mason’s map of Needham was made in 1771, and is the oldest known map of the town. The map...
Getting Ready to Reset
January 16, 2025 • Recent events have provided Needham with more time to meet the guidelines set forth in the MBTA Communities Act. In the...
Needham History: Echo Bridge
A rare view by a famous photographer. The JW Black stereo view of Echo Bridge under construction, showing the timber-framed arch supports and the huge...
Schools Look to Tighten Budget
January 9, 2025 • Ahead of a public hearing on the FY 26 budget planned for Jan. 14, the Needham Public Schools are looking to...
‘Large House’ Committee Narrows Focus
January 9, 2025 • In their first few meetings, members of the Large House Review Study Committee debated what issues to focus on. This not...
New Tree Committee Taking Root
November 7, 2024 • After previous attempts stalled, the town is renewing efforts to preserve its shade trees. It is an issue with a simple...