Historic Protections for Joshua Lewis House Receive State Support
July 6, 2026 • After a Massachusetts Historical Commission vote on June 10, the town will move ahead with its plans to create stronger protections...
Honoring the Enslaved of Needham
March 23, 2026 • First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist held a ceremony to unveil a new memorial for the enslaved people in Needham known...
Select Board Nearly Seals the Deal
March 11, 2026 • The town seeks to rectify historical inaccuracies and stylistic choices by updating the existing town seal, which will require a vote...
Historians Seek Preservation for Joshua Lewis House
March 9, 2026 • The N.C. Wyeth Research Foundation and Reading Libraries, who owns the building, agreed to pursue protections to ensure the historic property...
During Black History Month, Historians Encourage Us to Remember
February 9, 2026 • Two Massachusetts history scholars discuss slavery in Massachusetts and the challenges in both uncovering that history and addressing misunderstanding. When people...
Needhamites Make History
December 15, 2025 • In her latest book, published in October, Gloria Greis shares her passion for Needham history through a series of stories. Gloria...