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...
Fitzpatrick Talks Passion for Government, Next Steps with Newton Mayor
March 21, 2025 • The two women, whose friendship dates back decades, charted their public service highlights and reflections on their career during a discussion...
SJC Ruling Pauses MBTA Law Enforcement
January 8, 2025 • In the attorney general’s lawsuit against the Town of Milton, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled the state cannot, at the moment,...
‘Let Chubbs Stay’
December 11, 2024 • A new town-wide practice restricts town employees from bringing their pets into the workplace, which has disappointed some community members. Chubbs...
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...
Symbolizing Needham
June 28, 2024 • Following months of brainstorming, designing and reviewing, the town is seeking feedback on two potential logos that would help rebrand the...