New Superintendent of Parks and Forestry Takes Root
September 23, 2026 • The town’s new superintendent of Parks and Forestry comes to Needham via Brockton. Tim Carpenter’s career in “the green industry,” as...
New Tree Plantings to Provide Shade Along Neighborhood ‘Hotspots’
June 8, 2026 • Needham is welcoming 46 new trees, funded by a state grant awarded to the town last fall. The Town of Needham...
‘Developing the Next Generation’ of Civic-Minded Citizens
June 1, 2026 • The NHS Civics Showcase invited juniors to present their research on local, state and national issues in an effort to make...
Large House Review Closes on Financial Study
November 20, 2025 • In their final public comment session, the Large House Review Study Committee presented their take on the financial impact of potential...
Residents Have Say on ‘Large Houses’
June 11, 2025 • Residents at a public meeting expressed support for some actionable measure on large houses in Needham, such as a change to...
Town Garners Public Feedback on Tree Policies
June 6, 2025 • As the town looks to better regulate tree removal, community members shared ideas and grievances with Needham’s tree maintenance during a...