Needham Kayaker Traverses Charles River in ‘Source-to-Sea’ Expedition
September 14, 2026 • “To have an adventure, you can stay in your backyard, relatively.” Thirty-seven hours, more than 66 miles, and one tetanus shot...
Needham DPW Tackles Implementing Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
July 15, 2026 • As New England enters its second heatwave this summer, Needham’s outdoor water use restrictions have remained at a level two, or...
Massachusetts Court Upholds Outdoor Water Restrictions During Droughts
August 4, 2025 • Massachusetts towns will need to follow statewide water restrictions during droughts, whether they agree with them or not. That’s the message...
Why Needham is Suing over Water Restrictions
July 17, 2025 • The town has joined other communities in suing the state over restrictions being placed on water usage. Here's why they think...
Water and Sewer Rates on the Rise
July 3, 2025 • While the conventional wisdom is that water conservancy is a good thing, the practice may end up costing more than expected....
Town Designs Flood Mitigation Strategy at DeFazio
May 30, 2025 • Identified as a problematic flooding area last year, a section of DeFazio Field’s parking lot could be remediated with a rain...