Surveys Indicate Parent-Student Disconnect on Cell Phones
March 19, 2025 • Following research and feedback from the school community, administrators suggested how different grade levels could manage phone use in their schools....
Shifting Perspectives on Student Substance Use, Mental Health
February 27, 2025 • Needham Public Health officials discussed patterns in student mental well-being and substance use, as well as how to support youth, at...
Workouts, Reading, Financial Literacy in Needham’s 2025
January 6, 2025 • As locals pursue their New Year’s resolutions, some Needham businesses and organizations are observing a spike in interest around fitness and...
Feeling SAD?
December 2, 2024 • December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month, and a local expert spoke with Needham Local about the onset of the disorder,...
Why Hemp is Being Hampered
June 27, 2024 • Closing the loophole on unregulated products, the federal government has put local health departments on the front line of enforcement. Last...
As Heat Wave Looms, Officials Offer Insight, Resources
June 18, 2024 • Temperatures could reach close to 100 degrees in Needham and the surrounding area this week. Residents should minimize their time outdoors,...