MLK Day Ceremony Spotlights Local Students, Artists
January 21, 2026 • On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Needham community channeled its tributes to the late civil rights activist through the...
Town Native Captures 1970s Needham, Family Dynamics in Debut Novel
January 5, 2026 • A Needham High School graduate returns to share his first novel. Paul Scheufele spent 25 years in finance, finding a second...
Poet Laureate Announces Newest Book
September 8, 2025 • Anne Nydam plans to release a collection of art, short stories and poetry, all themed around mythology and European folklore, next...
Graduating Seniors Reflect, Impart Words of Wisdom
May 26, 2025 • As high school graduations approach, Needham Local checks in with the Class of 2025. This Sunday, 415 graduating Needham High School...
‘Call on Your Creativity’ During National Poetry Month
April 14, 2025 • Needham’s poet laureate brings fresh eyes on poetry during National Poetry Month. Mitchell Elementary fourth graders have a way with words....