October Special Town Meeting Recap
October 22, 2026 • The passage of several items on the Town Meeting warrant brings Needham a few steps closer to achieving long-term stated goals....
Auchincloss Endorses ‘Legalize Starter Homes’ Question on State Ballot
August 7, 2026 • The Congressional Democrat, who represents Needham, backed the measure during a local event. Needham’s state senator and state representative have not...
Multi-Family Housing on Great Plain Receives Zoning Approval
May 13, 2026 • Development plans at the former site of Hillcrest Gardens will move forward, as zoning amendments at the property received Town Meeting...
Disc Golf Study Scores, Pollard Zoning Passes at Town Meeting
May 8, 2026 • A warrant article calling for a $50,000 disc golf feasibility study narrowly passed in a hand count vote. The seven other...
Planning Board Candidates Diverge on Parking, Housing
March 27, 2026 • Gary Lesanto and Oscar Mertz discussed their positions on town matters during a virtual debate on Wednesday. In the race for...
Historians Seek Preservation for Joshua Lewis House
March 9, 2026 • The N.C. Wyeth Research Foundation and Reading Libraries, who owns the building, agreed to pursue protections to ensure the historic property...