Dear Readers,
A number of towns in Massachusetts have made the switch to a city form of government, something our neighbors in Brookline are currently considering. This has occurred largely in towns that have experienced significant population growth, suggesting that town government may be something that communities “outgrow.” While Needham is not currently considering a change in governance, we were interested in looking at how Needham is run and how it differs from a city. Former NHS history teacher and political scientist Bob Baker looked into it.
The Observer Team
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PPBC goes to school on Pollard project
By Peter O’Neil
The future home of a brand new Pollard Middle School may currently be in use as a parking lot or a playing field. Or, a remodeled Pollard could remain at […]
How Needham is governed
By Bob Baker
A number of towns in Massachusetts have made the switch to a city form of government, something our neighbors in Brookline are currently considering. This has occurred largely in towns that […]
The differences between ‘town’ and ‘city’
By Bob Baker
In many parts of the world, the terms “town” and “city” are used interchangeably, both translated as ciudad, ville and città in Spanish, French and Italian respectively. But in New […]
Hall of Fame to spotlight Massachusetts women
By Julie M. Cohen
Needham resident Fredie Kay, Esq., is passionate about remembering and appreciating the numerous accomplished women from the Commonwealth. The founder and president of the Massachusetts Women’s History Center, Kay is […]
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