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E-dirtbikes growing in popularity and danger
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
Electric dirt bikes are topping holiday wish lists this year, especially for middle-school boys. But parents who may be tempted to give in to the growing trend might want to […]
School budget process begins annual ‘endurance race’
By Peter O’Neil
School Superintendent Dan Gutekanst has initiated the FY27 school budget process with a proposed 4% spending increase that would maintain Needham Public Schools services at this year’s level. The total […]
Good night, and good luck: Chromasonic TV signs off
By Bob Baker
After 45 years in business in Needham selling and repairing televisions, Dave Oberman closed his Chromasonic TV at the end of November. He said that the decision not to renew […]
Newman playground process anything but child’s play
By Kay Matipa
What began as a bid for a shade shelter on Newman’s preschool playground in 2020 is now a half-million dollar rebuild and upgrade entering the final stages of approval. Complicated […]
NHA Seabeds Way project poised to launch by summer
By Peter O’Neil
The Needham Housing Authority is on the brink of finalizing the financing plan for a $20 million preservation and modernization project at its Seabeds Way property. Since September, the NHA […]
Needham community helps ensure no pets go hungry
By Julie M. Cohen
While collecting 2,000 pounds of pet food for charity may sound like a daunting goal, Katelyn Santucci is more than halfway there, thanks in part to Needham School Resource Officer […]
Poet laureate’s library gifts will soothe the soul
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
If the frenetic pace of the holiday season begins to wear down your spirits, pop into the Needham Free library for a poetry pick-me-up. Poet Laureate and Needham resident Anne […]
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