Needham gives residents power of choice
By Seth Bauer
When Needham launches its new electricity purchasing program in March, it won’t be alone. More than 200 Massachusetts communities have similar programs meant to use the power of the marketplace […]
Chestnut St. water main break shutters local businesses
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
A 12-inch water main split open on Chestnut Street just south of the railroad bridge at around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, causing significant road damage and forcing many area businesses to […]
Think tank sees MBTA communities facing common compliance concerns
By Peter O’Neil
Mark Twain’s observation, “Climate is what you expect; weather is what you get,” can be easily adapted to describe land-use planning. Zoning reflects what communities expect; the market ultimately decides […]
Holiday generosity needed all year
By Bob Baker and Jeanne Hopkins
The holiday season brings out an outpouring of generosity each year. But individuals and groups in town who collect donations, distribute toys and deliver special meals reflect needs that are […]
Updated town seal moves to illustrator phase
By Bob Baker
The Branding and Town Seal Committee has been on the job for 13 months, first designing a new logo for the town before turning its attention to the development of […]
Needham names first Poet Laureate
By Jeanne Hopkins
Needham resident Anne Nydam was introduced last week as the town’s first poet laureate. She made her first official appearance at the Dec. 3 Select Board meeting and expressed excitement […]
Needham resident led life of example
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
On Dec. 10, the center aisle of St. Joseph’s Church was lined with Needham Exchange Club members as their former president was laid to rest. An almost 50-year resident, Kevin […]
Put a stamp on it: Town issues problematic postcards to voters
By Peter O’Neil
The recently mailed 2025 application for mail-in ballots for town elections contains a significant error: The instructions say no postage is necessary, but that is not correct. In fact, applicants […]
Click here to go directly to the Needham Observer homepage
Save as PDF