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Average tax bill to increase by 7.5%
By Peter O’Neil
Burden to transfer slightly toward residents, away from commercial With residential property values continuing to grow and commercial values actually declining, the average single-family tax bill in Needham will increase […]
Travel around Needham with your shopping passport
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
’Twas the day post Thanksgiving and all through the town, Needham businesses hoped shoppers soon would abound. And they’ve incentivized them to do so by bringing back the small business […]
Public feedback favors protecting trees from construction saws
By Bob Baker
On Nov. 19, the Tree Protection and Preservation Committee held its second public forum. Twelve people attended the session at Powers Hall and 17 joined by Zoom to offer input […]
Renovation saves historic home
By Bob Baker
With historic homes being lost across Needham, what does it take to save a home whose roots go back to the colonial era? One ambitious effort is currently underway at […]
Concert to celebrate the solstice
By Jeanne Hopkins
The iconic winter solstice musical performance of the Paul Winter Consort is on a tour of New England and the first stop is Powers Hall in Needham. The Winter Solstice […]
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