Needham Schools rethink literacy as national debate intensifies
By Brian M.B. Keaney
School districts across the country are rethinking how they teach children to read, and Needham is at a pivotal moment in that debate. With growing criticism of “balanced literacy” — […]
Envision Needham Center gets residents’ input on downtown renovation
By Linda Polach
What would you like to see in Needham Town Center? Safer pedestrian crossings? Accommodations for bicyclists? More aesthetic changes? More trees? Or are you happy with things as they are? […]
Property tax fluctuations lead to flood of abatement requests
By Peter O’Neil
More than 350 property owners met the Feb. 3 deadline to file for property tax abatements in the wake of the town’s five-year revaluation process that skewed values and landed […]
Here’s what you need to know about Needham’s group electricity program
By Margaret Corona
Needham is preparing to enroll its residents and businesses in a group electricity buying program that aims to provide stable costs and more renewable energy for the community. Needham Power […]
Needham is central to Massive MWRA water tunnel project
By Brian M.B. Keaney
A major infrastructure project nearly 100 years in the making is set to begin in the next few years, and Needham will play a critical role. The Metropolitan Water Resource […]
Abbott’s Frozen Custard to reopen Friday
By Jeanne Hopkins
The custard machines are churning once again at 934 Great Plain Ave. in preparation for the reopening of Abbott’s Frozen Custard Friday, Feb. 14. “We’re ready,” said Bill Zeoli, the […]
Still saying it with flowers
By Jeanne Hopkins
When it comes to Valentine’s Day flowers, red roses still top the list in Needham. “It’s the biggest rose holiday,” said Julie Ben-David, owner of Needham Florist. It’s also her busiest […]
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