Town begins planning long-term response to increased flooding risk
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
Since the devastating storm on Aug. 8, 2023, Needham has suffered four other significant wet-weather events with more than 200 residents reporting significant property damage. The combination of a high […]
HONE’s MBTA Plan: Too big, too little or just right?
By Peter O’Neil
Needham residents who attended last week’s Housing Needham Advisory Group (HONE) public meeting signaled their support for a robust approach to complying with the MBTA Communities Act. But that support […]
Pending projects
By Needham Observer
We’ve reported on them before, but where are they now? Here’s an update on six prominent properties around town.
After 42 years, town clerk elects to step down
By Jeanne Hopkins
One more entry is being added to the ballot for the April town election — for town clerk — and for the first time in 42 years, the name Theodora […]
African American history class prompts connections, conversations
By Bob Baker
While February is typically dedicated to honoring the contributions black individuals have made to American society, it’s always Black History Month in the African American studies class at Needham High […]
ZBA rules construction can continue at 1688 Central Ave. daycare project
By Peter O’Neil
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Jan. 18 not to revoke the building permit issued in September by Needham’s building commissioner for the construction of a childcare center at […]
A very special delivery man
By Jeanne Hopkins
He was part of the neighborhood, part of the fabric of the community. Though he didn’t live in Needham, that’s how numerous residents described Vincent “Vinnie” Walsh, who delivered mail […]
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