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Mixed-use development pitched for former Hillcrest Gardens site
By Peter O’Neil
A local property developer is laying the groundwork for a citizen’s petition at May Town Meeting that would affect zoning changes needed to facilitate the development of the long dormant […]
Flu numbers rising
By Linda Polach
Just like the year’s first major snowfall, you can count on the flu to come every winter and do significant damage. But this year’s strain of Influenza, Subclade K, has […]
What’s next for Stephen Palmer property?
By Peter O’Neil
The public will have its first chance to weigh in on possible future uses of the Stephen Palmer property at a public hearing Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Powers […]
Helping first responders cope after fatalities
By Peter O’Neil
House fires — and fatalities — have become much rarer in the U.S. over the past 50 years. But that positive trend makes incidents like the deadly Dec. 24 house […]
Needham historian Greis knows the way we were
By Bob Baker
“All Roads Lead to Needham” is the title of Gloria Greis’s fourth book, released at the end of 2025. The phrase also summarizes her take on the town’s history. “People […]
Chamber makes art its business
By Bella Gonzalez
Recognizing the value of artists and artisans to a thriving retail and community culture, the Charles River Regional Chamber is expanding its outreach on behalf of the area’s arts community. […]
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