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Town presses pause on Stephen Palmer planning
By Peter O’Neil
Planning for what’s next for the Stephen Palmer property has been placed on hold while the School Committee evaluates how or even if it will assert its jurisdiction over the […]
Le Petit Four opens Needham kitchen
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
From backyard bakery to industrial kitchen, Le Petit Four isn’t so petit anymore. If you’re wondering about the enticing aroma wafting from between office buildings on Gould Street, it’s Valerie […]
NCE adult programs change hands, remain ‘hub for connection’
By Kay Matipa
Charly Nanda wasn’t looking for a new job — until one appeared that seemed like the perfect fit. Experiences in arts administration, cultural programming and community engagement have positioned Nanda […]
The shocking story behind Sea-Monkeys uncovered by Needham filmmaker
By Marlee Stone
Nine years ago, documentary filmmaker Mark Becker — a Needham native — and his directing partner, Aaron Schock, walked onto an estate that looked like it had been trapped in […]
Tennis courts come in a half million under budget
By Kay Matipa
Needham High School’s newly renovated tennis courts, completed in September 2025, came in nearly $466,000 under initial estimates of $2.7 million — using $2.2 million of the $3 million approved […]
Summer food drives needed to restock food pantry
By Jeanne Hopkins
With many residents away for the summer and schools closed, donations to the Needham Community Council Food Pantry are down at a time when demand is up. So the NCC […]
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