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Masala Art to be replaced by bank/pop-up combo
By Peter O’Neil
Downtown Needham will be losing a restaurant but gaining a novel bank/pop-up retail operation after Newton-based Village Bank takes over the expiring lease held by Masala Art at 990 Great […]

Pollard geothermal plans collide with conservation law
By Kay Matipa
Plans to install geothermal wells as part of the Pollard Middle School project have run into land conservation concerns, leading town officials to seek additional local approvals ahead of next […]

You-do-it sign one step closer to historical register status
By Bob Baker
On June 15, the Needham Historical Commission voted unanimously to add the You-do-it Electronics sign to its Inventory of Historic Properties. Perched atop the building at 40 Franklin St., the […]

Local grown-up activities offer fun and friendship
By Bob Baker
On summer mornings in Needham, children with backpacks waiting for camp buses to take them away for a day of swimming and sports is a common sight. But what about […]

Needham Carnival returns to NHS hilltop for 10th year
By Marlee Stone
Tilt-a-Whirl, Dizzy Dragon, Superloop, oh my! The Needham Rotary Club invites everyone to check out these rides and several more at this year’s 10th Annual Needham Carnival. The club has […]


