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Needham Extended Day Program employee charged with child pornography
By Jeanne Hopkins
An employee of the Needham Extended Day Program, Christopher Carlisle, was arrested June 17 and charged with possession of child pornography, distribution of obscene material and possession of more than […]
Marking 10 years, French Press is ‘a place for everybody’
By Frederica Saylor Lalonde
Jay Spencer makes his way around French Press Bakery & Cafe with the ease of someone who’s been in the business since he was 15 years old. Customers smile and […]
‘No Kings’ protest fills downtown
By Peter O’Neil
Hundreds of “No Kings” protestors from Needham and beyond filled the sidewalks around the town common on the afternoon of June 14, carrying homemade signs and breaking into frequent chants, […]
Eversource about to begin major underground utility project
By Brian M.B. Keaney
Eversource plans to break ground next week on a multiyear underground distribution project stretching from Chestnut Street to Highland Avenue. The 3.3-mile project, laid out during a virtual information session […]
Teachers union agrees to three-year contract
By Peter O’Neil
The School Committee and the Needham teachers union have reached an agreement on a new three-year contract that provides the educators with a package that includes a mix of salary […]
Needham immigration group learns about undocumented worker’s experience in custody
By Julie M. Cohen
Sounding worn out after his ordeal, an undocumented worker described his experience being detained by law enforcement since March due to his legal status in the U.S. He spoke at […]
NPD says immigration enforcement not their role
By Jeanne Hopkins
Needham Police Chief John Schlittler is very clear that his department cannot enforce federal law. “If Immigration is in town we want to make sure that we’re aware, and that […]
NHS boys volleyball team loses in state finals
By Bob Clark
They started out strong, but in the end Needham High’s boys volleyball team couldn’t keep up with top-seeded Brookline June 13 in the MIAA Division 1 championship match. A 3-1 […]
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