MBTA Law repeal process a murky matter
By Peter O’Neil
The many possible ramifications of the effort by some residents to repeal Town Meeting’s MBTA Communities Law zoning compliance vote were discussed at length at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, with […]
Pollard plans continue on fast track
By Peter O’Neil
The Massachusetts School Building Authority voted last month to advance Needham’s plans for the reconstruction of Pollard Middle School to the next phases of the MSBA process. “There’s a lot […]
Needham voters: Deep purple or tangled up in blue?Â
By Bob Baker
From Kamala Harris at the national level to Josh Tarsky locally, Needham voters overwhelmingly selected Democratic candidates. Moving down ballot to state referendum questions, however, a slightly purple twinge becomes visible. […]
Select Board confronts gambling, guns and smokes
By Peter O’Neil
On Tuesday the Select Board discussed and disposed of a series of issues that gave the impression it was overseeing Needham’s version of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. […]
Colorful new mural plumbs Needham’s history
By Seth Bauer and Frederica Saylor Lalonde
When artist Mia Cross began designing a mural to submit to the Needham Council for Arts and Culture’s contest, she enlisted the help of two unlikely research assistants: her parents. […]
NHS athletes kick into high gear
By Bob Clark
The pace is picking up for Needham High School athletes in the fall postseason. Needham’s unbeaten football team has Super Bowl dreams as it prepares to host Central Catholic High […]
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