Parents survey questions academic rigor in early grades
By Peter O’Neil
A school department survey of the district’s parents revealed concerns about academic standards, especially at the town’s five elementary schools. When asked, “Over the past school year, how high were […]
Housing Authority marks 75 years, looks to future
By Jim Flanagan
The Needham Housing Authority (NHA) celebrates its 75th anniversary today. Whether the NHA can continue to drive the town’s efforts to provide deeply affordable housing will depend on decisions over […]
Housing group preparing for closeup look at zoning changes
By Peter O’Neil
Based on a preliminary analysis of how Needham’s current zoning matches up with the requirements of the MBTA Communities Law, it appears complying with the law may be more challenging […]
Green Spaces
By Jeanne Hopkins
If you’re not among the 7 in 10 millennials who call themselves plant parents, you might have walked right past a small shop in Needham center with a stylish array […]
Gourds for good
By Jeanne Hopkins
Every October for 25 years the lawn at 800 Highland Ave. has transformed into a pumpkin patch. The appearance of some 8,000 pumpkins and gourds is the work of Carter […]
Opt-in specialty code gets a hearing
By Peter O’Neil
A dozen residents spoke about the merits of adopting a more stringent town energy code at a Select Board public hearing on Tuesday. The Select Board is considering recommending Town Meeting […]
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