Finally, MBTA law’s judgment day is here
By Peter O’Neil
The town’s extended journey toward compliance with the state’s MBTA Communities Law will reach its endgame Monday evening (Oct. 21) when Special Town Meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m. at Powers […]
Why so many rabbits call Needham home
By Nick King
If you’ve ever wondered “What’s up, Doc” with the multitude of rabbits in town this year, it’s instructive to know that Needham rolls out a virtual welcome mat for the […]
250 private ways make Needham’s roads a public-private partnership
By Bob Baker
A significant portion of Needham residents live on or adjacent to private ways, roads that do not belong to the town. A Select Board policy statement released in 2014 listed […]
State rep race heads to the homestretch
By Peter O’Neil
With less than three weeks remaining in the race to succeed Denise Garlick as state representative for the 13th Norfolk District, it appears likely that candidates Bill Dermody and Josh […]
Town Meeting’s undercard: The other warrants
By Peter O’Neil
Town Meeting will likely be consumed by the MBTA Community Law issue, but it will also be asked to vote on 10 other warrant articles. Several are pro forma, largely […]
Celebrating community through culture
By Jeanne Hopkins
Many of Needham’s varied cultures will be on display Sunday, Oct. 20, at the second annual Multicultural Festival. Individuals representing countries from across the globe, including Asia, South America, the […]
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