Needham's Park and Recreation Commission unanimously backed a plan to install standardized directional signage across the Needham Town Forest, mirroring a system already installed at Ridge Hill Reservation, and welcomed new DPW Superintendent of Parks and Forestry Tim Carpenter, previously of Brockt
Needham's Permanent Public Building Committee approved more than $105,000 in invoices across five projects and confirmed a glycol leak inside Fire Station 2's apparatus bay floor.
Needham's Park and Rec Commission reviewed a final concept plan this week for new pickleball courts and a skate park at Claxton Field, with construction funding set to go before town meeting next May. On the ice, Needham Youth Hockey Association's travel teams, from U8 through U18, play…
Five Needham-resident obituaries were reported this week: Anzivino, Elizabeth C. "Beth" (formerly of Needham, of Franklin); Borrelli, Joseph A., 98; Dunning, Robert A.; Leahy, Kathleen Marie Conroy, 80; and Reddish, Elsa Horter (formerly of Brookline and Needham, later of Naples, Florid…
Library's fall book sale, Harvest Fair and pottery sale headline first days of October in Needham. Also in today's brief (11 items): Needham firm RainCastle named DesignRush finalist; Commissioners of Trust Funds meet Monday; Park and Recreation Commission meets Monday; Design Review Bo…
Select Board closes warrant on $325 million Pollard project and first tree protection bylaw. From our own coverage: Select Board closes warrant on Pollard, tree bylaw; Finance Committee digs into Pollard's borrowing plan. Also in today's brief (24 items): Town urges storm prep ahead of …
Needham's Park and Recreation Commission unanimously backed a near-final design for five new pickleball courts and a skate park at Claxton Field.
Needham conservation panel approves $20 million Seabeds Way housing plan, saves historic oak.
Needham Board of Health begins FY27 budget push on rats and senior meals. Staff told the board the Select Board requested added pest-control funding after resident rat complaints, with "smart traps" at the town's recycling facility recording no catches in recent months despite continued sightings.
Needham examines potential gains from geothermal heating system at Pollard Middle School. Also in today's brief (11 items): Pollard Middle School eyed for geothermal heating; New parks chief lays out plans for fields, trees; Level 1 outdoor watering limits remain in effect; Board of Ass…