Needham, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Sat. Sep 6 2025

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Residents Explain How They Will Vote on Special Election Question on Westwood's Fire Station 1

OPINION: FinCom member, residents share opinions on FS1

Darlene Cancell Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Residents Explain How They Will Vote on Special Election Question on Westwood's Fire Station 1

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Fri. Sep 5 2025

Dedham-Westwood Water District Awarded More Than $4.9 Million from 3M Company PFAS Drinking Water Settlement

PFAS removal costs aided by settlement funds

Darlene Cancell Editor

Dedham-Westwood Water District Awarded More Than $4.9 Million from 3M Company PFAS Drinking Water Settlement

Darlene Cancell Editor

Needham Weather: Sunday May 10

High: 75°

Low: 48°

Wind: 7 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 88%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny for the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon and evening, mist overnight.

Westwood Thu. Sep 4 2025

Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Saturday September 6th to Wednesday, September 10th [UPDATED]

Coming up: Greek Festival, WCS Open House, Revote on FS1

Darlene Cancell Editor

Things To Do around Westwood this Weekend and Beyond: Saturday September 6th to Wednesday, September 10th [UPDATED]

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Minute Community POST...

Kristina Murray Needham News Tip - Wed. Nov 8 2023

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham holds fundraising Gala
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Kristina Murray Needham News Tip - Wed. Mar 29 2023

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham is expanding!
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Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts is in Essex County

Risk of WNV is high in Brookline

Darlene Cancell Editor

Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts is in Essex County

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

FOUND: Whitman Police Announce Missing 18 Year-Old is Safe and Sound

Missing teen is found

Darlene Cancell Editor

FOUND: Whitman Police Announce Missing 18 Year-Old is Safe and Sound

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

Police Log: Mix-Up in Title Transfer Leads to Vehicle Repossession, Animal Tales, and More

Repossessed car reported stolen by lawful owner

Darlene Cancell Editor

Police Log: Mix-Up in Title Transfer Leads to Vehicle Repossession, Animal Tales, and More

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Wed. Sep 3 2025

State Health Officials Announce Season’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts

WNV risk remains moderate in Westwood area

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Tue. Sep 2 2025

OPINION: Responsible Municipal Spending Means Voting NO, Again, on Existing FS1 Plans

OPINION: Is Westwood over-relying on debt exclusions?

Darlene Cancell Editor

OPINION: Responsible Municipal Spending Means Voting NO, Again, on Existing FS1 Plans

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Mon. Sep 1 2025

Labor Day is Monday, September 1st, 2025

Happy Labor Day!

Darlene Cancell Editor

Labor Day is Monday, September 1st, 2025

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sun. Aug 31 2025

Positive Samples of West Nile Virus in Mosquitos in Norwood and Walpole

Risk is "moderate" for West Nile Virus

Darlene Cancell Editor

Positive Samples of West Nile Virus in Mosquitos in Norwood and Walpole

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sun. Aug 31 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Evidence is Compelling to Invest in New Fire Station 1

OPINION: Current FS1 plan is necessary, best investment

Darlene Cancell Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Evidence is Compelling to Invest in New Fire Station 1

Darlene Cancell Editor

Westwood Sat. Aug 30 2025

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Kids Need Soft Skills in the Age of AI, but What Does this Mean for Schools?

OPINION/ANALYSIS: Pupils' advantage over AI is emotional awareness

The Conversation Contributor

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Kids Need Soft Skills in the Age of AI, but What Does this Mean for Schools?

The Conversation Contributor