Government · Other Committee
Needham board approves rotating art gallery downtown
The Needham Design Review Board approved a rotating public art gallery and new urgent-care signage, and reviewed North Hill's major senior-living expansion.
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Government · Other Committee
Trust Fund Board Approves $1,500 DVAC Grant
Needham's Commissioners of Trust Funds approved a $1,500 DVAC grant contingent on Board of Health sign-off and reviewed a $13 million trust portfolio.
Morning Brief
Needham Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Youth hockey store closes as signups open
Needham Youth Hockey's holiday store closes this week as winter program registration opens. From our own coverage: Youth hockey holiday store closes this week.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 19, 2026 through October 25, 2026
This week's Needham obituary column lists five notices: Stafford, John, 88; Olson, Mark C.; Clark, Valerie, 79; Dasha, Margaret Stanton; and Bannerman, Margaret R. All five were identified as Needham, Massachusetts residents, with dates of death ranging from October 19 to October 24, 2026.
Sports
Needham Youth Hockey's holiday store closes out this Wednesday
Needham Youth Hockey's holiday store, which opened earlier this fall, closes Wednesday, Oct. 28, at midnight.
Morning Brief
Needham Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Varsity soccer: St. Sebastian's hosts St. George's
St. Sebastian's School hosts St. George's for a varsity soccer match on Oct. 30. Also in today's brief (1 items): St. Sebastian's hosts St. George's in varsity soccer.
Government · Other Committee
Needham trust fund approves minutes, plans flag fund push
Needham's Revitalization Trust Fund said it needs new sponsors to keep its Banner and Flag Program running.
Government · Conservation
Conservation board approves three wetland permits
Needham's Conservation Commission approved wetland permits for three building projects and previewed an eight-unit Garden Street development.
Morning Brief
Needham Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Forum revisits accessory dwelling unit rules
Needham holds a public forum on revised accessory dwelling unit rules Wednesday evening.
Government · Other Committee
Retirement Board extends two aides to January
The Needham Retirement Board agreed to keep two part-time aides on staff through January 31, 2027, as Administrator Katina Goodwitch finishes training on payroll and bank-reconciliation work.
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