Needham Librarian Retires After 65 Years; $10K Donation Made

Ann MacFate will retire Tuesday after being with the Needham Free Public Library since 1956.

Needham Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up in the Needham area.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Needham Area

The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Needham Area

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.

Needham Emergency Crews Respond To Gas Leak

Gould Street is blocked off near the Highland Avenue intersection while police and fire crews work on the leak.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Needham Area

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Needham Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Needham area soon.

Needham Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Needham area.

Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel Re-Opens Under New Management

The hotel now has a new property manager who plans to revamp the building.

Blood Donors Needed In Needham Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has affected the country's blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Needham area.

Christina Street Bridge Public Session In Town Of Needham

The City of Newton is hosting a community engagement session for the Christina Street Bridge on Wednesday, May 26 from 5pm to 7pm via Zoom.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Needham Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

Needham Farmers Market Set To Open In One Month

Visit your favorite vendors, and meet a few new ones.

Donate To The Lunch Equity Project To Help Hungry Needham Children

While government funding has provided free lunches to all students this year, there are still hungry children in our schools and community.

Donate To The Lunch Equity Project To Help Hungry Needham Children

Through the Lunch Equity Project, families can donate the money they’ve saved on school lunches to those most in need.

Understanding The Impact Of Coronavirus In Communities Of Color In Town Of Needham

Dr. Fayami will talk about the various impacts and them open it up to the community for questions.

Understanding The Impact Of Coronavirus In Communities Of Color In Town Of Needham

The Needham Employee Resource Group "Stronger Together" will host Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 in Communities of Color via zoom.

Op-Ed: Maria's Dress Shop Says Thank You

Maria Mavrogiannis wrote an op-ed to thank the community for their support after Patch wrote a story about her shop's struggle with rent.

Needham Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

New 'Nourishing Needham' Food Assistance Program To Launch

The program buys meals from local restaurants struggling from COVID-19 restrictions and donates the food to residents in need.

Chinese Friends Of Needham Making Stop Asian Hate Lawn Signs

The non-profit is encouraging businesses and residents to display the signs on their property to show solidarity with the Asian community.

Needham Storefronts Get Makeover With Local Art

The Storefronts Needham Initiative was organized by Economic Development Manager Amy Haelsen.

Needham Officials Denounce Georgia Killings

A man shot and killed eight people in massage parlors in Atlanta on Tuesday, six of the women who were killed were Asian.

Town of Needham Share 'Are You Recycling Right'

Improper recycling results in pests at the RTS and additional costs to the Town. Thank you to Needham Channel for helping spread the word.

Needham Officials Write Governor For More Vaccines

Needham officials are asking the governor to continue local vaccination programs and that Needham serve as a regional vaccination partner.

Newton-Needham Chamber Accepting Outstanding Business Nominations

The chamber is looking to honor businesses and individuals who've had a special impact in town in 2020.

New Needham Mask Initiative Asks 'Who Do You Wear A Mask For?'

The multimedia campaign highlights the importance of proper mask procedure in slowing and stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Needham Group Drafts Statement For Town Vision Of Racial Equality

The Needham Unite Against Racism Initiative is drafting a vision statement and guiding principles for achieving racial equity in Needham.

Needham BOS Agree To Extend Free Parking, Keep Blue Tree Lit

The Needham Board of Selectmen agreed to some small changes to help residents through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Needham's Hilary Bruel Honored With Good Person Award

Needham Youth & Family Services announced Bruel is the 2021 recipient of the Patrick & Patricia Forde Good Person Memorial Award.

Needham Water Main Break On Dedham Avenue

Crews are working to repair the break.

Another Step Back As Newton, Other Cities, Add Restrictions

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is wise to collaborate with other mayors in the region on steps to curtail the regional rise in COVID-19.

Needham Library Offers Chromebooks To Check Out

Funding from the Library Foundation helped bring Chromebooks to Needham Library.

WATCH: Needham's Blue Light Tree Lighting Tradition Continues

On Friday evening, the Needham Common trees lit up with bright white light.

Needham Encourages Residents To Support Small Businesses

The town is urging residents to support local businesses on Saturday when they start their holiday shopping.

Last Time I'll Bug You This Week

I had no idea when I started writing these morning updates back in March that I’d still be doing this heading into Thanksgiving.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Approaching In Needham

Here are the deadlines in Needham to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.

Tell 'Em The Guv Sent You

Gov. Charlie Baker has a message for shoppers heading into a holiday season that's unlike anything we've ever experienced.

Needham Retailers And Restaurants Offer Holiday Deals

Needham retailers will open later on Thursday and restaurants are offering specials on Thursdays as well.

Needham Residents Join BID-Needham Hospital Advisory Board

The hospital announced three new members of the Board of Trustees and ten new members of the Board of Advisors.