123 Anonymous Overdose Kits Accessed This Summer

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Needham Distributes Over 120 Anonymous Anti-Opioid Kits

For the first time in Needham's history, anonymous naloxone overdose kits are freely available at municipal facilities, including the Rosemary Recreation Complex, and 123 were accessed in July and August. Peer recovery coach Angi MacDonnell led the installation for the Needham Public Health Division, drawing on feedback from residents with lived experience of substance use. Each Narcan kit includes gloves, a breathing mask and instructions.

Needham Observer

HOLA Needham Hosts Bilingual Storytime at Library

HOLA Needham hosts a free bilingual Spanish-English read-aloud of "The Lizard and the Sun" today, Sept. 27, 2-3 p.m., in the Children's Room at the Needham Free Public Library, with animal balloons and puppetry.

Needham Local

Immigration Update and Opportunities Forum Set for Sunday

The Needham Diversity Initiative and Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force host a forum on immigration policies, procedures and local support resources today, Sept. 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at the Congregational Church of Needham.

Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force

Needham Girls Soccer Tops Milton 2-0; Football Drops to 0-3

Needham High School girls soccer shut out Milton 2-0, while the Rockets football team fell to St. John's Prep, dropping to 0-3 on the season.

Needham Local

NWS Issues Wind Advisory and Flood Watch for Needham

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory through noon Sunday, September 27, warning of northeast gusts of 35-50 mph, and a flood watch in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday, September 29.

National Weather Service

Tim Carpenter Takes Over as Parks and Forestry Superintendent

Tim Carpenter, who previously managed municipal parks and cemeteries in Brockton for 15 years, has taken over as Needham's Parks and Forestry Division superintendent, focusing on shade tree and setback management.

Needham Local

Design Review Board Meets Monday via Zoom

The Needham Design Review Board holds a virtual meeting Monday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom (Meeting ID: 837 5422 1747).

Town of Needham

Needham-Area Home Prices Up Nearly 80% Over Decade

The Needham-Dedham Times reported Sept. 21 that single-family home prices in the Needham-Newton-Wellesley corridor rose 79.5% from 2016 to 2026, reaching a median of $1.97 million through May 2026, alongside higher Needham assessments and property-tax bills.

Needham-Dedham Times