Our History

Youth Services 50th Anniversary

Needham Youth Commission / Needham Youth Services was established in 1967. In 2017 we celebrate our 50th anniversary of serving Needham youth and families. To honor this event, we created several items and publications including: 

• 50th anniversary stress ball (PDF)
• 50 Quotes from the community about Needham Youth Services (PDF)
• Needham Times Article on our 50th

Youth Services 40th Anniversary

In 2007 the we celebrated our 40th anniversary of serving Needham youth and families. To honor this event, we created several items and publications including:

• Academic Calendar 2007 to 2008 and Information for Parents (PDF)
• Flying Disks (PDF)
• Proclamation by the Board of Selectmen (PDF)
• Sign at Memorial Park (PDF)
• Youth Commission Video

Read more about the history of the Needham Youth Commission / Needham Youth Services (PDF).

Read the 1967 Annual Town Report about the Youth Commission (PDF)

For further information about our 50th Anniversary and our history, please email Needham Youth Services at 781-455-7500.