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If The Walls Could Talk, First Public Reading
Needham Town Hall - Powers Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNCT is thrilled to partner with Needham Diversity Initiative to produce the first public reading of a new play celebrating Mary Caldwell Dawson, the trailblazing founder of the National Negro Opera Company. This story unfolds at the intriguing Mystery Manor, where history and artistry intertwine. We invite local families and theater enthusiasts to join us […]
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Needham Planning Board
Public Services Administration Building 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Planning Board will hold their session at its usual location at the Charles River Room in the Public Service Administration Building. The Needham Channel will carry live coverage on its Municipal Channel only, as the School Committee is meeting at the same time. The session will, however, be available through the town's Zoom […]
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MWRA Metropolitan Water Tunnel Program Public Information Session
Needham Town Hall - Powers Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThis public information session will provide residents, businesses, state and local officials, and others with a general update on the program, the anticipated construction schedule, and the opportunity to ask questions. For more information about the project, please visit MWRA's Metropolitan Water Tunnel Program's website at: https://www.mwra.com/mwtp/resources.html. Additionally, if you require interpretive services for this […]
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Racism in Boston: How Far Have We Come?
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesFriends of the Needham Public Library Program: “Racism in Boston: How Far Have We Come?” A Lecture by Dr. Ted Landsmark Noted Bostonian Dr. Theodore Landsmark will deliver a talk about Boston’s landscape of equity and inclusion, and how it has changed – for better and worse – over the years. Dr. Landsmark is the […]
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What’s ‘Normal’ Anyway: A (Stigma-Obliterating) Disability Film Series
FeaturedNewman Elementary School Auditorium 1155 Central Ave., NeedhamAward-Winning Film In A Different Key Premieres in Needham February 11, 2025 – Needham invites the community to the premiere of In A Different Key, an award-winning documentary that follows a mother’s journey to uncover the life story of the first person diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man living in rural Mississippi. Her search […]
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Needham Planning Board
FeaturedBroadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Planning Board is holding an extra meeting this month to allow for the Public Hearing for the Base Plan, Needham's second attempt at zoning that meets the requirements set forth by the Massachusetts MBTA Communities Act. The Needham Channel will carry live coverage on its Municipal Channel and HD Channels. The session will […]
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Needham Planning Board
Public Services Administration Building 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Planning Board will hold this session at its usual location at the Charles River Room in the Public Service Administration Building. The Needham Channel will not be able to carry live coverage for this meeting, as the School Committee and Select Board will both meet simultaneously. The session will, however, be covered by […]
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Needham History Center Gala Event
FeaturedNeedham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesEnjoy some Music and Merriment at the Schoolhouse Pub! This annual fundraiser for the Needham History Center & Museum will be on March 1, 2025 at the History Center. This year’s event features piano entertainment from Needham musician Doug Robinson, along with a craft beer tasting with selections from Jack’s Abby and Nightshift Brewing. In […]
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Emotions 101: Helping your child name and navigate emotions with Deborah Farmer Kris, Child Development Expert & Author
Broadmeadow School Performance Center 120 Broad Meadow Rd, NeedhamPractical Advice for Supporting Kids in Navigating Their Feelings and Building Emotional Awareness, Social Competency, and Resilience. For parents and caregivers of preschool, elementary school, and younger middle school aged children. This event is free. Please registration for the event here: https://bit.ly/MindfulMar5
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NEF Trivia Bee
FeaturedNeedham High School 609 Webster Street, Needham, MA, United StatesA Family-Friendly Fundraiser Supporting Needham Students and Teachers Starting in 1992, the Needham Education Foundation held an annual Spelling Bee to raise funds to support innovative and enriching educational programs that benefit all Needham public school students. In 2021, the NEF transitioned to a Trivia Bee to better connect with Needham families, as well as […]