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BID-Needham’s John Fogarty Awarded Business Chamber Honor

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First Steps on a New First Ave

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Needham Kayaker Traverses Charles River in ‘Source-to-Sea’ Expedition
Beyond Needham

Needham Kayaker Traverses Charles River in ‘Source-to-Sea’ Expedition

September 14, 2026 • “To have an adventure, you can stay in your backyard, relatively.” Thirty-seven hours, more than 66 miles, and one tetanus shot...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Meet Needham’s Conservation Specialist
Climate & Sustainability Public Works

Meet Needham’s Conservation Specialist

August 18, 2025 • Tim Puopolo joined the town staff a month ago after a stint as a ranger in Cambridge. When Tim Puopolo accepted...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Close Encounters of the Avian Kind
On Our Minds

Close Encounters of the Avian Kind

September 9, 2024 • A Needham family came face-to-face with a hawk in their front yard when it swooped down in front of their 2-year-old...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Needham History: Cutler Park
Local History Needham History Center and Museum

Needham History: Cutler Park

A refuge and respite for birds, wildlife, and humans. A view of Kendrick Pond, the large lake in Cutler Park Cutler Park It's unusual for...

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Polly Attridge
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