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A look at notable stories in Needham from the past week.Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Early this week, Hurricane Sandy dominated the news cycle. Here is some of our local coverage of the storm: NSTAR: Power Back On After Hurricane Sandy—The lights are back on for NSTAR customers across the state who lost power during and after Hurricane Sandy, NSTAR reports. PHOTOS: Chronicling Hurricane Sandy’s Destruction Here and Across the Northeast—Here are just some of the Hurricane Sandy photos that ran on Patch sites from New Jersey to New…
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Selectmen Shoot Down New 40B Plan—Needham selectmen on Tuesday unanimously rejected an early proposal for a new 300-unit 40B development on Greendale Avenue, saying the plan was “outrageous” and that a project of this size would “redefine the neighborhood.” Needham Voters To See 'Citizens United' Questions—Needham residents will join more than 150 communities across Massachusetts in voting Nov. 6 on a nonbinding question that, if approved, would …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Did You Feel That? Earthquake Moves Needham—A 4.5-magnitude earthquake that hit in Maine sent tremors around Needham and the greater Boston area Tuesday, Oct. 16. Needham Farmers Market Ready To Grow—With the first season of the Needham Farmers Market winding down this month, organizers are already looking ahead to next year—and to a possible expansion onto the Town Common. First Needham Luminary Night Set Nov. 4—The Community Center of Needham—a…
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: PHOTOS: 2012 Needham Harvest Fair—The Needham Business Association's annual Harvest Fair and Souper Bowl was held on Saturday, Oct. 6, and brought together local businesses, organizations, musicians, artisans and residents for a day of fun, fellowship and great fall food. Hillside Students Experience Life in a Revolutionary War Camp—Members of the Rehoboth Minutemen set up camp behind Hillside School on Oct. 5 and offered students in grades 3-6 a…
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Dedham Ave. Building Evacuated After Elderly Driver Strikes Gas Line—Employees at a Dedham Avenue office building were evacuated Thursday morning, Oct. 4 after an elderly driver crashed her car into the building’s gas meter. Employee Injured in Laboratory Explosion—An employee at a laboratory on Crescent Road in Needham was injured Wednesday, Oct. 3 when a chemical reaction caused a small explosion in the building. Needham Responders Save Little …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Newton Man Arrested for Flashing Women on Walking Path—A Newton man was arrested for open and gross lewdness Thursday after allegedly exposing himself to women on a walking path in Needham. Live Chat with Gov. Patrick—Gov. Deval Patrick answered reader's questions during Patch's live chat from 1:30-2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27. Click "replay" to read what he said. PHOTOS: The Pumpkin Patch Is Back!—Those traveling along Highland Avenue into …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: South Street Home in Needham Damaged In Fire—A South Street resident and his dogs made it safely out of their home Wednesday, Sept. 19 after a fire broke out in the kitchen. Dogs Rescued From South Street Fire Receive Community's Help—After we put out a call to the community for donations to help the victim of the South Street house fire cover his pets’ veterinarian bill, the animal hospital caring for the dogs received multiple calls from people…
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Adirondack Chair Auction Set Sept. 29—After seeing colorful Adirondack chairs around Needham this summer, residents will have the opportunity to bring one or two of them home at an upcoming silent and live auction at Needham Town Hall. Aly Raisman Injured at California Show—Needham Olympian Aly Raisman and teammate McKayla Maroney were injured after they fell from the uneven bars while performing in the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions in …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: How Needham Voted in the State Primary—The local results of Thursday’s State Primary mirrored statewide numbers as Needham and Massachusetts voters alike chose Democrat Joe Kennedy III and Republican Sean Bielat to go head-to-head in the race for Congressman Barney Frank’s Fourth District seat in the Nov. 6 election. Emergency Crews Fight Car Fire on 128 South—Commuters traveling on 128 South faced backed-up traffic as emergency crews fought a …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: MORE ON ALY RAISMAN Needham Welcomes Home Olympian Aly Raisman—Memorial Park and the sidewalks lining Highland Avenue were alive with excitement as thousands of area residents gathered to welcome home gold-medal winning Olympian Aly Raisman on Sunday, Aug. 26. Restaurant Awards Raisman Lifetime Supply of Favorite Dishes—The Olympic gymnast dined with friends and family at Blue on Highland on Sunday, following the town parade and rally in her …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Aly Raisman Wins Gold—Needham native Aly Raisman scored top marks in the women's gymnastics floor exercise final on Tuesday afternoon, winning the gold medal with her score of 15.600, which beat second-place Catalina Ponor of Romania's 15.200. Aly Raisman Earns Bronze on Beam—Earlier on Tuesday, Aly Raisman won her first individual Olympic medal with her performance on the balance beam. Swizzles Frozen Yogurt Shop To Open Today—Swizzles Frozen …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Needham Gymnast Qualifies For Olympic Finals, Helps Team Win Gold—Aly Raisman had a busy week, first qualifying for the all-around finals on Sunday, July 29 and then contributing to the team gold medal on Tuesday. On Thursday, Raisman competed for the all-around and finished just short of the bronze medal. Follow all of Raisman’s Olympics action by visiting her topic page on Needham Patch or checking out this collection of Tweets, news stories, …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Aly Raisman Featured On Sports Illustrated Cover—Aly Raisman is making quite an impression—and she hasn't even started competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics yet. The 18-year-old gymnast from Needham has already been the subject of several videos, including a documentary produced by Comcast SportsNet New England, and now she and her teammates are featured on the cover of the latest Sports Illustrated issue. Summer Thunderstorms Rock Needham [VIDEO…
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Needham Asks NSTAR To Halt Tree Clearing Plan—Needham residents, selectmen and legislators asked NSTAR representatives to slow down plans to clear hundreds of trees and vegetation from the public right-of-way at a meeting held Tuesday, July 10 at Town Hall. A map of the area that will be affected by the plan can be found here. School Committee Takes No Action on Cricket Field—The future of Cricket Field will remain uncertain for the time being, …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Needham's Aly Raisman is Olympics Bound—Needham gymnast Aly Raisman is heading to London. The 18-year-old athlete and recent Needham High School graduate earned a spot on the USA Women's Gymnastics Team over the weekend during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. Raisman was third in the overall standings at the Trials, with a final score of 120.950.Needham Olympian Aly Raisman Shares Workout Tips in Web Video SeriesHomecoming For Aly Raisman at Needham…
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Black Bear Sighted in Needham—The Needham Police Department issued a Swiftreach 9-1-1 call and sent out an e-mail alert on Monday, June 25 to notify residents that a black bear was seen in the Needham Heights area. Bear sightings continued for the next 48 hours, and the bear was eventually caught in Brookline. However, officials have said that while the black bear that was caught and later released in western Massachusetts is the same bear that …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Framingham Man Charged in 3 Needham Break-ins—Craig Cromartie, 44, of Cochituate Road, Framingham has been charged with three counts of breaking and entering at night with intent to commit a felony for three incidents that occured in Needham on June 8. Detectives suspect the 44-year-old is responsible for upwards of 200 break-ins, which netted more than $1 million in stolen merchandise. Residents Speak Out on Cricket Field Proposal—Neighbors …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Police: Suspects Posed as Town Workers in Two Attempted Break-ins—Two men posting as town workers attempted to break into two homes in Needham last week. NHNA Hosts Update on Add-a-Lane Project—While the I-95 Add-a-Lane Project is designed to help alleviate traffic concerns on local roadways and make highway travel safer, several Needham residents are concerned about how the changes will increase traffic in their neighborhood. 40B Housing Project…
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: GRADUATION COVERAGE • PHOTO GALLERY: Needham Class of 2012 Graduates—A rainy day did not dampen the spirits of Needham's graduating class as their commencement ceremony was held indoors at Babson College in Wellesley Monday night. See our gallery of more than 50 photos from the evening. • NHS Graduates Deliver, Receive Words of Wisdom—Superintendent Dr. Dan Gutekanst was one of several speakers to offer words of encouragement and inspiration for …
Life gets busy, and Patch certainly understands that. So with that in mind, here are a few stories you might have missed on Needham Patch this week: Photo Gallery: Memorial Day in Needham 2012—Needham honored its veterans with a parade and ceremonies on Monday, May 28. Wild Willy's Closes—As Needham residents prepared for their holiday weekend cookouts last weekend, one local burger shop closed its doors for good—or at least for now. Wild Willy’s Burgers officially closed on Friday evening, May 25. Needham Library to Close Temporarily—The Needham Free Public Library will be closed from …
