Politics & Government

Selectmen Approve New Senior Center Name

The building is expected to open in October 2013.

Needham's new senior center has a name.

Selectmen voted Tuesday evening, Sept. 18 to approve the Council on Aging Board's proposal to name the new building at Hillside Avenue and West Street "The Center at the Heights."

The name is a nod to the building's location near the Needham Heights Commuter Rail Station, route: {:controller=>"listings", :action=>"show", :id=>"needham-heights-train-station"} -->. The absence of the word "senior" in the title also could encourage residents who don't like the label to come enjoy the new facility, proponent Steve Cadigan said and will feature refreshments, silent and live auctions and a few surprises. Tickets cost $50 each and can be purchased by calling the

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