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  • How will No. 2 Needham fare in this early top-five showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duxbury's Heald brothers soaking up their time on the soccer field together (bostonglobe.com) — Needham High's boys soccer team, ranked No. 2 statewide, visits No. 4 Oliver Ames on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in an early-season showdown between two perennial powers. The story also highlights other top Massachusetts matchups and new high school soccer rule changes fans should know.
   

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  • There is road construction on US-1 S reported at...
    There is road construction on US-1 S reported at 7:00 AM. "This is a mobile operation. If it interferes with any other ongoing roadwork, we can… (Nextdoor )
  • There is road construction on West Roxbury Pkwy...
    There is road construction on West Roxbury Pkwy reported at 7:20 AM. (Nextdoor )
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  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Inventory Control Coordinator in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Needham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wellesley

  • Wellesley town government meetings for week of Sept. 7, 2026: Air conditioning, Town Meeting warrant, fire station (theswellesleyreport.com)
  • Kornwitz: Medicare choice can protect retirees, taxpayers (bostonherald.com)
  • KSE Garage Doors Services & Repairs Delivers Expert Garage Door Solutions Throughout Needham Heights, Massachusetts (statenews.net)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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