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Spotted on the Needham calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being

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Good morning Needham! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What BID-Needham's big expansion could mean for Chestnut Street neighbors.
  • How will Needham's new virtual golf club actually work?

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

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Valet parking lot to pave the way for future BID expansion (needhamobserver.com) — Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham has won Planning Board approval to replace two Oak Street buildings with a 39-car valet lot, the first step toward a major campus expansion. Hospital leaders outlined plans for a new ambulatory care building, expanded specialty services, and upcoming zoning and state reviews that could reshape medical access and traffic patterns in Needham's Chestnut Street area.
   

• Virtual golf tees off with Planning Board (needhamobserver.com) — Needham's Planning Board has unanimously approved the Hickory Club, a private indoor golf facility planned for Kendrick Street that will feature simulators, coaching, spa amenities, and a bar. After addressing concerns about parking, alcohol use, and zoning definitions, the project now heads to the Select Board for a liquor license, promising a new year-round recreation option for residents and nearby communities.
   

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