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Hello Needham! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Karen Peirce's appointment means for Needham parks and programs
  • How a $41M boost will transform Needham's Linden Chambers housing

Also on today's calendar: Indie Bookfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Karen Peirce to fill open seat on Park & Rec Commission (needhamobserver.com) — Needham resident Karen Peirce has been chosen to fill the vacant Park & Recreation Commission seat through April, following the resignation of former chair Chris Gerstel. With 15 years' experience as the department's former assistant director, she's expected to step in quickly and help guide local parks and recreation programs before deciding whether to run in the spring election.
   

• $41M from state green lights NHA's Linden plans (needhamobserver.com) — Needham's Linden Chambers public housing redevelopment is moving forward after the state awarded $41 million, allowing work on 76 new units to begin as early as 2027. Current tenants will be temporarily relocated with assistance and the right to return, while the multi-phase project replaces aging, non-ADA-compliant studios with more modern, accessible apartments for seniors and residents with disabilities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wellesley

  • What if someone wanted to build a data center in Wellesley? (theswellesleyreport.com)
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  • Wellesley College Introduces Free Tuition Program For Families Making $200,000 Or Less (iheart.com)

Dedham

  • Dedham Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)

Ok Needham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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