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Good day Needham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When could Needham's new skate park and pickleball courts finally open?
  • Will Needham fund a 750-seat Pollard auditorium for community performances?
  • What the new Claxton fields and NHS courts mean for your family

Also on today's calendar: Children's House Open House at Riverbend and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plans solidify for skate park and pickleball courts (needhamobserver.com) — Needham is moving ahead with final designs for new pickleball courts and an action sports skate park at Claxton Field, with hopes to seek construction funding at Town Meeting in May 2027. Residents have helped shape features like accessibility, shade, fencing, and noise controls, and if funding and construction schedules cooperate, the facilities could open as soon as late 2027 or by summer 2028.
   

2. Pollard auditorium takes center stage (needhamobserver.com) — Needham voters will soon decide whether a new Pollard Middle School will include a 750-seat, $5 million auditorium that would become the town's first modern theater. School and town leaders argue the larger space is essential for growing performing arts and community events, while residents must weigh its cost in the upcoming Town Meeting and debt exclusion override votes.
   

3. Renovated Softball Fields, Tennis Court Celebrated at Ribbon-Cuttings (needhamlocal.org) — Needham just celebrated new softball fields at Claxton Field and eight rebuilt tennis courts at Needham High, expanding options for local athletes and casual players. Town officials highlighted safer, upgraded facilities, strong support from taxpayers, and future plans for pickleball courts and a skatepark that could further reshape recreation options for residents over the next few years.
   

4. Needham veteran receives his high school diploma at 100 (wcvb.com) — A 100-year-old Needham veteran has finally received his Needham High School diploma, decades after leaving school in 1944 to serve in World War II. Surrounded by family, local veterans, and school leaders, he was honored with an honorary Class of 1945 diploma and a retired football jersey, turning his milestone birthday into a celebration of service and community.
   

5. Delivery Lead - Cash & Position Reconciliation (cognizant.com) — A major technology services firm is hiring a senior Delivery Lead for cash and position reconciliation based in Needham, offering a hybrid schedule and a salary range of $100,000 to $125,000. The role involves building and leading a reconciliation team, overseeing risk controls, and serving as the primary client contact, with applications accepted through mid-September 2026.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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