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Needham Lights makes spirits bright

Needham Lights makes spirits bright
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Continuing its 64-year tradition, Needham illuminated the town common - and its legendary Blue Tree - on Saturday. This year’s event, the first under the auspices of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber, featured WCVB’s Julie Loncich, performers from the Plugged In band program, and of course, Santa Claus, among other visitors. Special thanks to...
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Blue Tree lighting kicks off holidays

Blue Tree lighting kicks off holidays
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Throughout the day, Needham families enjoyed mingling with local merchants while creating holiday crafts and participating in children’s activities. As the sun set, though, the festivities were moved outside to the town common, where Needhamites awaited December’s most anticipated town event: the lighting of the Blue Tree. [caption id="attachment_23399" align="alignright"...
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Blue Tree illuminates Needham’s holiday spirit

Blue Tree illuminates Needham’s holiday spirit
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In a continuation of a beloved Needham tradition, the town illuminated its Blue Tree over the weekend. Needham Lights, which began in 1954, started when Clarke Wertheim, president of The Board of Trade and Needham Rotary, proposed placing a maple tree in front of Town Hall and adorning it with blue lights. The tree...
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