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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham Center is often bustling on the weekends these days, filled with families and children enjoying a bit of sunshine and fresh air in the newly emerging spring. However the normal buzz of Needham Center is nothing compared to the crowd that turned up for the Needham Business Association Street Fair on June 3. Despite the uncertain weather, dozens of Needhamites showed up to enjoy music, food, booths, and more at this yearly event.
Jake Goldberg , Seamus Fox, Isaac Langmead and Virginia Borrelli rock out as part of the Plugged In program. Photo by Alison Borrelli
It also allows for those with lesser visibility in the Needham community to get their name out there. One such organization is the Needham Community Farm. “I think because of our name people get confused and keep asking where they can buy produce,” Jane Evans, Board Member, said. “We garden on town land and all of the produce that we raise gets donated either to the Needham Community Council food pantry or to residents through the Needham Housing Authority who are in need.”
Evans said that the farm has been involved in the fair on and off for years, however being a part of it does allow them to get their name out there and explain to people what exactly they do. “It’s also nice to see all your neighbors and other business people in town,” she added.
Other groups in attendance included the Needham Art Association, Boy Scouts, and Plugged In. Student performers provided musical entertainment throughout the day through the Plugged In organization, allowing the kids to get live-performance experience in addition to improving the atmosphere with great music.
Even in the face of scattered showers, Needham residents came out to support local businesses and non-profits, celebrate the town, and enjoy themselves.
