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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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Needham Harvest Fair a hit, despite drizzle

Needham Harvest Fair a hit, despite drizzle
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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff There are some things that a steady October rain cannot thwart. Tantalizing scents of fresh food wafting through the air, for one. The traffic and buzz of a small town, for another. The most apparent example on Saturday, however: Needhamites themselves. Despite less-than-stellar atmospheric conditions, the town was out...
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NBA Street Fair delights residents

NBA Street Fair delights residents
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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff Walking up Dedham Street towards Great Plain Avenue, a full trolley rumbles by. A breeze carries the unmistakable, tantalizing waft of carnival food - smells of popcorn, hot dogs and cotton candy seduce the senses. The American flag flaps over Needham Common, and there is nary a cloud in...
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