Category: Needham Observer
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‘The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’ as ‘Annie’ takes the stage
Opening night jitters and “break a leg” well wishes are beginning to stir as the Needham Community Theatre’s production of “Annie” prepares to open Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Cast members say the classic tale of a pure-hearted, redheaded…
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The case of the purloined posts
Tim Puopolo first discovered a signpost was missing on Oct. 7. Over the next three days, Puopolo, Needham’s conservation specialist and trail coordinator, found that a dozen more of the 8-foot-tall, beefy wooden posts — newly installed and waiting for trail…
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Counting cars
One of the many uses of AI software is to examine traffic patterns to help plan construction projects. But how does the software work? The environmental engineering firm Apex, which is consulting on the Envision Needham Center project, uses Vissim software.…
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Needham Open Studios celebrates 25 years
Naomi Wilsey’s home studio (L) and Hilary Hanson Bruel’s home studio (R)/ Credit: Needham Observer The Needham Open Studios art exhibit celebrates its 25th anniversary May 3 and 4 across several locations in town, inviting the public to the vibrant…
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Needham residents brave the elements for Election Day
Candidates and their supporters shrugged off fierce winds Tuesday to campaign on Election Day in Needham, political signs gripped in gloved hands as voters entered polling stations across town. In the early afternoon, school committee candidate Leanne Ratti and a…
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Needham residents brave the elements for Election Day
Voters cast ballots Tuesday at the Needham Golf Club/ Credit: Needham Observer Candidates and their supporters shrugged off fierce winds Tuesday to campaign on Election Day in Needham, political signs gripped in gloved hands as voters entered polling stations across…