Category: Needham Observer
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Amplifying access: Plugged In’s Dirty Water Music Festival returns
The Dirty Water Music Festival is back for its second annual community building event on April 5 at Powers Hall. The festival is hosted by Plugged In, the Needham-based music education nonprofit that teaches musicians of all abilities in Massachusetts…
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Pure Prairie League is ‘Back on Track’ and headed to Needham
Country-rock band Pure Prairie League is headed to Needham this weekend, marking the first headlining act of 2025 of the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series. The band, best known for their 1975 hit “Amie,” will take the James Hugh…
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Needham High’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ brings ABBA hits to Newman
Needham High School drama students will “take a chance” this weekend, bringing ABBA’s greatest hits to the stage for its production of “Mamma Mia!” The musical, a long-running hit on Broadway, follows 20-year-old bride-to-be Sophie, who is determined to have…
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Petitioners seek summer ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
A coalition of Needham residents has proposed a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers through a citizens’ petition headed to Town Meeting in May. Backed by the volunteer organization Green Needham, the proposal would prohibit the use of gas-powered blowers…
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Here’s what you need to know about Needham’s group electricity program
Needham is preparing to enroll its residents and businesses in a group electricity buying program that aims to provide stable costs and more renewable energy for the community. Needham Power Choice, which launches in March, lets customers decide how much…