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About Needham, MA real estate market primarily, current events, and the surrounding communities.
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"Back Bay Fill"In 1853, the first rail was laid, connecting Needham to Boston. Rail access to Needham was extended not only for commerical purposes, but also to accommodate the "Back Bay Fill.\," Starting in 1859, gravel was transported from Needham to Boston to fill in the Back Bay for residen...
10/24/2007
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I am beginning to think that Needham is the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. We are very fortunate because we don't have to go far to find a great restaurannt. Needham has lots to choose from. New Garden, Mandarin Cuisine, The Rice Barn, Pho Pasteur, Euro Taste Bistro, Fava, Fuji Steak Ho...
10/23/2007
It is a great time to buy a home in Massachusetts. You cannot beat the investment. We have so much to offer: Our institutions of high learning, the culture, the history, the proximity to world renowned hospitals, the beautiful seasons (this year 2 summers), the "Red Sox," the "Patriots" and be...
10/22/2007
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The Chronicle of the Boston Transit System From the mass.gov website on MBTA Massachusetts Transportation Many people study and cherish Boston's rich and colorful history with its ideas of liberty, freedom, and democratic concepts. Few, however, are aware of Boston's historic lifeline regional ma...
10/21/2007
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Longwood Opera "Die Fledermaus" Needham's Longwood Opera will perform Johann Strauss' comic masterpiece, "The Fledermaus (the Bat), on Friday, October 26 at 8 PM Saturday, October 27 at 8 PM, ahd Sunday October 28, t 2;30PM at Christ Episcopal Church, 1142 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA. All perfo...
10/21/2007
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October 20th. Before or after the pancake breakfast you can stop by the Parent Talk sponsored event:At Christ Church on Highland Ave from 8:30 to 12:30 - Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale. This on is always a hit. The Pancake Breakfast is at Newman School. Just follow Highland Ave then turn righ...
10/20/2007
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ASTRONAUT SUNI WILLIAMS RETURNS TO NEEDHAM on October 27!!!Please join us on the Town Common on Saturday October 27 at 9:00 a.m., when Needham welcomes back our own Hometown Hero, Astronaut Sunita Williams. Suni has just returned from a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station where ...
10/18/2007
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What makes Needham stands out are its schools, the ease of commuting - Jump on Route 128/95 from 1 of the 3 exits, 10 minutes from the Mass Turnpike, commuter rail with 4 trains stops, and a Mass Transit Bus. It is just a quick rip to Boston and Logan Airport. It is a pretty community in appea...
10/17/2007
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Norfolk County boast of the Charles River and Neponset Rivers along with the Blue Hills which can be seen in many parts of the county. The Blue Hills are near to Needham so when my son was growing up I would take him there for a day of skiiing. Just up from there on Route 138 is the Irish Cultu...
10/15/2007
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Open house activity has been good and that is a good sign. Some Open House hosts and hostesses have several groups coming to their open houses. Prices of homes all over the place as far as the property on Open House list. Here is a snap shot of the Needham Real Estate Market as I write. The pr...
10/14/2007
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First hand knowledge of my market: Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Dover, Sherborn, Westwood, Dedham, Holliston, Natick, South Natick. Lots of history with 46 years of living this area. Born in Boston. Lots of stories about our area and the current market.