Hidden Secrets
It is truly a beautiful house – well-designed and well cared for. But more important than its lovely appearance, the house played a significant, but secret, role in World War …
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Back to School Short Takes
An adventurous Pin meets it tragic demise, and a determined group of children navigate the terrors of the playground. Back to School – and Good Luck (you may need it)! …
Why Bother?
Why bother? Several years ago, a rude little girl surprised me with an unexpected but profoundly important question – Why do we do this? Why is it important? IS …
“Without wch we canNot be hapy”
Separating from Dedham was not the original plan. The plan was to hire their own minister. But when Dedham refused to listen, the farmers of Needham took their grievances to …
What Happened to Center Station?
I doubt many of us even notice Needham Center Station, other than as a place to park the car and hop on the train. This is sad, really, because the …
It Could Be Worse!
It could be worse. It has been worse. I know you don’t really want to hear that as you pump out your basement, but flooding is a regular occurrence in …
All Roads Lead to Needham!
Sometimes I try to avoid museums while I am on vacation, but this year there were too many good opportunities to miss. And in a couple of cases, those museums …
“A Comfort Always to Those Who Need It”
The BID Hospital on Chestnut Street is a state-of-the-art facility that draws on the finest medical talent in the Boston area. But underneath it all is a century-old local clinic, …
Shading the New Republic
Large elms are now rare, but once upon a time, the gothic archway of elms over a town’s streets provided shade, relief from the summer heat, and an archetype of …
Yikes! This has GOT to Hurt!
This is painful just to look at! Admit it – you hate going to the dentist. You think that it will be painful. But really, we are just a bunch …