Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• French Press to Change Hands (needhamlocal.org) — A longtime favorite Needham hangout, French Press Bakery and Cafe on Chapel Street, is changing hands as founder Jay Spencer steps back after 11 years. Executive pastry chef Arthur Davtian will take over operations, while Spencer stays on as an advisor and thanks Needham customers for making the cafe a true community gathering spot.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Our kitchen cabinets are very old, we are thinking to replace them. Do you know any good reliable cabinets installers with reasonable price that you can recommend? Thanks, Cindy (Nextdoor Great Plain Ave)
Materion Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator/ WaterJet Ultrasonic Operator 3rd shift in Newton. Apply here.
The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Norwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Needham here.
Wellesley town government meetings for week of Aug. 24, 2026: Superintendent contract, air conditioning on School Committee agenda (theswellesleyreport.com)
Wellesley High School drops to #35 in latest U.S. News rankings: What the numbers mean & how the community is reacting (theswellesleyreport.com)
Newton
Newton's West Nile Virus Risk Raised To High (patch.com)
Ok Needham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!