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Greetings Needham! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a massive upgrade will change Needham's Linden Street senior housing
  • Milton Academy spoils St. Sebastian's home opener in stormy Needham showdown

Also on today's calendar: 16th annual FREE 6 block Allston Village Street Fair Festival and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Rain, temps: high: 60, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Backs Redevelopment of Linden Street Senior Housing in Needham (cremarketbeat.com) — Needham's Linden Street senior housing complex is set for a major state-funded overhaul, transforming small studio units into larger, fully accessible apartments while keeping them affordable for lower-income seniors. The Needham Housing Authority and partners secured part of a record $278 million statewide allocation to modernize the aging property, extend its life, and improve comfort and amenities for local older residents.
   

• Lengthy first drive the difference in Milton Academy's win over St. Sebastian's (bostonherald.com) — A defensive battle in Needham saw Milton Academy edge St. Sebastian's 7-0, with a grinding 92-yard opening drive proving the difference in stormy conditions. Played on St. Sebastian's home turf, the game highlighted strong defensive play, key interceptions, and several new Milton players adjusting quickly despite the weather.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wellesley

  • Wellesley restaurant visit: Rani Mahal serves wide variety of Indian and Nepali cuisine (theswellesleyreport.com)
  • 140th Fall Flower Show at MassHort unites floral enthusiasts across New England (theswellesleyreport.com)
  • Nor'easter forces couples getting married in Massachusetts this weekend to pivot (cbsnews.com)

Dedham

  • Nor'easter threats: Flood watch for all of eastern, parts of central Mass. through early Tuesday (boston25news.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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