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🌱 Patch AM: Which Needham resources are ready to support grieving students and families?

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Morning Needham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Needham resources are ready to support grieving students and families?

Also on today's calendar: Avenue Restaurant: Farm-to-Table Dinner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Wake of Local Tragedy, Organizations Lend Support, Resources (needhamlocal.org) — Needham families are being offered expanded counseling, grief groups, and even comfort dogs in schools after the sudden death of Needham High School junior Elijah Chen. Local services like Needham Youth and Family Services, Walker Community Counseling, and Riverside Trauma Center are sharing specific guidance for parents on supporting kids' emotions, routines, and when to seek professional help.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wellesley

  • From sorcery to Scheherazade: Wellesley Symphony Orchestra opens 78th season with 'Magical Tales' (theswellesleyreport.com)
  • Wellesley town government meetings for week of Sept. 21, 2026: School superintendent contract discussion/vote; Wight Pond; Perrin Park (theswellesleyreport.com)
  • Wellesley College library earns national design honor (wickedlocal.com)

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Newton

  • 3 Injured After Car Crashes Into Newton Golf Course Pro Shop: Report (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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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