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Hello Needham! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Needham's overdose vigil remains vital even as deaths decline
  • How Needham residents really feel about town life this year
  • How two Needham kids' 911 call helped save a choking relative

Also on today's calendar: Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls present Floyd Mercantile and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Thursday: A sun-and-cloud mix, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amid Falling State Overdose Deaths, Needham Vigil 'Still Needed' (needhamlocal.org) — Needham will host its fifth opioid overdose awareness vigil Thursday evening at the Memorial Park gazebo, with pink flags symbolizing lives lost and free NARCAN available from public health staff. Local recovery coaches, youth advocates, and families will share stories aimed at reducing stigma, connecting residents to support, and reminding the community that overdose prevention efforts remain critical despite falling statewide deaths.
   

• And the Results Are In… (needhamlocal.org) — Needham residents recently rated the town highly for safety, libraries, and public safety services in the National Community Survey, but expressed concern about local government and the cost of living. At the same meeting, the Select Board chose a background color for Needham's new town flag, which will hang at the State House alongside other Massachusetts municipalities.
   

• Quick-thinking kids help choking family member in Needham (wmur.com) — Two Needham children are being praised after quickly calling 911 when a family member began choking at home, allowing Needham police officers to arrive and successfully perform the Heimlich. Police say the incident shows why parents should teach kids how to call 911, share their address, and stay calm so emergency responders can find them fast during a crisis.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wellesley

  • Wellesley High School drops to #35 in latest U.S. News rankings: What the numbers mean & how the community is reacting (theswellesleyreport.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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