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Needham wears its history

Est. 1680 6 archive items · 13 on the National Register. The full History page has the rest.

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Needham dates to 168013 places on the National Register. Old photos, stories and what used to be where.

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★ A strengthHistoryEst. 16806 archive items · 13 on the National RegisterOpen →★ A strengthFamous people44born in NeedhamOpen →ExploreThings to do137listed in PlacesOpen →

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▤Town hall & decisions11 ⟲Trash, recycling & yard waste ⌁Utilities & services ↗Streets, parking & getting around ⊕Safety & preparedness1 ✚Health & emergency care42 ⌂Housing & development60

Out & about

♨Eat & drink89 ▥Shop & services1,181 ♧Parks, sports & recreation73 ✳Arts, culture & entertainment14 ◉Environment & nature6

People & community

▧Schools & learning79 ✿Kids & families ♡Pets & animals16 ◎Faith & community groups18 ☼Neighbors helping neighbors

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