Commuter Rail suspended Friday night to Sunday

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MBTA Suspends Needham Commuter Rail for Weekend Bridge Project

The MBTA is suspending Needham Line service from 11 p.m. Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 to accommodate West Roxbury Bridge replacement work. Riders should plan on bus routes 35, 36, 37 or 59 during the shutdown. Separately on Friday, all Needham Line trains will terminate and originate at Forest Hills, with the Orange Line serving Ruggles and Back Bay.

MBTA

Past Building Mistakes Guide Oversight of New Pollard Middle School

Management failures during Pollard Middle School's 1992 renovation led to creation of the Permanent Public Building Committee, whose standards now guide oversight of the new Pollard Middle School project.

Needham Observer

Back to School Bash at Goldfish Swim School Features Family Activities

Goldfish Swim School Needham hosts a free Back to School Bash today, Friday, September 18, from 4-6 p.m. at 45 Fourth Avenue, with a bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, vendor booths, and a touch-a-truck with police and fire vehicles.

Needham Local

Needham Library Closed Friday for Staff Development Day

The Needham Free Public Library is closed today, Friday, September 18, for staff professional development; regular hours resume Saturday at 9 a.m.

Needham Free Public Library

Needham Field Hockey Falls 5-2 to Milton

Milton defeated Needham field hockey 5-2 at DeFazio Field, keeping Milton unbeaten in Bay State Conference play.

Milton-Canton Ledger

Needham Swim and Dive Loses Conference Final to Milton

Milton defeated Needham 95-85 in the Bay State Conference swim and dive final held in Needham, claiming the conference title.

Milton-Canton Ledger

Senior Yoga Class Meets Friday at Rosemary Recreation Complex

A Senior Yoga class featuring Hatha postures for older adults, plus stretching, meditation, and relaxation, meets today, Friday, September 18, from 10-11 a.m. at Rosemary Recreation Complex.

Town of Needham

ICON Hosts Needham Onam Celebration Sunday

The Indian Community of Needham will celebrate Onam Sunday, September 20 from noon to 3 p.m. at Masonic Hall, with a traditional Onam Sadhya meal, games, and dancing.

ICON - Indian Community of Needham

Code Wiz Hosts Free Family Technology Open House Saturday

Code Wiz Needham offers a free open house Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with hands-on coding, robotics, game design, Minecraft, Roblox, Python, and AI activities at 333 Chestnut Street.

Code Wiz

Boston Children's Teaching Kitchen Offers Back-to-School Class

The Teaching Kitchen at Boston Children's Hospital holds a free hands-on back-to-school cooking class today, Friday, September 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 360 1st Avenue; children ages 8 and older may attend with a guardian.

The Teaching Kitchen at Boston Children's Hospital

Indoor Yard Sale Supports Church's Guatemala Partnership

The Congregational Church of Needham UCC holds its Giant Indoor Yard Sale Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1154 Great Plain Avenue, with proceeds supporting its Guatemala Partnership.

Congregational Church of Needham UCC

Howe Road Neighborhood Block Party Set for Saturday

The 22nd Neighborhood Block Party takes place Saturday, September 19 from 4-10 p.m. on Howe Road, with music, food, a bounce house, an art station, and face painting.

Your Neighborhood Block Party Planners

Needham-Westwood Varsity Field Hockey Begins at 4 p.m. Friday

Needham High's varsity girls field hockey team plays at Westwood today, Friday, September 18, at 4 p.m.

NFHS Network

Ellie Bloom Special Olympics Returns Saturday at DeFazio Park

The Charles River Center holds its 37th annual Ellie Bloom Special Olympics Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with athletes of all ages and abilities receiving lunch, T-shirts, and medals.

Charles River Center