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Flood watch continues through 2 a.m. Tuesday

September 28, 2026

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Flood watch continues for Needham through early Tuesday

The National Weather Service continues a Flood Watch for Needham until 2 a.m. Tuesday, saying flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible. A Flood Warning issued Sunday expired at 9 p.m. that evening. The watch covers a wide area of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Norfolk County communities.

National Weather Service

Public Building Committee reviews town facility projects

Needham's Permanent Public Building Committee meets remotely Monday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. to review DPW fleet maintenance, the Center at the Heights, a Newman Theater system upgrade, and the library's Young Adult Area renovation.

Town of Needham

MetroWest SHINE seeks input on Medicare access for residents

MetroWest SHINE hosts a free virtual focus group Monday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. to gather input on expanding Medicare counseling for bilingual residents and people with disabilities; interpretation available on request.

Needham Local

Beginner hair-braiding workshop offered at Dellaria Salon

Needham Community Education hosts a $90 beginner braiding tutorial covering French, Dutch and fishtail braids Monday, Sept. 28, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Dellaria Salon, 328 Chestnut St.

Needham Local

Library hosts Preschool Palooza storytime for ages 3-6

Librarian Elise leads a themed storytime with books, music and movement for ages 3-6 Monday, Sept. 28, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Needham Free Public Library's Children's Room.

Needham Free Public Library

Girls on the Run program meets at Memorial Park

Needham Park and Recreation's fall Girls on the Run program for grades 3-5 meets Monday, Sept. 28, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park, combining running with confidence-building lessons.

Town of Needham

Temple Beth Shalom hosts midterm election postcard-writing

Temple Beth Shalom's TBS Tzedek Election Integrity Committee hosts a postcard-writing session Monday, Sept. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Beit Midrash to encourage out-of-state voters and support a "Yes on 9" vote.

Temple Beth Shalom

Saint Joseph School field hockey game scheduled Monday

Saint Joseph School's calendar lists a field hockey game for Monday, Sept. 28, without a specified start time or opponent.

Saint Joseph School

St. Sebastian's falls 7-0 to Milton Academy in storm-hit game

Milton Academy defeated St. Sebastian's 7-0 on Sept. 27 in a storm-affected football game played in Needham, decided by a 92-yard opening drive.

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Needham JV field hockey plays Norwell in road game

Needham's junior-varsity field hockey team plays an away non-conference game against Norwell Monday, Sept. 28, at 5:45 p.m.

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