AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Needham Massachusetts. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:24:46 -0600 Needham Bank, a customer-owned bank with five branches throughout Massachusetts announces that Stephanie Maiona of Jamaica Plain has joined the Bank... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-names-stephanie-mainoa-vice-president-of-lending-235415 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-names-stephanie-mainoa-vice-president-of-lending-235415 Business and Professional Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Needham 300, Needham Massachusetts Massachusetts... Keep watch for the schedule of events as we approach... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-300-needham-ma-233945 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-300-needham-ma-233945 Real Estate Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600                      ... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-kicks-off-2009-stockings-of-joy-campaign-232454 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-kicks-off-2009-stockings-of-joy-campaign-232454 Business and Professional Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In 1894, a young mother from Boston set out to circle the world on a bicycle, and when she returned she was world famous. Known as Annie Londonderry,... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/around-the-world-on-two-wheels-230352 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/around-the-world-on-two-wheels-230352 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Massachusetts (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/bellingham/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-norfolk-county-227881 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/bellingham/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-norfolk-county-227881 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500       Needham Bank, a customer-owned bank with five branches throughout Massachusetts... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-named-founding-sponsor-of-needham-fastpitch-inc-224783 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-named-founding-sponsor-of-needham-fastpitch-inc-224783 Sports and Recreation Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Norfolk County, MA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Norfolk County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/bellingham/news/norfolk-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-norfolk-county-221075 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/bellingham/news/norfolk-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-norfolk-county-221075 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Norfolk County Massachusetts area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/bellingham/news/norfolk-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-norfolk-county-221814 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/bellingham/news/norfolk-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-norfolk-county-221814 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Massachusetts corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500   Needham Bank, a customer-owned bank with five branches throughout Massachusetts announces Christopher Teachout of Norfolk as... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-names-christopher-teachout-215767 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-names-christopher-teachout-215767 Business and Professional Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Needham Bank, a customer-owned bank with five branches throughout Massachusetts has been named to Boston Business Journal’s Book of Lists as one of... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-named-one-of-area-s-largest-mutual-banks-211874 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-named-one-of-area-s-largest-mutual-banks-211874 Business and Professional Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Farrell, PR First, 781-681-6616, jfarrell@prfirst.com   Needham Bank, a customer-owned... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-names-danielle-walsh-avp-controller-211014 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/needham-bank-names-danielle-walsh-avp-controller-211014 Business and Professional Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Needham Bank, a customer-owned bank with five branches throughout Massachusetts announces that Melissa Glowa of Stoughton has joined the Bank as... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/melissa-glowa-joins-needham-bank-as-commercial-loan-administrative-assistant-208817 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/needham/news/melissa-glowa-joins-needham-bank-as-commercial-loan-administrative-assistant-208817 Business and Professional Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-needham-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-needham-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600