About Needham's Needham Heights

Needham, MA Is A super Town to Live in for many reasons, one of which is we have realistic taxes. Needham, MA has a great YMCA, an incredible Library, our own Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham Campus with ICU and Emergency Room. The Beth Israel has a new look.

What else does Needham, MA have? Well Needham, MA has close proximity to Route 128/95, which a major highway with direct accessibility to the Mass Pike, to Logan Airport, to 495, and 93. For the commuter there are 4 train stops in Needham and the MBTA bus that connects to Riverside MBTA. Needham is 10.5 miles from Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Needham, MA has a reputation for fine schools. We attract the best and brightest and I believe it is just a nice place to live. Our Town Meeting form of government works so well. Needham's Park and Recreation programs are year round and offer terrific programs.

Some actual quotes from Needham residents:

"I feel proud that Needham is one of the towns with a Hospice House."

"It is just the people's attitude to work hard - enjoy leisure time and take part in the many varied activities Needham has to offer."

"Sledding on the High School hill."

"Summer outdoor concerts."

"Annual Spelling Bee for adults."

"The country's newest college town "Olin College of Engineering"

"The service clubs do so much i.e. Rotary, Lions, Exchange, and Women's Club

"The incredible July 4 Celebration put on by the Exchange Club."

"Our superb local theatre group."

"Our Community Council does so much for people. i.e., The Food Pantry."

I have been here since 1965 and have enjoyed and been able to partake of what this town offers. We have raised our son here and now we take our grandkids to the events we have done over the years.

We look forward to celebrating our 300th year in 2011. Stay tuned for announcements for Needham 300.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 1 Chapel Street, Needham, MA 02492

Phone: (617) 435-3471

Agent: Pat Baker, Realtor, ABR, Green

Pat.Baker@NEMoves.com

http://budurl.com/patbakerRE

"Field of Dreams Realized in Needham, MA

The "Field of Dreams" has now been dedicated as of Saturday October 24, 2009 at DeFazio Park and this completes the dream. The individuals and companies have been recognized for the contributions to this effort to renovate the DeFazio and Memorial fields which is a wonderful thing.

Nearly every day I am taking advantage of the track by walking at Memorial Park. It is really great to have even for walking. The ball field is terrific too.

Article from Hometown Weekly regarding the dedication of the Fields of Dreams at DeFazio Park and Memorial Park - October 22, 2009. There is a link to the article below.

Defazio Park now has two multipurpose turf fields, two natural turf fields, one of which is engulfed by a new track, and two 90-foot baseball diamonds. The two natural turf fields, as well as one of the baseball fields, have been completed, but will not be used until the spring of 2010.

This project will make a big difference for the youth sports clubs. My son lives in Holliston and I attend a lot of the sports games there and they have a similar field and it is really great.

http://www.hometownweekly.net/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=88&twindow=Default&mad=No&sdetail=3484&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=1744&hn=hometownweekly&he=.net

http://www.needhamma.gov/index.aspx?nid=702

• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 1 Chapel Street, Needham, MA 02492
• Phone: (617) 435-3471
• Agent: Pat Baker, Realtor, ABR, Green
• Pat.Baker@NEMoves.com

The town of Needham will celebrate it 300th year in the 2011. I am serving on one of the committees that are planning activities and it is going to be a really fun year. The kick of will be at the end of 2010 and that is not so far away. We are all getting really excited about this momentous occasion. We have looked back at when was done in the 250th year celebration and that is fun to see too. I didn't come to town until after that celebration but from what I am told it was really great.

We have come so very far and have so much to celebrate. It would be wonderful if former residents will return for some of the fun things that will be happening. I won't leak a thing right now so you will just have to keep checking in as time approaches but I know it will be great fun for all ages.

If you once lived in Needham I would love to hear back from you of some of the things that you remember and enjoyed. We have a very rich heritage and some very famous people who came from Needham as well.

I personally live in an historical house built in 1870 and before that the land was owned by the Kingsbury family. I am a history buff and so doing the research on our house was fun.

Needham is a vibrant community now and basically always has been. We have much to celebrate and be proud of especially our school system.

We have the finest police department and fire department and we are very lucky to have each and every man and woman who serve us.

All who are involved in our town government are dilligent about the tasks of running this great town and we appreciate everyone as well.

It is the best place to live we think and close to major highways and 20 minutes to Boston and not much more to Logan Airport. It only takes a hour to get to the Sagamore Bridge and Cape Cod. We can be in New Hampshire in less than and hour. We are surrounded by wonderful culture and education and have much to be greatful for.

As time approaches and this great town is celebrated I will keep postng what is planned.

Pat Baker, Realtor Metro/West Boston/Needham, MA 617-435-3471 http://budurl.com/patbakerRE

I found this interesting and perhaps you will too. There may be a rail to trail conversation connecting Medfield to Needham by way of unused train tracks that go through the Needham town forest, Charles River Red Wing Bay through many miles of woods in Dover. This trail is away from residential areas but along conservation land.

This project is called The Bay Colony Rail Trail Project the website to follow: http://baycolonyrailtrail.org/

Also check out http://www.wickedlocal.com/medfield/news/x757554034/Group-working-to-convert-Bay-Colony-rail-line-into-trail

This is a Newton-Needham-Dover-Medfield Project which I think is a really great way to utilize this rail that is no longer in use along a beautiful nature walk, bike, or hike. I love the idea.

The property is adjacent to the proposed Bay Colony Rail Trail Red Wing Bay DCR boat launch facility on the Charles River, off Fisher St. in Needham.

This picture is the Central Avenue, Needham bridge.

Pat Baker, Realtor, Green, ABR, CNS, CHMS - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Needham, MA and surrounding communities, luxury homes. www.patannbaker.com 617-435-3471

It is nearly the end of July 2009 in Needham and we are enjoying some summer days at long last. The total Needham homes on market as of today is 104 which includes 6 that have accepted offers but will take back up offers.

The list prices range from $199,000 to $2,999,999 with the average list price being $1,085,435. The concentration of the listings being in the $500,000 and $1,999,999.

In the last 30 days there were 24 single family homes that had accepted offers while 44 were sold with the average being $772,824 with the average days on market of 78. For the same time period in 2008 there were 45 sold for an average of 57 days on the market and the average selling price of $762,044.

Between 1,030,000 and $1,300,000 there were 8 properties sold in the past 30 days while there were 12 between $510,000 and $599,450.

For me it has been for me and I expect next month to be the same way or more busy. Needham is a luxury market.

Pat Baker, Realtor, Green, ABR, CNS, CHMC Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1 Chapel Street, Needham, MA 02492 pat.baker@nemoves.com http://budurl.com/GreenHomeTips Cell: 617-435-3471 VM/FAX: 781-446-8697 Ask me about our HomeBase^sm online transaction management system! Ask me about luxury apartments too on the Newton/Needham, MA line