Needham News

PMC Insurance Group, a Needham, Mass.-based national workers compensation wholesale broker, has announced the restructuring of its sales organization into four regions to enhance their national footprint and carrier relationships.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Needham and surrounding towns, effective from 5:23 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. They predicted up to to two inches of rain in less than an hour this evening, which could cause flash flooding particularly in urban areas and locations with poor drainage.

Fells Market is formulating a citizens petition to answer a common request he said the market receives: wine to go with dinner.

It looks like rain, according to the National Weather Service . A 60 percent chance of rain during the day, 40 percent in the evening--there may even be a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Otherwise, you can expect the day to be cloudy, and have a high of 76AoF and a low of 54AoF.

It may or may not be easy being green, but there's one business in town we can ask about it.

After so many rain-soaked days, everyone was out in downtown Wellesley Saturday-and Park on Patch was there to pick up the parking tab.

Needham's Historical Commission will soon be short one member--unless you are interested in getting on board.

Roger MacDonald, Director of Information Technology explained that the program started in Boston a couple of years ago, when the city partnered with See Click Fix .

Here are just a few of the announcements Needham and Wellesley readers shared this week on Patch: Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Annual Gala Raises $735,000 To Benefit New Elfers Cardiovascular Center - Over 680 guests gathered recently at the Westin Copley Place, Boston for Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation's 14th Annual Gala, "Let's ... (more)

Runners from Newton, Needham, Wellesley and beyond came together on Saturday, June 2 for the eighth annual For Pete's Sake 5K run/walk coordinated by Dunn Gaherin's .

Flavors from the Farmhouse are coming to the Farmers Market this weekend. In a Farmers Market announcement, they introduced the latest Chef in the House program 's participating chef: Gabriel Luz from the Farmhouse.

The relentless rain has already pushed the Charles River high enough to engulf the backyards of two homes on River Street in Natick this morning.

Robert Grant and William Balz of Weston have purchased the 16,000-square-foot office building at 27 Strathmore Rd. in Natick for $1.95 million.

Despite the sun this morning, clouds marching eastward are bringing rain to the Boston area this afternoon, National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Simpson said.

Monday, June 3 The gas station at the 1400 block of Highland Avenue was the scene of a reported crash involving two vehicles, which were being fueled at the time.

This marks the eighth consecutive time Brede has ranked in the annual list. According to Barron's , a leading financial publication, these financial advisors consistently deliver sharp insights and excellent service; the ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms, and the quality ... (more)

Want to own three local toy stores? Henry Bear's Park , with locations in Arlington, Cambridge and Brookline, is for sale.

Dead trees around South Street are coming down--in fact, neighbors believe it will make things safer there.

The National Weather Service predicts a small chance of showers and decreasing clouds in the evening.

Anew Needham restaurant, The Farmhouse, is a reminder of how much the front-of-the-house experience matters.