June 20, 2024
• Needham held its first observance of Juneteenth with remarks from local, state, and federal officials. The holiday has only just been recognized as a federal holiday, but its roots run deep in American History. At the Needham Town Common, residents and officials gathered to kick off a new tradition, reflecting on the meaning of the holiday, and what it means for us locally and for people across the nation.
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