Transform Your Home in Minutes by PATRICIA BAKER on MARCH 15, 2014 · in HELP AROUND THE HOUSE Does your house need a new look? Do you think changing the look will take too much time or money? Using small changes can often have a big effect. Here are some low-effort and low-cost ideas that can quickly transform your space: 1. Switch out lampshades and/or finials or change a chandelier 2. Reframe or rearrange artwork 3. Have favorite photos printed on canvas and hang them front and center 4. Swap throws and/or pillows 5. Change a rug or pull it up to expose hardwood or tile floors 6. Take out “high-hat” light in living room for a more ambient atmosphere 7. Give your bookcase a makeover 8. Clear the clutter 9. Switch out bar stools 10. Change drawer knobs and/or cabinet handles 11. Put ne... 03/15/2014

Needham, MA July 4th Independence Day Celebration Events *Parade to Feature Boston Marathon First responders Nine different units of irst responders will be participating in this year's Needham, MA Fourth of July parade, inclduing Needham's own purblic safety officers.  Marching in the parade will be representatives of: Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, MBTA, MIT, Needham, Newton, and Watertown Police Departments and the FBI. The Needham MA Exchange Club is pleased to  honor the brave men and women who responded to the events following the attack of April 15 at the peril of their own lives and safety. On addition to the first responders there will be a full compliment of local and state officials taking part in the parade, inclduing Congressman Joe Kennedy, Attorney General martha Coakley, ... 06/28/2013