gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:town
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gptkbp:area
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6.5 square miles
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gptkbp:climate
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Humid continental climate
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gptkbp:coordinates
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42.2814° N, 71.2470° W
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gptkbp:cultural_aspect
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Public art installations
Local sports teams
Community events and festivals
Historical preservation efforts
Art and music programs
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gptkbp:demographics
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Diverse community
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gptkbp:economy
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Suburban residential
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gptkbp:education
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Public and private schools
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gptkbp:elevation
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100 feet
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gptkbp:established
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1711
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:Needham_Open_Studios
gptkb:Needham_Music_Festival
gptkb:Needham_4th_of_July_Parade
gptkb:Needham_Winter_Market
Needham Harvest Fair
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gptkbp:founded_by
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Early settlers from Dedham, Massachusetts
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gptkbp:government_type
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Representative town meeting
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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gptkb:MBTA_Commuter_Rail
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Growth in the 20th century
Part of the American Revolution
Incorporated in 1711
Post-World War II suburban expansion
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Part of the Boston metropolitan area
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Needham, Massachusetts
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gptkbp:landmark
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gptkb:Needham_Memorial_Park
gptkb:Needham_High_School
gptkb:Needham_Historical_Society
gptkb:Needham_Public_Library
gptkb:Needham_Town_Hall
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Norfolk_County
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gptkbp:mayor
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gptkb:Matthew_A._E._Mc_Gowan
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gptkbp:notable_person
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gptkb:Matt_Le_Blanc
gptkb:Barbara_Walters
gptkb:John_Adams
gptkb:Ben_Affleck
gptkb:Michael_J._Fox
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Greater_Boston
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gptkbp:population
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31,000
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gptkbp:recreation
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Parks and sports facilities
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gptkbp:school_district
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gptkb:Needham_Public_Schools
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gptkbp:sister_city
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gptkb:Needham,_England
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gptkbp:time_zone
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Eastern Time Zone
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gptkbp:transportation
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Public bus services
Major highways access
Bicycle paths and walking trails
Commuter rail service to Boston
Proximity to Boston Logan International Airport
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gptkbp:website
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www.needhamma.gov
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gptkbp:zip_code
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02492
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Trip_Advisor
gptkb:N._C._Wyeth
gptkb:Shark
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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