Needham, Massachusetts

GPTKB entity

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