With a true New England village feel, Needham is a very comfortable environment in which to live, work and play. The many restaurants, shops and ongoing activities create a sense of community that appeals to families that love to call Needham home.

Sudbury is well know for the Wayside Inn which may well be the country’s oldest operating inn dating back to 1716. The inn was build and run by the the Howe family until Henry Ford bought it in the min 1920s. Following his purchase of the inn, it was restored and donated to a charitable foundation which continues to operate the inn today. You can experience centuries of history by dining in or staying overnight at the inn. The inn offers opportunities to learn about the Howe family and about Henry Ford’s efforts to maintain this piece of living history.

Settled in the 1600’s, Wellesley wasn’t actually called Wellesley but rather was a part of Dedham. Following that, the area became a part of West Needham and it wasn’t until the residents of West Needham voted to secede from Needham in 1880 that the area became known as Wellesley.

Auburndale, which is one of the thirteen Villages of Newton, is situated at the western end of Newton near the intersection of interstate highways 90 and 95. Auburndale is home to approximately 9,000 people living in the 3,200 homes within the Village. Roughly one third of these homes were built prior to 1940 providing a historic feel to nearly every neighborhood.

Located in the easternmost section of Newton, the village of Chestnut Hill was originally settled by the Hammond family in 1665. The initial Hammond property encompassed all of what is now the Newton portion of Chestnut Hill. The family remained in the area for generations, giving its name to Hammond Street, Hammond Woods and Hammond Pond.

Among the thirteen villages of Newton is a village known as Waban. Located in southwestern Newton, Waban is currently home to just over 5,400 people and the many local businesses serving the thriving community. The Waban Station ushers residents to and from work and helps students reach the many nearby educational institutions.