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Five things you need to know for August 23, 2013 in Needham and Wellesley.

Email Grahame.Turner@patch.com Phone 617-817-5794 Hometown Acton, Mass. Birthplace Ascot, United Kingdom Birthday Oct. 29, 1984 Bio: I came to Boston initially to attend Northeastern University as an Engineering student, before realizing Math was not my strong suit. I graduated with a degree in English, class of 2008. I worked as a technical writer, and then began a freelancer writing career in 2009, which soon lead me to Patch, which was my first adventure in Journalism.
On the side, I am a creative writer interested in short stories--I'd eventually like to write a novel. I spend too much time on the internet, and am fascinated by the sense of community that builds up around social networking.
I grew up in Acton, Mass, fell in love with the Boston area during college, and now live in Jamaica Plain, Mass.
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Politics
I am registered independent, but tend to lean toward Democratic ideas. I believe that good ideas have no political leaning, and that the Nation's greatest resource is its people.
Religion
When asked, I describe myself as "agnostic, leaning toward atheism." I was raised in a Christian church, and can still both believe in and respect the community of believers in any religious group.
Five things you need to know for August 23, 2013 in Needham and Wellesley.

A selection of weekend events for Needham and Wellesley.
A selection of weekend events for Needham and Wellesley.
Details on Wellesley's fixed-route bus service, expected to begin in October. Public hearings on service slated for September, and a survey is online now.
The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
A young girl from Needham gets a playhouse from the Make A Wish foundation, the Hometown Weekly reports.
New uniforms for the police department went into service on August 15.
A look at what's new on the market in Wellesley, provided by Zillow.
A look at the latest on the market in Needham, courtesy of Zillow.
Five things you need to know today about August 22, 2013 for Needham and Wellesley.
Five things you need to know today about August 22, 2013 for Needham and Wellesley.
The trial has been extended indefinitely and new markings will be added overnight Tuesday.
The trial has been extended indefinitely and new markings will be added overnight Tuesday.
Gardening groups and others will plant daffodils along the entire Boston Marathon route.
We've started the list, but now we're calling on agents and home sellers to post your sales here.
We've started the list, but now we're calling on agents and home sellers to post your sales here.
Five things you need to know today for August 21, 2013 in Needham and Wellesley.
Five things you need to know today for August 21, 2013 in Needham and Wellesley