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Social Distance Files: Needham Reservoir
June 3, 2020This girl got bored of fishing and caught herself in the net. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Last February, an individual named Emma Fleck tweeted “if you haven’t been in the Hometown Weekly…are you even from Needham?” I found that tweet a couple of months... more...
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Needham town buildings reopening June 1
May 28, 2020Starting on June 1, all town buildings, with the exception of the Center at the Heights and the Needham Free Public Library, will reopen for appointments. To book an appointment, visit the Town departments website here and select the department. Town Hall can also be... more...
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Needham begins reopening recreational spots
May 27, 2020Needham has begun it's first phase of reopening the town's recreational spots. As of May 25, the public tennis courts (located at Mills, Newman, and Needham High School) have reopened for passive, no-contact recreational activities. Town playgrounds, basketball courts, and the pools at the Rosemary... more...
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Social Distance Files: Hemlock Gorge
May 24, 2020A guitar player practices his craft in the shadow of Echo Bridge. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter I went to buy cigarettes (for my mom, not that it matters) this week, and the person behind the counter asked: “you’re 21, aren’t you?” I briefly appreciated... more...
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Kids’ dandelion business takes off
May 24, 2020By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff One of the biggest struggles of quarantine is the unending obstacle of making sure kids are constantly entertained. For some, it’s as easy as handing them a tablet and letting them disappear into a plethora of apps or watching... more...
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Grace Snow receives NAA Scholarship Award
May 22, 2020Grace Snow, a Needham High School senior, has been selected as the recipient of the Needham Art Association's (NAA) $1000 Scholarship Award. Scholarship Chair Jessica Gallo and the scholarship committee worked closely with NHS fine arts teacher Katherine Bergeron to select seniors to be considered... more...
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Annual Town Meeting set for June 8
May 22, 2020The Needham Select Board has voted to hold the Annual Town Meeting in the Memorial Park parking lot on June 8th at 5:00 p.m. Though normally held in Powers Hall, this new meeting spot will allow for the safe social distancing of those who wish... more...
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May 22 deadline for absentee, early ballot apps
May 22, 2020Today is the deadline for Needham residents wishing to vote in the May 26th election via absentee and early vote by mail ballots. Those wishing to vote with a mail-in ballot must submit their application today by noon. To do so, residents can fill out... more...