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Art in Bloom blossoms on Monday
The month of March is only a week away, and we will soon be hitting the one-year mark of the nationwide COVID lockdown. There is good news, though: this year, Needham’s Art in Bloom will be a virtual exhibit and open on Monday, March 1, at... more...0Needham
Local artist raises funds for community
By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter While the boredom of COVID-19 lockdowns has led most young people to do nothing other than spend more time on the internet, some teenagers are doing much more productive things with their newfound, mandatory time away from friends. Take Needham’s... more...0Needham
Needham hosts open vaccination clinic
By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter While many towns are developing their own small vaccination clinics for residents, Needham uniquely has access to the types of freezers that allow them to store either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. While this makes things a bit more difficult... more...0Needham
NHS Theatre performs ‘War of the Worlds’
Howard Koch and Freddie Filmore, played by Lily Oehlkers and Brian Curry briefly discuss the background of Welles’ recording. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Decades before “Cannibal Holocaust,” “Ghostwatch,” “The Blair Witch Project,” “Mermaids: The Body Found,” or “The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan”... more...0Needham
Crowds embrace Rail Trail despite cold
Despite incredibly cold temperatures, the trail was crowded with walkers and bicycle riders. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Who would be insane enough to walk the Needham Rail Trail on the coldest day of the year? Apparently, a lot of people - when I went... more...0Needham
The Tapples release their new album
The Tapples pose for a group photo ahead of the release of their second album, “Where You’ve Been.” By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter The state that produced bands like Aerosmith, New Edition, Boston, New Kids on the Block and The Cars hasn’t had a band... more...0Needham
Free two-hour meter parking extended
The Needham Select Board has approved the extension of free two-hour parking at town metered spots. This extension is planned to last until June 30, 2021, as a way to continue encouraging shopping at the many local businesses in Needham. Free two-hour parking is one... more...0Needham
Needham honors MLK via Zoom ceremony
Sean K. Ellis, the subject of Netflix’s “Trial 4” appeared to speak on the work he is doing to fight voter suppression and police brutality. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter With COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts showing very little signs of slowing down, like so many... more...
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