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Silent Witnesses spread awareness
November 30, 2020Silent Witnesses, including children, all of whom were designed to honor victims of domestic violence. Photo by Emma Curry. By Maddie GerberHometown Weekly Intern From November 5-11, a series of human silhouettes lined the steps of the town hall, their figures casting shadows upon the... more...
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The Tapples release Christmas single
November 30, 2020Needham’s youngest recording artists are back with new music. The Tapples’ holiday single, “Magical Christmas,” is now available on all streaming platforms. The song is a crescendo of harmonies that builds and eventually culminates with a nine-part moving harmony that simulates a choir of carolers.... more...
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Community Council adjusts programs during pandemic
November 30, 2020By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Now in its ninetieth year, the Needham Community Council runs a vast array of programs to serve the Needham community. Unfortunately, when COVID-19 forced so many outlets to drastically alter how they are run, the Needham County Council had to... more...
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Norfolk Lodge announces Christmas tree sale
November 25, 2020The Norfolk Lodge, A.F. & A.M. annual Christmas tree sale is back for Christmas 2020, over 45 years after its first Christmas tree sale was held in 1972. The Christmas tree sale will be held from November 27 through December 23. Hours on Monday through... more...
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Women’s Club readies House Tour, parade
November 25, 2020For 22 years, the Needham Women's Club has hosted an annual Holiday House Tour to raise funds to support the Club’s charities. This year's tour will be an outdoor, drive-by event. The club is inviting its neighbors to decorate their homes, porches, or yards with... more...
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New Needham mural a community effort
November 25, 2020By Amelia TaralloHometown Weekly Staff Type in "Red Wing Bay" into a GPS-enabled device. You’ll get directions to a road by the Needham-Dover border. There, you will find a section of the rail trail. Turn onto the parking lot beside the Charles River and you’ll... more...
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TOPSoccer athletes play through pandemic
November 24, 2020By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter While the world was fretting over whether professional sports would be cancelled and season ticket holders wondering how they would occupy their Sundays this fall, some families were rooting for the return of sports for much more important reasons. For... more...
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Retailers to extend holiday hours
November 19, 2020Local businesses and restaurants are banding together to encourage support from patrons during this holiday season. In an attempt to encourage shoppers to find holiday gifts through local stores, many Needham retailers have extended their hours on Thursdays. Selected restaurants are offering deals to patrons... more...