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Needham Open Studios moves outdoors
September 23, 2021Although not as many as would have taken place with a traditional setup, there were some live art demonstrations, like this one from Mark Richards. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Usually a spring event, COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 and 2021 iterations of Needham Open Studios.... more...
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Jog Your Memory 5K goes live
September 15, 2021Mitchell Elementary School’s “Welcome Back” sign could just as well have been talking about the race, which had to go entirely virtual last year because of COVID-19. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter After Jess Rice’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2007, she and... more...
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ICON celebrates Indian Independence Day
August 19, 2021Despite having only thirty minutes, the event was able to include speeches, singing and traditional dances. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Sunday afternoon at Needham Town Hall, ICON (Indian Community of Needham) a secular nonprofit organization aimed at “celebrating and preserving the culture and heritage... more...
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Library hosts ‘Edge of the Street’
August 11, 2021Paula Pitman Brown’s work, which includes large pieces on the wall and smaller ones in the library’s display case, is available for purchase. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter As COVID-19 lockdowns swept across the world, suddenly the internet was flooded with videos of animals retaking... more...
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Patrons fly in to see raptors
August 5, 2021By Amelia TaralloHometown Weekly Staff Have you ever been outside and heard the sound of a hooting owl? Have you spotted the fast flying of a peregrine falcon, or the rusty tail feathers of a red-tailed hawk? If so, you’ve seen some of the birds... more...
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Carnival returns after COVID absence
July 27, 2021Placed on top of the hill at Needham High, the Ferris wheel provided great photo opportunities. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter After being shut down due to COVID-19 last year, on last Thursday night, the annual Rotary Club Carnival returned to Needham High School. While... more...
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Summer at Charles River Peninsula
July 22, 2021While far from crowded, there was at least some activity at the Charles River Peninsula Saturday afternoon. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter For a brief moment on Saturday afternoon, it seemed like if you weren’t going to use your kayak right then and there, you... more...
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Center at the Heights reopens
July 15, 2021By Amelia TaralloHometown Weekly Staff In March of 2020, seniors centers around the country closed to protect residents and workers from the COVID-19 pandemic raging around the country. For over a year, councils on aging shifted their work as best they could, adopting online, phone-based,... more...