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All about Needham News at the CATH

All about Needham News at the CATH

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On October 16, the League of Women Voters® of Needham held their Fall Forum 2023 titled "Learn All About It: Sources of Needham News" at the Center at the Heights (CATH). Four representatives from local news organizations in Needham presented their...

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LWV hosting Meet the Candidates Night

LWV hosting Meet the Candidates Night
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is set to host Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, February 28, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library. A meet and greet reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief ceremony honoring retired elected officials. The candidates forum begins promptly...
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Westwood Library hosts immigration forum

Westwood Library hosts immigration forum
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Dedham, Walpole, and Westwood hosted an immigration forum at the Westwood Public Library on Monday, October 1. The event was hosted by the convener of the LWV, Marcia Hirshberg, and included a three-person panel: Marion Davis, Jose Carrasquillo, and Ernesto. Davis is...
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Women’s rights musical coming to Walpole


Women’s rights musical coming to Walpole

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After fair pay activist Lilly Ledbetter saw "We Did It For You!", she said, “This play should go to Washington.” This testimonial confirmed that the musical was more than just something to entertain people, but it was destined to take a center stage role in the political war for women’s rights. Written by...
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‘Library’s Congress’ wins Needham Civics Bee

‘Library’s Congress’ wins Needham Civics Bee

By Josh Perry Hometown Weekly Staff

On Sunday afternoon, 15 teams of Needham community members competed at the high school to find out who knew more about local, state, and federal government in the annual League of Women Voters Civics Bee.

The winning team was “The Library’s Congress,” which included Sandra...

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