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Looking ahead to winter sports

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As winter descends upon Needham High School, the campus is abuzz with excitement as students and athletes prepare for the highly anticipated winter sports season. Featuring a diverse array of offerings, including boys' swim team, boys' and girls' hockey, wrestling,...

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ICON celebrates Diwali

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

In honor of Diwali, the Indian Community of Needham (ICON) hosted a celebration on Saturday, November 18th, in the town of Dedham. This annual event reached its maximum capacity of 260 people, with ICON members gathering at St. John of Damascus...

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Needhamites celebrate annual Blue Tree Lighting 

By Paula Roberts

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham’s Blue Tree Lighting was held this past Saturday, December second, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on the beautifully renovated Needham Town Common. There was ample parking in Town lots on Chapel Street, Chestnut Street, Lincoln Street, and Dedham Avenue. The event...

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Wrapping up fall sports

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As the autumn leaves made their final descent, the Needham sports teams achieved notable success during the fall of 2023. The season was a rollercoaster of emotions for our athletes, marked by thrilling victories and triumphs. Here is a comprehensive...

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NOS hosts Fall Art Pop-up shop at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Those looking for some beautiful, handmade works of art were in luck earlier this month as the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted the Needham Open Studios (NOS) Fall Art Pop-up shop. The Community Room was filled with twelve unique artists...

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Needham bids farewell to Segaloff’s Jewelers

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

After an illustrious 78-year journey in the industry, Segaloff’s Jewelers is bidding farewell to its cherished location in Needham. While the official closing date is yet to be announced, owner Bernie Segaloff will gradually conclude sales activities by the end of...

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Girls’ Volleyball falls in Final Four

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Needham fans, adorned in blue and gold, gathered to support the fifth-seeded Needham girls' volleyball team on Wednesday, November 15th, as they embarked on a crucial postseason match against Newton-North at Newton-South. In a lengthy and hard-fought battle, the Rockets succumbed...

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Needham Boys’ Soccer fights for State Championship

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

“You get out what you put in,” This fall season, the Needham boys’ soccer team embodied the phrase as they pursued the Division I State Championship, led by a graduating class of 16 seniors. The Rockets, driven by their hard work,...

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Discovering the beauty of indigenous culture at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Abenaki/Mi’kmaq Tribal member Ray LaChance stopped by the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) earlier this month for some storytelling and fun craft making. He also brought along some special artifacts for everyone to look at and some instruments to play.

Hometown Weekly’s holiday bucket list

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

As the holiday season unfolds, a palpable sense of magic and joy permeates the air. The conclusion of November heralds a season of merriment, and December glistens with the luminosity of festive lights. Revel in the spirit of the holidays and...

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Needhamites enjoy annual pancake breakfast

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Families and friends flocked to the Newman Elementary School in Needham on Saturday, November 4th, as the Rotary Club held their annual pancake breakfast. On the menu were fluffy pancakes with savory sausages immersed in golden-delicious maple syrup. There were also...

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Gas line explosion on Prince Street

By Paula Roberts

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On the morning of November 4th, a two-story colonial at 126 Prince Street in Needham, was demolished by a gas line explosion as a result of utility work. The house was destroyed by a two-alarm fire. According to Thomas Conroy, Needham...

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Cultivating spiritual connections at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Back by popular demand, Medium Cathy Ripley Greene returned to The Center at The Heights (CATH) in Needham! This event was open to the general public and the room was far from empty in anticipation for an incredible evening! 

Rockets soar past Brookline Warriors

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

It was a lively night at the Needham Gymnasium on Monday, November 6th, as the Needham girls' volleyball team sought to settle their rivalry with Brookline in the Sweet 16 round of the post-season. Both teams were intensely focused on...

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We Remember Our Veterans open house

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Veterans Day, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds hosted their “We Remember Our Veterans” Open House this past Wednesday, November 9th. All were welcomed to explore the building while enjoying some light refreshments and a musical performance. 

A scary good time at the UCC

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little one’s got to wear their costumes a couple days early this year and participate in a Trunk or Treat event located at The Congregational Church of Needham, UCC. This past Saturday, October 28th, thirteen cars filled the parking lot of...

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Girls’ Field Hockey cinch first playoff win

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Laces were securely fastened to cleats, hair expertly braided and tied into ponytails, and the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation and excitement as the Needham field hockey team hosted their inaugural playoff match against the Newton North Tigers. In a hard-fought battle,...

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Needham Spikes Cancer

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

Almost every individual has a personal connection to someone who has faced the formidable challenge of battling cancer, be it a parent, sibling, friend, or cousin. This experience is widely acknowledged as one of life's most demanding trials. The journey...

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Field Hockey falls to the Porkers

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On an unseasonably warm late October evening, spectators gathered to witness Needham High's penultimate match of the regular season. With a record of 13-3, the Needham Rockets faced off against their hosts, the formidable Walpole Porkers, who boasted a 16-1 record....

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Norfolk Masonic Building holds open house

By Joseph Maddalena

Hometown Weekly Correspondent

The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts hosted its yearly open house initiative where every lodge in the state of Massachusetts hosted an open house on the same day. This event aimed to foster relationships with local communities and invite members of the...

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