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Monthly Archives: November 2017

Women’s rights musical to be performed

Women’s rights musical to be performed
“We Did It For You! Women’s Journey Through History” is set to be performed at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick on December 10 at 4 p.m. Written by Thea Iberall, "We Did It For You!" is a charming musical that tells of the struggles and triumphs women have undergone to get their basic rights...
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Needham dance finishes third in state

Needham dance finishes third in state
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A year after winning the fall Division I state title in 2016, the Needham High School club dance team had another incredibly successful campaign in 2017, capped off with a third-place finish on Saturday in Braintree at the all-state championship meet. Before their third place finish on Saturday, the Rocket dancers had performed...
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Needham’s Kohl signs with Michigan

Needham’s Kohl signs with Michigan
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Needham resident Jessica Kohl signed her national letter of intent to row at the University of Michigan on Tuesday. Kohl, a senior at Needham High School, will head to Ann Arbor following her graduation this spring and will row for one of the nation’s top programs; Michigan placed third...
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CATH celebrates Thanksgiving in style

CATH celebrates Thanksgiving in style
Members of the community gathered at Needhams Center at the Heights (CATH) for their annual Thanksgiving feast. Over 140 participants were served as they caught up with one another, ate delicious food, and listened to beautiful piano music. Afterwards, they were treated to a show by The Notables singing group. Read more

NHS presents Distinguished Career Awards

NHS presents Distinguished Career Awards
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On Friday, October 27, Needham High School held its 28th annual Distinguished Career Awards ceremony. This year’s recipients were Margaret Farrell (class of 1992), Technical Officer for Polio Eradication, UNICEF; Lisa Tanzer (class of 1985), President, Life is Good; and Andy Husbands (class of 1987), Chef/Owner, Tremont 647 and the Smoke Shop. [caption id="attachment_23074"...
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St. George art to adorn library

St. George art to adorn library
The late William St. George, local artist and former cable TV host, will have some of his paintings exhibited in the Walpole Library during the month of November. The paintings will show his versatility, exemplified in his paintings of horses, portraits, and landscapes of Walpole and surrounding area. The paintings will be displayed in the...
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Gorse Mill Studios opening doors

Gorse Mill Studios opening doors
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On Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, more than thirty Gorse Mill Studios artists will open their doors to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 9th annual Holiday Open Studios and art sale, in conjunction with an exhibition of Needham artist N.C. Wyeth. At this free event at...
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LWV encouraging women to speak out

LWV encouraging women to speak out
On Sunday, November 13, the League of Women Voters welcomed 20 Needham women to participate in the workshop “Public Speaking for Women Activists.” Tina Packer, a professional Shakespearean actress and director, led the workshop. Ms. Packer is the founding artistic director of “Shakespeare and Company” in the Berkshires, where she served in that capacity for...
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Human Rights Forum continues in December

Human Rights Forum continues in December
The next forum in the Needham Human Rights Series, “Stopping the Rising Tide of Hate,” will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 4-6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue. The keynote speaker will be Lecia Brooks, who leads the Southern Poverty Law Center’s outreach efforts on key initiatives and social...
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Garden Club hosting wreath/arrangement sale

Garden Club hosting wreath/arrangement sale
The Needham Garden Club will be holding its annual sale of holiday wreaths and table arrangements at the Needham Congregational Church, 1180 Great Plain Ave., from 9:00-1:00 on Saturday, Dec 2. The community is welcomed to see all the hand crafted wreaths and a wide variety of creative and unique arrangements for the holidays. The...
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A luncheon to be thankful for

A luncheon to be thankful for
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Council on Aging does quite a bit for their members. From exercise classes to knitting groups to lifestyle discussions, the COA provides seniors with countless opportunities to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. There’s one program, though, that the seniors enjoy most, and that’s the monthly party....
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Three Wolverines sign collegiate NLIs

Three Wolverines sign collegiate NLIs
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Westwood High School wrote the latest chapter of its athletic success story this week, as three Wolverines signed their national letters of intent to play a sport at the Division I level. [caption id="attachment_23059" align="alignright" width="225"]Timmy Hall (middle), who’s brother Bobby plays hockey at... </div data-src= Read more

Tammy DeWolfe running for MS

Tammy DeWolfe running for MS
Before sitting down with her family on Thanksgiving Day, Westwood resident Tammy DeWolfe will lace up her sneakers and run for a cure in the 20th Annual Boston Volvo Village Thanksgiving 5K Road Race, which raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter. Tammy knows all too well the effects that multiple...
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‘Sweeney Todd’ showcases Wellesley High talent

‘Sweeney Todd’ showcases Wellesley High talent
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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent From the very first day of the school year, WHS students, teachers, tech crew, pit, and POPS members began the long pre-production work necessary to present the dark comedy and musical thriller “Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Requiring a collaboration between the drama, technology, choral and music...
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Picking, Griffin back-boning Huskies

Picking, Griffin back-boning Huskies
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor There are many different roads that a young hockey player can take in his or her life. Some play the game up until their fates are determined during high school tryouts (*raises hand*). Others play in high school but give it up to pursue a college education. There are...
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David Oliver returning to WCC

David Oliver returning to WCC
By Rama K. Ramaswamy Jean Piaget once said, "we begin as little scientists," with an imperative to thrive by making logical sense of the world. Modern psychologists claim that the concept of "magic,” like scary movies or roller-coasters, challenge these sensibilities and upset our sense of stability, as well tickle the same psychological centers in our...
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Wellesley Cotillion upcoming, seeking donations

Wellesley Cotillion upcoming, seeking donations
The Wellesley Cotillion, a formal evening open to all high school juniors and seniors who reside in Wellesley or attend Wellesley High School, will be held on January 6, 2018. The 2018 Wellesley Cotillion will be held from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Boston University’s Metcalf Hall Ballroom, situated on the 2nd floor of the George Sherman Union...
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Griffin, Picking back-boning Huskies

Griffin, Picking back-boning Huskies
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor There are many different roads that a young hockey player can take in his or her life. Some play the game up until their fates are determined during high school tryouts (*raises hand*). Others play in high school but give it up to pursue a college education. There are also...
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Peter Betro is Person of the Year

Peter Betro is Person of the Year
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Although he retired from and closed Betro Pharmacy in August of the year, Peter Betro has kept his promise to remain involved in Walpole. Heading for what he thought would be just another 9 a.m. meeting, the Friends of St. Patrick were plotting something else. As Betro entered the...
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