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VFW to dedicate Lennie’s Kitchen
October 14, 2026Needham VFW Post 2498 is proud to honor the memory and extraordinary community service of Lennie Hamilton with the dedication of the VFW kitchen in his name — Lennie's Kitchen. He began giving his time to Needham VFW Post 2498 while serving as a Needham... more...
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Wellesley Hills Branch Library Reopening
October 14, 2026By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff This past weekend Wellesley locals celebrated the reopening of the Hills Branch of the Wellesley Library. After four months of closed doors and behind-the-scenes work, the building was opened with a new coat of paint, fabric, and more. “We... more...
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NHS Theater Club SAMD to present ‘Freaky Friday’
October 14, 2026Needham High School’s Students Acting to Make a Difference (SAMD) will present “Freaky Friday: A New Musical” Oct. 23-25 at Newman Elementary School Auditorium. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit OrigiNation, a Boston nonprofit that provides performing arts programs for young people. SAMD is... more...
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Needham Residents lead the way at Alzheimer’s Walk
October 14, 2026Needham natives and mother-daughter duo, Karen and Katherine O'Malley, are calling on friends and neighbors in Needham to join them on Sunday, October 25th at the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer's. The O'Malleys serve on the Walk's planning committee, reaching out to the community all year long.... more...
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Needham coaches play on international stage
September 15, 2026By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly While the players of the Rockets’ field hockey team are starting their first games of the season, coaches Tessa Taylor and Margaret Kelly just wrapped up their own time on the field last month. Both earned spots in their respective... more...
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Miles completes solo journey of the Charles
September 15, 2026By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent Over the summer, Needham resident Michael “Mike” Miles completed a four-day solo journey that followed the Charles River from its source in Hopkinton MA, all the way to Boston by kayaking and hiking. On top of the rigors that... more...
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Lauren Ambrose returns to Needham
September 10, 2026Acclaimed actor and singer Lauren Ambrose will open the 13th season of the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series with a special, one-night-only evening of music and storytelling at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Needham Town Hall. Joined by Grammy-nominated pianist, singer and... more...
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Miles completes solo journey of the Charles
September 10, 2026By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent Over the summer, Needham resident Michael “Mike” Miles completed a four-day solo journey that followed the Charles River from its source in Hopkinton MA, all the way to Boston by kayaking and hiking. On top of the rigors that... more...