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Needham celebrates Hanukkah
January 9, 2025By Riley Fontana Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham embraces and celebrates all religions and traditions within its community. In honor of Hanukkah, the Chabad Jewish Center hosted a menorah lighting outside Needham Town Hall, inviting residents to come together in celebration. Rabbi Mendy Krinsky led the... more...
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Rep. Garlick reflects on career
January 9, 2025By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure to talk with Denise Garlick, Massachusetts House of Representative 13th Norfolk District. Garlick, who is about to end her seventh term in office, detailed some of the highlights throughout her career... more...
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Residents celebrate Denise Garlick
December 21, 2024By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter In honor of Representative Denise Garlick’s final days in office, a Celebration of Service was held at Powers Hall (Needham Town Hall) on Monday, December 9th. Those residents from Needham, Medfield and Dover were welcome to come and thank... more...
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COA gives thanks to Avenue Church
December 19, 2024By Madison ButkusHometown Weekly Reporter Needham Council on Aging (COA) members gathered at The Center at the Heights (CATH) to enjoy a pancake breakfast served by members of Avenue Church. This event is a part of an ongoing initiative that Avenue Church has started in... more...
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Paul McGee Trio play at Christ Church
December 19, 2024by Audrey AndersonHometown Weekly Reporter On Saturday evening, December 7, Christ Episcopal Church’s Jazz in the Sanctuary series continued to raise money for Haiti with a “A Charlie Brown Christmas” featuring the John Paul McGee trio, including McGee on piano, Max Ridley on bass, and... more...
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Rockets Thanksgiving Triumph
December 5, 2024In a thrilling traditional Thanksgiving Day rivalry game, the Needham Rockets edged out the Wellesley Raiders, securing a 20-13 victory in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Strong defensive performances, explosive plays, and a fourth-quarter surge defined this classic matchup between two storied programs. This was... more...
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Dr. Caplan discusses recent book at NFPL
November 27, 2024By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter With the fall season coming to an end, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), in sponsorship with the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN), hosted their final event that is part of the LFN Fall Author Series. For this discussion,... more...
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Needhamites gather for rededication ceremony
November 27, 2024By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Located just outside the heart of downtown Needham, the town’s oldest public building, originally East Needham High School, has a storied history. Opened in 1864, the building has undergone several transformations, culminating in its rededication on Saturday, November 23.... more...