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Jordan Rich discusses 50+ years in radio

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Matt Robinson interviewed WBZ Radio host Jordan Rich at the Needham Free Public Library, as the final discussion at the Library Foundation of Needham’s Author Series. Robinson and Rich discussed stories from the new book “ON AIR: My 50-year Love Affair...

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Barone captivates The Center

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Francesco Barone, an award-winning classical guitarist, gave his audience a captivating performance at The Center at Medfield. The concert was presented as a collaboration of the Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield and as part of a New England...

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“Bridging the Abstract” at Sherborn Library

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Artist Lisa Hayden presented powerful abstract paintings at the opening reception for her exhibit, “Bridging the Abstract,” at the Sherborn Library on April 27. The spring art show will run until May 31st. 

Hayden studied studio art at...

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Exemplary school art at Zullo

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts held a reception for their annual show of artwork by Medfield’s students and teachers. This reception was very different from the others held during the year. The room was packed with art fans. Small...

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Jeff Snow presents Celtic folk songs

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Multi-instrumentalist Jeff Snow presented his concert “A Softer Side of Celtic” on Saturday, April 6 at the Dover Town Library. His demeanor was humble and friendly as he entered the Community Room and walked to the front where his instruments—a guitar,...

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The history of the Sherborn Women’s Reformatory

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

As part of the Town of Sherborn’s 300th anniversary celebration, the Sherborn Historical Society and the Sherborn Library presented a program on Tuesday, March 12, titled “Sent to Sherborn: The Sherborn Women’s Reformatory.” Estelle Friedman, Edgar E. Robinson Professor in United...

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25th Annual JWCW Fashion Show

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Junior Women’s Club held its 25th Annual Fashion Show, Come on, Barbie! Let's Go Party!, at the elegant and spacious Four Points by Sheraton Norwood’s Tiffany Ballroom. Over 700 women attended, many dressed in bright pink for the Barbie theme,...

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Locals craft lanterns at Sherborn Library

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, the Sherborn Library held a fun Lotus Lantern Workshop. The workshop was led via the Internet by Younhee Shin from the New York City office of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Local participants could choose to participate in...

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Finding your life’s purpose at NFPL

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

At the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), Matt Robinson interviewed Sanjiv Chopra and Gina Vild about their book, “The Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose–and Live a Happier, Healthier Life.” The event was presented by the Library Foundation...

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History of Medfield State Hospital

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, Richard DeSorgher, a popular local historian and former Medfield history teacher, spoke on the history of the Medfield State Hospital to a full-capacity crowd gathered at Farthest Star Sake, located off North Meadows Road.

The Bellforge Arts...

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The Tapples rock Boston

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham’s own talented high-school age band, The Tapples, was chosen as one of seven Massachusetts bands to compete in a preliminary round of the Last Band Standing talent showcase and competition organized by the New England Music Awards. They appeared at...

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Praise for Sweet Honey in Powers Hall

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham’s venerable Great Hall Concert Series, celebrating 10 years in 2023-2024, presented Sweet Honey In the Rock®, celebrating their 50th year in Powers Hall. Sweet Honey in the Rock, an all-woman, African-American a cappella group, was established in 1973. The enormously...

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Fun at the MCPE Spelling Bee

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) held their 17th Annual fun-style spelling bee on March 15 at the Medfield High School Auditorium. The event was graciously sponsored by Medfield Orthodontics. Rounds were held first for Dale School, and then for...

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Tips for photographing a total solar eclipse

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In case you weren’t aware, there will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! There won’t be another one until August 3, 2044. At the Walpole Public Library on Thursday, March 14, award-winning photographer Silvana Della Camera shared important...

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Delicious diabetic cooking at the DTL

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The affable David Wheeler led a lighthearted discussion on principles of healthy eating in his talk, “Delicious Diabetic Cooking,” at the Dover Town Library (DTL) on Saturday, March 9. He shared his knowledge of nutrition, took questions, and offered recipes and...

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Westwood Artists present annual gallery show

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Artists, an informal collaborative of makers living in Westwood, are holding their sixth annual gallery show in the main branch of the Westwood Public Library from March 1 to 29. The show features the work of 13 local artists...

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Art in Bloom at NFPL

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Beth Shalom Garden Club and Needham High School’s art department collaborated for the 16th year to present Needham’s Art in Bloom on March 9 and 10 at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). This highly anticipated annual spring event showcased...

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John Silber’s personal and professional legacy

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently,  as part of its Library Foundation of Needham series, the Needham Free Public Library presented Rachel Silber Devlin discussing her new book “Snapshots of My Father, John Silber” with Matt Robinson, host of “The Writer’s Block” on the Needham Channel.

Nikki Haley rallies in Needham

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

One of nine rallies planned by Nikki Haley in the days leading up to Super Tuesday, the Needham rally began at the Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel on Friday night, with the crowd filtering in, holding lawn signs aloft, proudly wearing campaign...

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Needham Takes Back the Night

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham High School’s Take Back the Night club held their annual domestic and sexual violence awareness program on Thursday, February 8, at the Needham Town Hall. The club shared local stories of violence against women to help the community recognize the...

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