NHS alumna Erika Ogbebor displays her incredible painting.
By Maddie Gerber
Hometown Weekly Intern
“This is what America means to me as a black man,” said Amo-Mensah Amota, an artist from Glastonbury, Connecticut, gesturing to the detailed graphite and charcoal drawing behind him. Amota’s piece...
Equal Justice in Needham (EJN) is a newly established, multi-generational, diverse group of Needham residents, who believe that Needham can and should be a town in which Black people and other people of color (POC) who are here as residents, students, employees, and visitors feel safe, seen, and valued.
Following...
To the Patrons and Fans of Dover Town Library -
As Dover’s Library Trustees, we, like so many of you, are eagerly looking forward to the library’s reopening. If you love the library as we do, it’s wonderful to hear these dates announced.
- July 20: Pick-up...
On July 14 at 6 p.m., part three of the four-part “Wake Up, Wellesley” series, titled “Where Do We Go From Here?”, will be live-streamed here. This forum will feature experts, educators, and allies at the forefront of national anti-racist efforts. Through this...
By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Ernest Hemingway once offered some simple advice for trusting people: “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them,” he wrote.
This likely would have been a difficult concept to embrace, though, for a young girl...
Esmeralda is a sweet petite tricolored female beagle found stray in by an Animal Control Officer in rural Virginia where we have rescue partners. She is estimated to be 7 years old, healthy and 22 pounds. She is shy at first but warms up and is friendly to people and dogs once she...
Can you help me? I need a new home ASAP. My name is Pippins, and I am 5 years old. My family found me on the side of the road when I was a kitten but they can no longer care for me. I'm friendly, quiet and love to be pet and brushed....
John Edward Piasecki, age 80, passed away peacefully in his Walpole, Massachusetts home on Tuesday June 30, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on February 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Stephen and Margaret (Fitzgibbons) Piasecki. As a proud Walpole Townie, Jack attended the Old Stone...
The Needham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2498 is saddened and disheartened to learn of the vandalism of American Flags at Memorial Park during the 4th of July weekend. Several flags were burned or stolen.
These flags are provided to a Needham citizen who volunteers to place the flags along...
By Ella Kohler
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On the afternoon of June 7, North Street was flooded with colorful signs and calls for justice as hundreds gathered to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd. After the event, attendees dispersed, returned home, and put away...
Richard Joseph Sotir, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in his Norfolk, Massachusetts home. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 25, 1951, he was the son of the late Rachie and Stacia (Gutowski) Sotir. Dick spent his early years living in Roslindale, where he attended Boston Technical School through his...
Photos courtesy of Cecilia Brooks and other WHS senior parents
Photo by Reshma Goenka
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Wellesley residents Sanya Goenka (10th grade) and her sister, Sanah (6th grade), decided to "do their part" by organizing two projects called Help Educate and Help Thank Our Healthcare Heroes.
Help Educate is...
Pie (right) and Jack (left) are owner surrenders from Virginia. They had been living in uncleanly conditions so a good samaritan took them in a few months ago. Unfortunately, she already had several dogs and her neighbors complained leading to the county forcing her to give away some of the dogs. We took...
It is heartbreaking to see a very senior dog like Chip end up in a shelter, so we hope his stay will be short. Chocolate Chip's tail wags, and his eyes light up when he sees that you are stopping to take him out for a walk. If you have treats, all the...
Of Medfield, passed away in a fatal car accident on June 6, 2020. Bob was born on November 13, 1974 to Robert C. and Nancy L. (Dakin) Harrington. Beloved father to his “girls” Caroline, Madeline and Bethany. Bob’s daughters were his life, they were his world. Bob also leaves behind his sister, Susan...
On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Gregory John Shesko passed away at home with his wife and daughter present, exactly one month shy of his 77th birthday. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Alexandria (Maskewich) and John Shesko, he lived most of his life in Needham, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife Marilyn...
Protestors march through Needham Center towards the Town Hall.
By Maddie Gerber
Hometown Weekly Intern
“My full name is Oluwatoni,” said recent NHS graduate Olu Ajayi, addressing the hundreds of black-clad Needhamites who were gathered on Memorial Field below her. “It’s said exactly as it’s...
Richard passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2020, at the age of 67. Born in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Victor Abecunas and Joan Carlson. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Jean Nizinkirck, son Lee, daughter Cara, and his dog Missy. Richard is also...
Carol Blumental, a resident of Westwood since 1969, passed away on June 1, 2020. She was the beloved wife of George for 54 years and loving mother of sons, David, of China and Hong Kong and Michael of Lakeville, MA. In addition, she leaves behind her daughter - in - law, Feng Li...
