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Locals enjoy NPD’s Open House

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Police Department (NPD) held their second annual Open House for all community members to come and enjoy. This event was from 10 am to 1 pm and located right at the police station. 

As attendees entered...

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Local students craft Halloween jewelry 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With Halloween right around the corner, the Sherborn Library decided to get tweens and teens in the spirit by hosting a Halloween Resin Jewelry event. Located in the Friends’ Teen Room on the second floor of the library, those in grades...

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Girls’ soccer soars against Westwood

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham girl’s soccer team played away at Westwood High School this past Saturday, October 19th for an intense matchup that led to a 1-0 shutout by the Rockets. 

Within the first half, the girls displayed excellent strength...

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Girls’ Volleyball triumphs over Concord-Carlisle

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Rockets Girls’ Volleyball team hosted the Concord-Carlisle Patriots this past Thursday, October 10th. This high-intensity match up consisted of the Rockets taking the first two sets of the game and clinching their win in the final set. 

Girls’ Soccer dominates Dedham

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn (DS) girls' soccer team hosted the Dedham Marauders on Tuesday, October 8, at Nora Searle Turf. On this chilly autumn evening, spectators gathered in the stands to watch an intense matchup that ended in a 5-0 shutout victory for...

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LFN hosts free DIY beauty product workshop 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted a body balm event to teach attendees to make their very own all natural body balms.

This free event was sponsored by the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN) and hosted Kulina...

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Springdale Field Festival celebrates community

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Mother’s Association (DMA) and the Dover Land Conservation Trust (DLCT) presented the Springdale Field Festival. This kickoff-to-fall event was located at Springdale Field right in Dover, MA in which the weather conditions could not have been more perfect. 

Seniors celebrate Robin Lampert

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Members of the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) came together at the South Street Center to celebrate Robin Lampert on her 20 years of being their Yoga instructor. The celebration took place right before she gave a presentation on Intro to...

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Medfield Soccer rolls with two big wins

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

The Medfield boys’ soccer team hosted the Dedham Marauders last Tuesday in an intense matchup that ended in a satisfying 3-2 victory for the Warriors. The crisp autumn chill in the air created the perfect atmosphere for the spectators gathered in...

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CRC hosts 14th Annual 5K

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Charles River Center (CRC) recently held their 14th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk at the end of last month. The weather could not have been more perfect for this event, hosting cloudy skies and a cool 68 degrees. 

Seniors appreciate cupcakes and creativity

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Members of the Needham Council On Aging (COA) gathered together at The Center at the Heights (CATH) to partake in an Art Appreciation event. Ran by Michele Marram, this hands-on presentation focused on American painter and printmaker Wayne Thiebaud. 

WYWC hosts 4th annual Harvestfest

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Young Women’s Club (WYWC) held their 4th annual Harvestfest at Martha Jones Elementary School this past Saturday, October 5th. The day was filled with fall-themed fun and there was certainly something for all the children to enjoy. 

Locals enjoy the annual Needham Harvest Fair

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Hosting cloudy skies and a cool 68 degrees, Needhamites gathered at Greene’s Field for the annual Needham Harvest Fair. This event is presented by the Town of Needham and the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC), in conjunction with the Needham Farmers...

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Needham resident fights for a cure

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This month, thirty women will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl charity boxing event. Among these thirty brave fighters is Needham resident Holly Khachadoorian-Elia.

On Thursday, October 10th...

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Apple Harvest Fair unites Walpole community

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole residents and visitors gathered at the Union Congregational Church in East Walpole for the annual Apple Harvest Fair, a day filled with fun activities for all ages. The event featured a small petting zoo with goats, chickens, ducks, and bunnies....

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Westwood Day shines through the rain

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Despite the below average temperature and downpour of rain, crowds of Westwood residents and more gathered together at Westwood High School to partake in the Westwood Day celebrations. This event happened on Saturday, September 21st and included an array of booths,...

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LFN author series returns for the fall

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the fall season upon us, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), in sponsorship with the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN), hosted their first event that is part of the LFN Fall Author Series. For this discussion, Babson Professor Jennifer Tosti-Kharas...

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COA makes fantastic pho

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover and Westwood Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again at Powisset Farm to join Chef Thi in learning how to make warm, flavorful, satisfying pho. This Vietnamese culinary favorite is typically made with broth, noodles, herbs and a...

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EAW celebrates Ganesha Chaturthi

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Estates at Walpole (EAW) community came together to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, who is depicted with the head of an elephant and symbolizes intellect and auspiciousness. Each night, the community gathered for prayer, dance, storytelling,...

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Home canning workshop at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation and in partnership with the Lexington Community Farm (LexFarm), the Sherborn Library shared an online home canning event. This event, which was led by Chef Afton Cyrus of Jam Sessions, was in honor of Massachusetts...

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