By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Department of Public Works (DPW) stopped by the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) to put on a demonstration about how composting works. Little ones and their guardians packed into the “snack” room of the NFPL to not only hear...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Wednesday, July 3rd the Exchange Club of Needham (ECON) put on a pre-fourth of July celebration at Memorial Park. This spectacular event consisted of children activities, a pie eating contest, a concert, fireworks, and more.
According...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their twenty-second anniversary, Medfield on the Charles, New England’s Premier Auto Show, was at Hospital Road. This classic and custom auto show welcomed an array of cars from vintage to brand new.
Despite the rather humid...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite the construction happening on Sanger Street next to the Sherborn Library, little ones and their guardians filed into the Nora’s Treehouse Room in the Children’s Wing to enjoy a crafternoon. Happening on July 3rd, this week’s crafts were fourth of...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Friends of the Sherborn Library were excited to bring back their Summer Concert Series to the Sherborn Library lawn on Wednesday, June 26th. Despite the forecasted thunderstorms later that evening, families and friends gathered onto the lawn, eager to hear...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event with true crime authors Dr. Katherine Ramsland & Tracy Ullman. Throughout this event, Ramsland and Ullman discussed their book "The Serial Killer's...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Council for Arts & Culture and the Massachusetts Cultural Council invited His Majesty's 4th "King's Own" Regiment of Foot to Needham on Saturday, June 22nd. The King’s Own recreates a Light Infantry Company of British Regulars as they appeared...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Co-sponsored by The Center at Medfield and the Medfield Public Library (MPL), The Center welcomed Queen Elizabeth II. She was portrayed by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents: Historical Women, Making The Past Present. This specific adaptation was titled Queen Elizabeth...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 2024 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition was held at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday, June 21 with finals on Saturday, June 22. Included within the 25 contestants vying to be the 84th Miss Massachusetts was Kiersten Khoury, a 2019...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation (CLF), the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event titled “Writing Young Adult (YA) Novels.” This is a part of the Cary Library’s “Library Cafe'' series that has been happening throughout the past...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole was ready to celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19th at the Walpole Commons. The amazing organization, Be Inclusive, held their fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration for everyone to come and enjoy.
This family-friendly event included multiple musical performances,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children of all ages and their guardians gathered in the Community Room of the Sherborn Library for a fun learning experience about butterflies and moths. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Sherborn Library.
Heather Simpson,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted Author John O’Connor to discuss his book
“The Secret History of Bigfoot.” Attendees gathered together in the Community Meeting Room, eager to hear O’Connor’s experiences when writing this fascinating nonfiction account.
In regards...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Residents of Dover and the surrounding area were in for an artistic treat as the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted a Wine Glass Paint Night. Leading this activity was Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna.
Attendees filed into...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Local Needham Author Paula Roberts was welcomed into the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) to discuss her book “Sealed With A Kiss.” Attendees filed into the Community Room eager and excited to hearRoberts discuss her parents' love story during World War...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted their annual Veterans Breakfast at the end of last month. This free, full breakfast honored those who served, and their respected families, in reverence for Memorial Day.
The room was filled...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In collaboration with the Dover Council on Aging (COA), and sponsored by the Friends of the Dover COA, the Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, June 4th. She was portrayed by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents:...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL), and in partnership with the Walpole Historical Society (WHS), the WPL welcomed WHS member Betsey Dexter Dyer on Wednesday, June 5th. Attendees packed into the Community Room to hear all about...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL), the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event titled “Access to Books in the Context of Mass Incarceration.” This was a part of the WFPL’s Democracy Talks series where they dive...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham High School (NHS) celebrated the Class of 2024 on Sunday, June 2nd in front of a packed crowd of beaming family members, friends, faculty members, and more. Despite the rather humid conditions, the sunny and 80 degree weather made for...
