The first inning was scoreless, and Needham held Natick to no runs again in the top...
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s (MHS) Tulip Mania is back for its fourth year, and it’s better than ever. Located less than 20 miles from downtown Boston at The Garden at Elm Bank, this picturesque destination offers nearby residents the chance to wander through fields...
The Arc of Massachusetts, the leading advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism, celebrated “progress and possibility” for its community last night during its annual gala at the UMass Club in Boston.
This year’s event highlighted three Partners in Progress, whose work advances opportunities and rights for people with IDD and autism: Hon. Denise Garlick,...
One of the literary world’s most successful psychological thriller authors has stepped out of the shadows, revealing her true identity as a local physician specializing in brain disorders.
Sara Cohen, a doctor living and working in the Boston area, confirmed this week that she is the woman behind the global bestseller The...
By Bill Gilman Managing Editor
The Neponset River Regional Chamber hosted its annual "Taste of the Region" event Wednesday evening at the Blue Hill Country Club, bringing together hundreds of local residents and business leaders to sample the area's diverse culinary landscape.
The two-hour showcase, held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
New England has a few standout treats that have become synonymous with the region: fluffernutters, whoopie pies, fig newtons, and more. Susan Mara Bregman, author and sweets lover herself, came to Wellesley Free Library to share some of the history she uncovered when researching for her book New England...
By Bill Gilman Managing Editor
A sightseeing helicopter crash off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, has claimed the lives of a married couple with deep ties to Needham.
Patrick Haskell, 59, and Margaret Rimmler, 65, were two of the three people killed when their tour helicopter, operated by Airborne Aviation,...
The Boston Celtics recognized Circle of Hope Executive Director Ari Barbanell as a “Hero Among Us” at the Sunday, March 1 game against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden.
Through the Heroes Among Us program, the Boston Celtics present an award to an individual or individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
During their February break, nine Needham High School students traveled to Central America to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Down in Tululché II, Guatemala, the students joined Boston-based nonprofit School The World to play a hands-on role in the dedication of their 200th school.
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter
In celebration of International Women’s day this past weekend, Wellesley Free Library held the presentation “Fierce Females: Women in Art” by Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious.
Her company curates and presents art appreciation programs in New England. This one is to celebrate the fearlessness, creativity, and determination of...
By Bill Gilman Managing Editor
After leading the Wellesley High Athletics Department for two decades, AD John Brown has announced his retirement.
Brown made his decision public in a social media post Monday. He plans to remain in the position until October to help the school department find a replacement and to assist with the...
The arts and business communities of Needham will join forces later this month for Needham Artists Flourish, a fundraiser for the Needham Council for Arts and Culture.
The event, which is being co-sponsored by the Needham Community Council, will take place over a two-week period, from March 14-28.
More than a dozen local artists...
On Monday, Feb. 23, as Needham Department of Public Works crews worked for hours plowing roads and clearing snow, Needham Nutrition Services stepped in to provide a hot meal in appreciation of their efforts.
Chef Jamie Silverberg of Newman Elementary School, Pollard Middle School...
Sing-Shen has been serving the Needham community for the past three years. She offers private lessons in violin, viola, and piano. Inviting you to attend our Free Admission Student Concert on March 15 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Needham.
Sing-Shen Lin is a...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Symphony music can be a gorgeous experience filled with instruments in harmony, but it can be overwhelming for people who are unfamiliar in that space.
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra hopes to change that, so their String Quartet came to Wellesley Free Library to present a fun,...
Students representing Wellesley Theatre Project earned recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West (JTF West). The monumental weekend dedicated to rewarding and celebrating excellent student-driven musical theater programs happened February 6-8, 2026, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA.
Wellesley Theatre Project received the Excellence in...
In celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Wellesley Free Library hosted a Lunar New Year Paper Lantern crafting night.
In many east Asian countries, the new year means family reunions, fresh starts, and good fortune. Paper lanterns symbolize unity, prosperity, and the coming together of family and friends. What better craft to bring...
By Meghan Foley
On February 7th, Raiders’ girls’ hockey played a very eventful game with some controversial calls on their senior night. The Raiders (4–11–2) were playing the Framingham Flyers (7–7–4) for the second time this season after being beaten by them 2–3 last month. Before the game began, the Raiders recognized their seniors...
