Seamus Fox, an 18-year-old singer songwriter from Needham, is a semifinalist in the prestigious 2021 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Seamus wrote and recorded “Road Of Life”, his first original track, which released on all streaming platforms last November. It has been streamed on Spotify more than 13,000 times in the past few months.
COVID causes Community Council adjustments
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When COVID-19 first hit Massachusetts and caused widespread lockdowns in March 2020, the Needham Community Council (NCC) both took on a greater importance in town and was forced to adjust its processes to accommodate social distancing rules. Nearly two years later,...
Nikita Patel, Youth of the Month
Photo by John Terry. Shown with Ms Patel Are Club Members Joe Burns (on her right) and Jim Reulbach, President Elect.
Nikita Patel was honored as an Exchange Club Youth of the Month on February 17. She is an excellent student at Needham High and was recently...
Needham’s Art in Bloom coming soon
Beth Shalom Garden Club will soon be presenting its 14th Needham’s Art in Bloom, virtually.
Beth Shalom Garden Club and participants from Needham Garden Club and Kalmia Garden Club will interpret artwork by Needham High School students with flower arrangements.
The free virtual presentation will be available...
Needham Women’s Club donates to DVAC
Left to right: Maureen Callahan, Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC) and Needham Women's Club Member; Lt. Belinda Carroll, Needham Police Dept. and co-chair of DVAC; and President Betsy Millane of Needham Women's Club.
Recently the Needham Women's Club presented a donation of $500 to Needham's Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC)...
Take Back the Night returns live
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Because of COVID-19, last year, Needham’s Take Back the Night event, which is traditionally held in February, was forced to be a live-streamed, virtual event rather than an in-person one.
Last Thursday night, it returned to being held as a live event,...
Needham painter Walton wins Silver Medal
Needham resident Nancy Motley Walton has received the Silver Medal Award for her painting, “Almost There”, in the New England Watercolor Society’s Signature Members Show, judged by internationally-acclaimed artist Keiko Tanabe.
Bringing together the work of 76 of New England’s finest watercolor painters, the show is on exhibit at the...
TOPSoccer swells to largest numbers ever
Everyone seemed to be enjoying Jack’s run across the field; a testament to how much TOPSoccer athletes and buddies love the program.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last year, Needham’s TOPSoccer program ran in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic after recognizing a...
Take Back the Night spotlights abuse
The purple lights stand out on Town Hall's steps, drawing all sorts of attention from people passing by.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
If you’ve driven by Town Hall and noticed it’s covered in purple lights, you’ve seen the newest iteration of Needham High...
Harvest Fair returns after year off
Officer Rocket being cute, and not doing much else.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After having to be cancelled last year because of COVID-19, on Sunday, the Needham Harvest Fair returned to Town Hall and its surrounding streets. But while perennial favorites like the...
Needham Open Studios moves outdoors
Although not as many as would have taken place with a traditional setup, there were some live art demonstrations, like this one from Mark Richards.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Usually a spring event, COVID-19 cancelled the 2020 and 2021 iterations of Needham Open...
Jog Your Memory 5K goes live
Mitchell Elementary School’s “Welcome Back” sign could just as well have been talking about the race, which had to go entirely virtual last year because of COVID-19.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After Jess Rice’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2007, she...
ICON celebrates Indian Independence Day
Despite having only thirty minutes, the event was able to include speeches, singing and traditional dances.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sunday afternoon at Needham Town Hall, ICON (Indian Community of Needham) a secular nonprofit organization aimed at “celebrating and preserving the culture and...
Library hosts ‘Edge of the Street’
Paula Pitman Brown’s work, which includes large pieces on the wall and smaller ones in the library’s display case, is available for purchase.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As COVID-19 lockdowns swept across the world, suddenly the internet was flooded with videos of animals...
Patrons fly in to see raptors
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Have you ever been outside and heard the sound of a hooting owl? Have you spotted the fast flying of a peregrine falcon, or the rusty tail feathers of a red-tailed hawk? If so, you’ve seen some of the birds of prey that call New...
Carnival returns after COVID absence
Placed on top of the hill at Needham High, the Ferris wheel provided great photo opportunities.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After being shut down due to COVID-19 last year, on last Thursday night, the annual Rotary Club Carnival returned to Needham High School....
Summer at Charles River Peninsula
While far from crowded, there was at least some activity at the Charles River Peninsula Saturday afternoon.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For a brief moment on Saturday afternoon, it seemed like if you weren’t going to use your kayak right then and there,...
Center at the Heights reopens
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
In March of 2020, seniors centers around the country closed to protect residents and workers from the COVID-19 pandemic raging around the country. For over a year, councils on aging shifted their work as best they could, adopting online, phone-based, and on-the-go solutions to serve...
July 4th Parade returns to Needham
Throwing candy to kids is always a good way to endear yourself to parade attendees.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last year, there was no Fourth of July parade or fireworks in Needham, while this year, the fireworks were cancelled, but the parade was...
Community Council thrift shop camps out
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
You may have spotted a white tent while traveling through Hillside Ave. Underneath, racks are stocked with clothes, bags, shoes, housewares, and knick-knacks, waiting to be purchased. This is the Needham Community Council Thrift Shop. For years, this community-driven thrift shop has helped reuse and...
