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Gingerbread joy at the RRC

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Families and friends gathered together on Saturday, December 16th at the Rosemary 

Recreation Complex (RRC) to partake in a Gingerbread House Decorating Activity. This event, run by Needham Parks and Recreation, welcomed all those Needhamites who wanted to...

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A glorious Feast of Song

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

One of the oldest choral ensembles in the country, the Highland Glee Club was founded in 1908 in Newton Highlands. On Saturday, December 9, they continued their glorious tradition with a joyous, reverent, and spirited holiday concert at Christ Episcopal Church...

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Cleaner, stable power choices in Needham

 The Town of Needham announced the Needham Power Choice program, a municipal electricity aggregation, which is a type of group electricity purchasing program for Needham residents and businesses. Through Needham Power Choice, the Town will use its collective buying power to increase the amount of renewable electricity in the community’s electricity supply. The...

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Tech bias unveiled: Broussard’s insights

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted an online Zoom event with author Meredith Broussard. During this time, Broussard discussed her most recent book, “More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in...

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Needham Public Health Division vs. Underage Drinking 

The Town of Needham is working to prevent underage alcohol use and promote road safety across the region through the Sober Truth On Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP Act) grant awarded to the Needham Public Health Division. The four-year, $200,000 STOP Act grant aims to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young...

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ICON celebrates Diwali

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

In honor of Diwali, the Indian Community of Needham (ICON) hosted a celebration on Saturday, November 18th, in the town of Dedham. This annual event reached its maximum capacity of 260 people, with ICON members gathering at St. John of Damascus...

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Needhamites celebrate annual Blue Tree Lighting 

By Paula Roberts

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham’s Blue Tree Lighting was held this past Saturday, December second, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on the beautifully renovated Needham Town Common. There was ample parking in Town lots on Chapel Street, Chestnut Street, Lincoln Street, and Dedham Avenue. The event...

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NOS hosts Fall Art Pop-up shop at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Those looking for some beautiful, handmade works of art were in luck earlier this month as the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted the Needham Open Studios (NOS) Fall Art Pop-up shop. The Community Room was filled with twelve unique artists...

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Needham bids farewell to Segaloff’s Jewelers

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

After an illustrious 78-year journey in the industry, Segaloff’s Jewelers is bidding farewell to its cherished location in Needham. While the official closing date is yet to be announced, owner Bernie Segaloff will gradually conclude sales activities by the end of...

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Discovering the beauty of indigenous culture at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Abenaki/Mi’kmaq Tribal member Ray LaChance stopped by the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) earlier this month for some storytelling and fun craft making. He also brought along some special artifacts for everyone to look at and some instruments to play.

Needhamites enjoy annual pancake breakfast

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Families and friends flocked to the Newman Elementary School in Needham on Saturday, November 4th, as the Rotary Club held their annual pancake breakfast. On the menu were fluffy pancakes with savory sausages immersed in golden-delicious maple syrup. There were also...

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Gas line explosion on Prince Street

By Paula Roberts

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On the morning of November 4th, a two-story colonial at 126 Prince Street in Needham, was demolished by a gas line explosion as a result of utility work. The house was destroyed by a two-alarm fire. According to Thomas Conroy, Needham...

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Cultivating spiritual connections at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Back by popular demand, Medium Cathy Ripley Greene returned to The Center at The Heights (CATH) in Needham! This event was open to the general public and the room was far from empty in anticipation for an incredible evening! 

A scary good time at the UCC

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little one’s got to wear their costumes a couple days early this year and participate in a Trunk or Treat event located at The Congregational Church of Needham, UCC. This past Saturday, October 28th, thirteen cars filled the parking lot of...

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Needham Spikes Cancer

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

Almost every individual has a personal connection to someone who has faced the formidable challenge of battling cancer, be it a parent, sibling, friend, or cousin. This experience is widely acknowledged as one of life's most demanding trials. The journey...

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Norfolk Masonic Building holds open house

By Joseph Maddalena

Hometown Weekly Correspondent

The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts hosted its yearly open house initiative where every lodge in the state of Massachusetts hosted an open house on the same day. This event aimed to foster relationships with local communities and invite members of the...

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Cooking with Jessica at the CATH

By Paula Roberts

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On October 17,  2023, a lucky group of chefs, who registered before the class, were treated to a wonderful lesson on cooking Butternut Squash Soup by Jessica Weiss at the Center at the Heights (CATH). Chefs gathered in kitchen at the...

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All about Needham News at the CATH

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On October 16, the League of Women Voters® of Needham held their Fall Forum 2023 titled "Learn All About It: Sources of Needham News" at the Center at the Heights (CATH). Four representatives from local news organizations in Needham presented their...

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Sahar returns to NFPL to discuss new book

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online Q&A event with author Gail Sahar. This is Sahar’s second appearance through the NFPL as she discussed different aspects of her most recent book, “Blame and...

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Dinner on the Deck at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Chilly weather did not stop seniors from having a lovely dinner together this past Tuesday, October 10th, at the Center at the Heights (CATH). What is normally called “Dinner on the Deck” turned into dinner inside, but seniors still had all...

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