‘Circus girl’ to visit Needham Library
Exchange Club celebrate 70 years
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The Needham Exchange Club is 70 years old this year. The club’s 100 women and men are proud of the 70 years of service they have provided to Needham. As most Needhamites know, the Exchange Club raises all of the money and provides all of the events for Needham’s 4th of July including...
Annual fair kicks off holiday weekend
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Could there have been a better way for Needham’s community to ring in the long weekend than with the Needham Business Association’s Harvest Fair?
Perhaps a trip to Europe or to a tropical island would have been nice, but for those staying local for Columbus Day weekend, the Harvest Fair...
One thousand books, immeasurable opportunities
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many adults remember being read to as a child. As children, no amount of bedtime stories is ever enough, and the best time in elementary school seems to be sitting on a big rug as the teacher reads a story aloud.
To get parents and caretakers involved in kick-starting literacy...
TGIF Nights coming for middle schoolers
Needham Park and Rec will be hosting the first TGIF Night of the 2017-2018 school year on Friday, October 13, from 7:30-10:00 p.m. at Pollard Middle School. The program is just for 6th graders who live in or go to school in Needham, and will include music from a DJ, a crazy fun inflatable obstacle...
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Trick or Trot 5K coming soon
The Halloween Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk & Monster Fun Run, a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk and kids' fun run, will be held on Sunday, October 29. The fun run (kids aged 12 years and under only) will take place around the Hillside field on 28 Glen Gary Road at 8:30 a.m., and all registered participants...
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Needham Jogs its Memory for Alzheimer’s
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NewBridge on the Charles and Orchard Cove residents and staff represented Hebrew SeniorLife at Needham’s annual Jog Your Memory 5k and Family Walk on Sunday, September 16. Now in its 4th year, Jog Your Memory drew more than 500 runners and walkers who helped raise money for Cure Alzheimer's Fund and the JYM...
Art fair scheduled for Saturday
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On October 14, three women ranging in age from 55 to 85 will present their work to the public. The work, which includes watercolor, pen & ink, and photography, will be displayed at a Fall Fair on Sat., October 14, at 5 Chambers St., Needham. The event will run from 11 a.m. to...
A life of trafficking, addiction, and redemption
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“The first time he put his hands on me, we were coming from Connecticut and I was driving, probably two in the morning. I say something he doesn’t like, and he backhands me so hard that my head hit the window and my vision actually became blurry. I couldn’t...
The seventh most important guest speaker
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Pollard Middle School students were starstruck by the author of their One School One Book’s novel, “The Seventh Most Important Thing,” Shelley Pearsall, who visited the school on September 26. Students celebrated the half-day with talks from Pearsall and activities relating to the book, which was read by...
St. Joseph’s hosting Information Night
St. Joseph Elementary School is inviting parents to their Information Night on Thursday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m., to learn more about its mission, curriculum, school community, and newly renovated building. The meeting will be held in the St. Joseph School Library on 90 Pickering Street in Needham.
Noted for its academic excellence, the school provides...
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Walk Through History coming in October
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From McIntosh Tavern to Town Hall and Memorial Park, Needham is rich in history. Members of the community are invited to participate in Needham’s Walk Through History and explore the buildings, parks, and houses that reveal the stories they only thought they knew.
This free event that will take place Sunday, October 8 from...
Park and Rec spearheading Clean-Up
Needham Park and Recreation and DPW Parks and Forestry are teaming up for Needham’s annual Fall Town-Wide Clean-Up Saturday, October 14. Individuals, families, clubs, groups, and teams are all invited to lend a hand to help keep Needham beautiful. Park and Recreation staff will be on hand at the Public Services Administration Building (500 Dedham...
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‘Circus girl’ to visit Needham Library
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In 1971, 17-year-old Elizabeth Carter Wellington was at a crossroads. She had already left Newton North High School to travel the world, and lived in India for a year. Back home, her search for a different path led to one that even she didn't expect: the circus.
Wellington, who has since earned a PhD...
Ceremony celebrates life of James Hugh Powers
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Earlier this year, Needham mourned the loss of James Hugh Powers, the longest serving Town Meeting member in Needham’s history.
Powers was more than a prominent figure in town politics, though. He was a United States Marines veteran, a Harvard graduate, and a beloved member of the community.
On September...
Mad Science program electrifies Needham students
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Free Public Library invited children six and up to an electricity workshop on September 19. As the participants experimented with plasma balls, circuits, and conductors, they underwent a transformation from curious kids to mad scientists. Kaela, the instructor from Mad Science, a national science enrichment group, facilitated...
Farmers Market continues into autumn
The Needham Farmers Market will continue this Sunday, bringing the best farm-to-table local produce, seafood and treats to the Center of Needham. Members of the community will find the Needham Farmers Market in its brand new location on Garrity Way, the paved driveway between Needham Town Hall and the Town Common. The Market is open...
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Needham Montessori School cuts ribbon
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Needham Montessori School held a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce. During the ribbon-cutting, the non-profit Needham Education Foundation (NEF) was invited to accept a donation to their organization. The Needham Montessori School, which follow the guidelines of EEC and the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, was created to...
Rep. Garlick announces Needham office hours
Representative Denise Garlick has announced her local office hours in Needham for October. Constituents are encouraged to visit the Representative, and are welcomed to share their issues and concerns. No appointments are necessary and meetings are held on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to accommodate all visitors to office hours, constituents requiring an extended...
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Special Olympians inspire in Needham
