Category Archive for "Needham"

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...

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

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

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

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

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

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...

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...

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

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...

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Charles River Center’s Ellie Bloom Special Olympics took to the track at Needham’s DeFazio Park on September 16 for a day of athletic activities and socializing. Dozens of balloons adorned the entrance to the track as the Special Olympic athletes made their way inside for the start...

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham is home to so many local events that it’s nearly impossible to attend all of them. But the saying “be there or be square” doesn’t exactly apply to the Great Plain Squares’ “Fun Night” event. On September 13, the club hosted its annual “Fun Night” for prospective square dancers to...

This summer, Pollard Middle School hosted its third annual Launching Scholars camp. Over 20 students came to Pollard from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to develop math skills and focus in character development. Launching Scholars, a program founded on the principles of The Calculus Project, offers a one-week free summer program, as well as after-school...

Jasmine Grace Marino addressing Needham PATH

On Thursday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m., the Friends of the Needham Public Library and Needham’s People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) will host author Jasmine Grace Marino in the Library’s Community Room to speak about her autobiography. “The Diary of Jasmine Grace” was released in January 2017 in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Subtitled...

Great Hall Concert Series announces season

Season subscriptions for the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series are available now and going fast. This season's exciting lineup promises to be another big hit in MetroWest and the best yet. The season will open on Saturday, September 23, with saxophonist, singer, composer and rising star Grace Kelly. Grace and her quartet play with the...

Library sponsoring One Book One Community

The Needham Free Public Library is partnering with several other community organizations to sponsor a One Book One Community Program this summer. The chosen book is "In the Country We Love: My Family Divided" by Diane Guerrero. Hardcover and e-book copies of the book are available at the library. There are a limited number of...

Wingate residents collect for Animal Rescue League

Left to right: Linda Johnston, Anna Sudman, Jay Hodgson, Anna Rizzutto and other residents from Wingate Residences at Needham collected donations for the Animal Rescue League of Boston and delivered them to the shelter as part of their community service project for the month. Donated items included toys, blankets, cat litter, animal food, baked...

Jared Horgan, a 21 year old resident of Needham, was a top 10 finalist in the first ever Boston Idol contest. The Boston Idol contest was hosted by WCVB Channel 5. Over 150 contestants sent in audition videos to the station as part of an open casting call to vie for the title and take their...

Coding sisterhood aims to close gender gap

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Black Widow are just three examples of amazing women who are also superheroes. Their strength, bravery, and determination inspire young girls, but at they end of the day, these superheroes are just fictional characters. But that doesn’t mean real superheroes don’t exist. In fact, countless...

DeMaio spearheads Pollard outdoor classroom

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

As part of his Eagle Scout project, Needham’s Stephen DeMaio, with the help of about ten other Scouts from Troop 13 Needham, created an outdoor classroom at the Pollard Middle School. [caption id="attachment_20958" align="alignright" width="400"]

The new Pollard outdoor classroom, built by Stephen DeMaio and about ten other members of...
</div>
<a href=

Pollard parents create new teachers’ space

Parents from Pollard worked tirelessly on creating a new teachers’ space at Pollard Middle School this summer.

With a volunteer interior designer, a volunteer photographer, and many parents, the space was transformed to a wonderful work area and lunch space for teachers....

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

For over 25 years, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) has funded over 650 grants to fund innovative and enriching programs at each public school in Needham. The Education Foundation is seeking input from members of the community with ideas to enhance their child's learning experience or school community. The NEF is now accepting applications...

Category Archives: Needham

Park and Rec spearheading Clean-Up

‘Circus girl’ to visit Needham Library

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Ceremony celebrates life of James Hugh Powers

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Mad Science program electrifies Needham students

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Farmers Market continues into autumn

Needham Montessori School cuts ribbon

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Rep. Garlick announces Needham office hours

Special Olympians inspire in Needham

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Great Plain Squares is just plain fun

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Pollard hosts Launching Scholars camp

Jasmine Grace Marino addressing Needham PATH

Great Hall Concert Series announces season

Library sponsoring One Book One Community

Wingate residents collect for Animal Rescue League

Needham’s Horgan a Boston Idol finalist

Coding sisterhood aims to close gender gap

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

DeMaio spearheads Pollard outdoor classroom

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Pollard parents create new teachers’ space

Farmers Market continuing Sunday

NEF accepting fall ’17 grant apps

[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]

Hometown

Contact Us

Media Kit

Classifieds

Archive