Lieberman hangs with Revs
Galloway pleads ‘not guilty’ to charges
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
Tammie P. Galloway pleaded not guilty to four indictment charges including first degree murder, home invasion, robbery, and larceny of a motor vehicle last Thursday, August 10, at the Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham. The victim of all four charges was Galloway’s former neighbor, Laura Shifrina, who was found...
Community looks ahead to new Rosemary complex
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
For the first time in 45 years, Needham residents have to go across town lines to enjoy public pools and lakes. Rosemary Pool is now loaded with construction machinery rather than families enjoying the water. This is all in pursuit of a new, refurbished Rosemary complex that is slated...
Library launches NASA conference call
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With some concerns about NASA’s budget and funding for FY18 under the current administration, many are wondering how the future of space exploration will look.
On Tuesday, August 1, NASA planetary geologist and Space Launch System (SLS) science liaison, Debra Needham, reassured visitors at the Needham Free Public Library...
Kids get creative with marshmallow structures
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
Over 15 kids between the ages of 5 and 8 were challenged to think like engineers last Wednesday, July 27 at the Needham Public Library as part of a Marshmallow Construction Competition. During the competition, the largest free-standing structure made of 20 marshmallows and 25 toothpicks would be...
Register donates through Suits for Success
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Due to the generosity of countless Norfolk County residents, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently delivered a sizeable clothing donation, through its Suits for Success program, to Interfaith Social Services of Quincy.
Register O’Donnell stated, “On behalf of the many compassionate Norfolk County residents and Registry staff who contributed clothing, it is...
Needham Garden Club announces new officers
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The Needham Garden Club recently announced the election of a new slate of officers for the upcoming 2017-2018 calendar. Co-Presidents Nancy Agler and Diana Conroy will head the club for next year, along with 1st Vice Presidents Fawn Hurwitz and Lori Markell - Program; 2nd Vice Presidents Anne Carlson and Char Sidell -...
Great Hall Concert Series announces season
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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...
Project VAN promotes service
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For 20 years now, Project VAN (Volunteers around Needham) has been providing youth entering grades eight through twelve with the opportunity to participate in one-day community service projects around the Needham community. On Thursday, July 20, Project VAN was at Mitchell Elementary School helping with beautification outside.
“Typically we...
NASA engineer to Skype with Library
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The Children’s Department of the Needham Free Public Library is offering children ages 8 and up the unique opportunity to Skype with a NASA engineer. The event will begin with a 20 minute presentation about NASA’s plans for Mars and the Deep Space Exploration System (Orion and SLS). After the presentation, the engineer...
Rube Goldberg comes alive at library
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Rube Goldberg drew 50,000 cartoons over the course of his lifetime, depicting some of the craziest, wackiest, and most complicated ways of completing simple tasks. His illustrations included using a magnifying glass with the sun to create an alarm clock, or knocking over a domino using a series of...
Family receives service dog
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Two years ago, the Shavor Family of Needham began a journey to bring a service dog into their home for their daughter, Rachel. Just a few months ago, the Shavors welcomed Abby into their home. Abby is Rachel’s brand new service dog, trained from just a few weeks old...
July 4 track results announced
As part of their annual July 4 festivities, the Needham Exchange Club hosted a number of track and field events. The Club has released a list of winners. They are as follows:
50 Yard Dash - Girls 5 and Under
1. Claire Carey
2. Becca Booksten
3. Amelia Will
50 Yard Dash – Boys 5 and Under
1. Robert Booksten
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Local tweens deconstruct technology
By Ethan Lee
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Sunday, July 9, the Needham Library hosted a Tween Tech Take Apart event in the Community Room.
Children of all ages were invited to take apart different pieces of technology, including a Keurig coffee machine, a clock, a computer keyboard, calculator, and more. Participants were encouraged to use the destructed...
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Rotary Club hosts first annual carnival
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The weekend of July 7, the Needham Rotary Club held its first-ever carnival at Needham High School. From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, rides and games galore were stationed in the upper parking lot.
Four...
Needham celebrates Independence Day
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As it does every year, Needham celebrated July 4 with a bang, bringing people both from in and outside of town to enjoy the fun and fireworks. The celebrations represent some of the oldest July 4 festivities in the country.
Sponsored by the Needham Exchange Club, the party began on Saturday evening with music,...
Bruins host summer reading program
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
Over 50 kids ranging from ages 4-10 packed the Needham Public Library’s community room last Friday, July 7, to kick off “When You Read You Score,” a summer reading event hosted by the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The event, which tours libraries throughout Massachusetts and...
St. Joe’s breaks ground on renovation
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St. Joseph Elementary School (SJES), located in Needham, has officially broken ground on a $3 million renovation project, funded by its “Building for Tomorrow” Capital Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of school families, alumni, parishioners, and other donors, the two-phase project will renovate the lower level of the school, including the cafeteria, library,...
Briarwood hosts ‘Music Under the Stars’
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Wednesday, June 28, the Willow Crossing Ensemble Trio played a mix of jazz and classical music for the residents at the Briarwood Nursing home. It was a sunny, warm evening, perfect for spending time with friends and listening to great live music. The beautiful venue was decorated with string...
Rotary Club hosting Needham Carnival
