By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones and their families were in for a thrilling and chilly treat late last month as the Snow Queen traveled to the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). As soon as the children entered the Community Room, their faces lit up...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, December 19th, the choral group Vintage Voices from The Center at the Heights (CATH) in Needham held a Holiday Concert and Party for all to enjoy. Light refreshments were served and an abundance of holiday songs were sung.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
