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Local author discusses historical biography
By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Hometown Weekly Editor Julia Beauregard recently sat down with local author Paula Roberts to discuss her book, "Sealed With a Kiss: The World War II Love Letters of Second Lieutenant Paul E. Roberts, 320th Rifle Infantry Regiment, United States... more...Needham celebrates Tedi Eaton
On Thursday, April 18, friends, family and esteemed officials came together in Needham’s Powers Hall to celebrate the retirement one of the Town’s longest running officials. Town Clerk, Theadora Eaton. Best know as “Tedi”, Eaton has been the voter elected Needham Town Clerk for and... more...Girls’ Rugby finds first victory
By Avonlea Cummings Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Needham Girls Rugby team hosted the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School on Friday, April 12, for their third game of the season. In a display of teamwork and effective communication, the Rockets secured their first-ever official win... more...Finding your life’s purpose at NFPL
By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter At the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), Matt Robinson interviewed Sanjiv Chopra and Gina Vild about their book, “The Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose–and Live a Happier, Healthier Life.” The event was presented by the... more...Father-Daughter duo take on the Boston Marathon
By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham Father and Daughter duo Clara and Mike Nowlan will be running the 2024 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15th with the critical mission of supporting children and youth. These first time marathon runners are taking on the 26.2... more...NHS Jazz Band wins gold at States
At the Mass Association for Jazz Education (MAJE) district festival on February 29th, NHS Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Needham Fine and Performing Arts HS Music Teacher Spencer Parrish, won a Gold Medal with a perfect score! The following students were recognized with Outstanding Musicianship Awards: Justin... more...The Tapples rock Boston
by Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham’s own talented high-school age band, The Tapples, was chosen as one of seven Massachusetts bands to compete in a preliminary round of the Last Band Standing talent showcase and competition organized by the New England Music Awards. They... more...Praise for Sweet Honey in Powers Hall
By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter Needham’s venerable Great Hall Concert Series, celebrating 10 years in 2023-2024, presented Sweet Honey In the Rock®, celebrating their 50th year in Powers Hall. Sweet Honey in the Rock, an all-woman, African-American a cappella group, was established in 1973.... more...
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