By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Bierman Autism Center of Needham hosted their annual sensory friendly trunk or treat this past Saturday, October 26 in the Bierman parking lot. This event is a celebration for the amazing special needs community, carefully crafted to accommodate everyone in attendance.
Crafting Indian dishes at NFPL
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Indian cook Sandhya demonstrated how to make both channa masala and sandesh at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). With detailed explanations of the steps and descriptions of the ingredients, Sandhya, of Cooking with Sandhya, brought attendees along to her homeland...
Locals enjoy take-home library craft
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Free Public Library loves to fill the afternoons of half-days with fun crafts and activities for children of all ages. Unfortunately with fall being cold and flu season, sometimes they have to adapt at the last minute. The most...
Locals enjoy NPD’s Open House
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Police Department (NPD) held their second annual Open House for all community members to come and enjoy. This event was from 10 am to 1 pm and located right at the police station.
As attendees entered...
Girls’ soccer soars against Westwood
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham girl’s soccer team played away at Westwood High School this past Saturday, October 19th for an intense matchup that led to a 1-0 shutout by the Rockets.
Within the first half, the girls displayed excellent strength...
Girls’ Volleyball triumphs over Concord-Carlisle
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Rockets Girls’ Volleyball team hosted the Concord-Carlisle Patriots this past Thursday, October 10th. This high-intensity match up consisted of the Rockets taking the first two sets of the game and clinching their win in the final set.
LFN hosts free DIY beauty product workshop
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted a body balm event to teach attendees to make their very own all natural body balms.
This free event was sponsored by the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN) and hosted Kulina...
Walpole Steps Up to Clash with Needham
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Walpole High football, led by head coach Chris Sullivan in his seventh year, faced off against undefeated Needham on a Friday night under the lights. Sullivan, who has been with the Walpole varsity program since 2006, continues to build on...
CRC hosts 14th Annual 5K
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Charles River Center (CRC) recently held their 14th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk at the end of last month. The weather could not have been more perfect for this event, hosting cloudy skies and a cool 68 degrees.
Seniors appreciate cupcakes and creativity
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members of the Needham Council On Aging (COA) gathered together at The Center at the Heights (CATH) to partake in an Art Appreciation event. Ran by Michele Marram, this hands-on presentation focused on American painter and printmaker Wayne Thiebaud.
Locals enjoy the annual Needham Harvest Fair
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hosting cloudy skies and a cool 68 degrees, Needhamites gathered at Greene’s Field for the annual Needham Harvest Fair. This event is presented by the Town of Needham and the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC), in conjunction with the Needham Farmers...
Seniors enjoy an ice cream social
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Center at the Heights in Needham (CATH) always has something going on to get local seniors involved. Recently they hosted an ice cream social sponsored by Wingate, a local senior living community.
This ice cream social brought...
Needham resident fights for a cure
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This month, thirty women will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl charity boxing event. Among these thirty brave fighters is Needham resident Holly Khachadoorian-Elia.
On Thursday, October 10th...
HTW’s October bucketlist
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the month of October is finally upon us with its enchanting blend of autumnal beauty and Halloween magic. For families, this month offers a unique opportunity to come together, celebrate the...
Carpenter talks cars at the CATH
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Stu Carpenter is a favorite guest at the Center at the Heights (CATH) in Needham. He has been invited several times to discuss his life in the car business and share stories of classic automobiles.
His most recent...
LFN author series returns for the fall
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the fall season upon us, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL), in sponsorship with the Library Foundation of Needham (LFN), hosted their first event that is part of the LFN Fall Author Series. For this discussion, Babson Professor Jennifer Tosti-Kharas...
“Fun Night” with the Great Plain Squares
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Great Plain Squares have been dancing regularly in Needham since 1973. Dancers love participating in the club to learn square dancing calls, get some exercise, and enjoy spending social time with a group of welcoming, friendly people.
Jason Voorhees visits Rocky Woods
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While Friday the Thirteenth isn’t a national holiday, it’s celebrated by everyone in the horror community. The Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline takes the pseudo-holiday pretty seriously and teamed up with the Rocky Woods Reservation for the 10th year to bring...
Walpole girls’ soccer locks Needham in a tie
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves girls' soccer team played the Needham Rockets on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex, resulting in a scoreless tie.
Before the game, Needham arrived late due to transportation issues, giving...
Imaginary Worlds” at Gorse Mill
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The opening reception of Michael Bogdanow’s “Imaginary Worlds” art exhibition was held on Sunday, September 9, at the Gorse Mill Studios in Needham. The affable Bogdanow discussed the themes of his internationally recognized work and its progression. In the exhibition, his...
