by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, as part of its Library Foundation of Needham series, the Needham Free Public Library presented Rachel Silber Devlin discussing her new book “Snapshots of My Father, John Silber” with Matt Robinson, host of “The Writer’s Block” on the Needham Channel.
Coming out of winter blues at the CATH
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the frigid winter weather still upon us, many individuals fall into what is known as the ‘winter blues.’ While different from depression, this can still cause many to neglect their health and fall harder into this seasonal feeling. To lend...
Rockets leap into next playoff round
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The tenth-seeded Needham Lady Rockets took charge of their first playoff game against 23rd-seeded Shrewsbury on Thursday, February 29 securing them the next round of the post-season. The Rockets battled away throughout the four quarters of the competition and came...
Nikki Haley rallies in Needham
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
One of nine rallies planned by Nikki Haley in the days leading up to Super Tuesday, the Needham rally began at the Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel on Friday night, with the crowd filtering in, holding lawn signs aloft, proudly wearing campaign...
Senior Night success
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It was a night full of celebration for the Needham boys’ hockey team on Wednesday, February 21, as the Rockets dominated the ice in a 5-1 win over the Barnstable Redhawks The Rockets ignited another flame of momentum just in...
Needhamite takes a stand against banned books
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Book bans have proliferated across the United States, prompting Nutmeg from Needham to take a stand against such measures. To raise awareness about these bans, she devised cookies themed after six frequently banned books.
For her bat mitzvah...
Needham Takes Back the Night
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham High School’s Take Back the Night club held their annual domestic and sexual violence awareness program on Thursday, February 8, at the Needham Town Hall. The club shared local stories of violence against women to help the community recognize the...
Rockets show resiliency to the end
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham Boys Basketball Rockets (13-5) headed to Woburn Memorial High School on Sunday, February 18 for the annual Comcast tournament to compete against Charlestown High (15-2). It was a heated competition in which both teams battled for superiority on...
Rockets defeat Wellesley on Senior Night
On Wednesday night, February 7th, the Needham Rockets Wrestling team hosted their final home meet of the season vs. Wellesley High School. It was also Senior Night, which is dedicated to celebrating all the senior wrestlers who have put so much time and effort into the sport they love. The stands were packed...
Girls’ basketball makes a comeback
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Rockets girls’ basketball team headed onto the court Tuesday evening on February 6th, ready to take on the Framingham Flyers. Needham narrowly came out on top, 55-53.
Needham’s freshman Eva Andrews took center court to face...
Dr. Jeffries discusses Embrace Boston
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Imari Paris Jeffries, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Embrace Boston, spoke at the Needham Free Public Library as part of Needham’s Black History Month observance. In his presentation, he explained the guiding principles behind the selection of the 20-foot-high...
A parent’s guide to February break
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during February vacation? Look no further! From Dover to Walpole, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages.
For All...
Dr. Cohen’s insights on overcoming excuses
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the start of February upon us, many of the New Year’s resolutions people have made have now become a struggle and keeping up with familiar resolutions each year of improving one’s health have suddenly been stopped short. To lend a...
Rockets fall short to Milton
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham High School girls’ varsity hockey got into a physical battle with Milton at Babson College Hockey rink last Wednesday night. The Rockets jumped out to an early lead, but the Wildcats overwhelmed in the second and third periods to hand...
A little yoga comes to NFPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, Pint Sized Yoga premiered at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). The 35 minute yoga program, which is specifically geared for children between the ages of four and seven, guided children through yoga poses in a fun and playful way....
NECWA performs at NFPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Members from the New England Championship Wushu Academy (NECWA) came together to put on a performance at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). Crowds packed the library to enjoy this special production, all in awe of these kids’ talent and dedication...
Quinlan discusses publishing at the CATH
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Esteemed publisher Henry Quinlan made an appearance at The Center at the Heights (CATH), as seniors gathered to hear Quinlan discuss his favorite stories from his fifty year career in publishing.
Quinlan is the owner and publisher of...
Needhamites honor the legacy of MLK
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needhamites gathered together this past Monday, January 15th at Needham High School (NHS) to celebrate Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Day. This event was sponsored by the Needham Diversity Initiative (NDI), as well as the Needham Human Rights Committee (NHRC), the...
Girls’ Basketball Metrowest night success
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Friday, January 19th the Needham gymnasium was packed with fans supporting the Needham girls’ basketball as they hosted the Natick Redhawks for a thrilling competition. In honor of the Metrowest girls' basketball team in Needham, the Rockets displayed photos...
Rockets soar over Walpole
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The lights blared onto Walpole’s shining basketball court floor last Tuesday evening as the stage was set up for the Walpole boys’ basketball team to tip off against the Needham Rockets. The Rockets headed into the evening’s match hoping to...
