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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...

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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...

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Stacey Peasley rocks NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a musical treat this past Tuesday, January 2nd as Stacey Peasley stopped by the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) to perform an array of her own songs and dances. With the parking lot packed, the Community...

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Seniors move and groove at the CATH

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Council on Aging (COA) hosted a groovy 1950s sing-a-long at the Center at the Heights (CATH) late last month. This event invited members to gather together and sing their hearts out to the hits of their youth. The sing-a-long...

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The Snow Queen visits NFPL

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...

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Vintage Voices serenade the CATH

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.

Gingerbread joy at the RRC

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...

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A glorious Feast of Song

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...

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Cleaner, stable power choices in Needham

 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...

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Tech bias unveiled: Broussard’s insights

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...

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Needham Public Health Division vs. Underage Drinking 

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...

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ICON celebrates Diwali

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...

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Needhamites celebrate annual Blue Tree Lighting 

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...

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NOS hosts Fall Art Pop-up shop at NFPL

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...

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Needham bids farewell to Segaloff’s Jewelers

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...

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Discovering the beauty of indigenous culture at NFPL

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.

Needhamites enjoy annual pancake breakfast

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...

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Gas line explosion on Prince Street

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...

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Cultivating spiritual connections at the CATH

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! 

A scary good time at the UCC

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...

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