Needham History: The Old Cellar Hole
A vacant, weed-clogged lot - for twenty-nine years! The corner of Great Plain Avenue and Chapel Street around 1910, with the weedy Cellar Hole in...
Christmas Trees in Short Supply, Local Retailers Say
December 5, 2023 • Christmas trees seem harder to come by this holiday season, causing some Needham sellers to shift their operations. Volante Farms is...
Needham History: Ahoy Mateys!
Exploring Needham's rich maritime history The house of Captain Gorham Burkett on Highland Avenue, now the site of Walgreen's. At the time the house was...
Sending ‘Smiles’ to Local Seniors
November 29, 2023 • The holidays bring families together, but those who can’t celebrate with loved ones may struggle to find the seasonal spirit. One...
Last in Print, The Hometown Weekly Remains
November 27, 2023 • As newspapers die out, the Hometown Weekly aims to maintain a local print journalism presence. The Needham Chronicle and Wellesley Advertiser...
Temple Beth Shalom targeted in apparent swatting incident
November 20, 2023 • Temple Beth Shalom was the target of a hoax bomb threat Sunday afternoon, reflecting the rise of antisemitism amid the ongoing...