Needham, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Sun. Feb 22 2026

Westwood American Legion Post 320 Accepting Applications to Sponsor Students in Citizenship, Government, and Leadership Program

High school juniors invited to apply to sponsored program

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Westwood Sat. Feb 21 2026

String Band, "The Moonbellies," Brings Guitars, Fiddles, Washtub Bass, Ukulele, Accordion, and Banjo to Saturday Performance

Live music: Americana, Irish, Cajun & Québecois

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String Band, The Moonbellies, Brings Guitars, Fiddles, Washtub Bass, Ukulele, Accordion, and Banjo to Saturday Performance

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Needham Weather: Wednesday March 4

High: 55°

Low: 28°

Wind: 5 MPH WNW

Chance of snow: 19%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 55 and low of 28 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny in the morning, freezing fog in the afternoon and evening, heavy freezing drizzle overnight.

Westwood Fri. Feb 20 2026

Locals and Legislators Rally on Beacon Hill in Support of House Bill for State Takeover of Norwood Hospital

Testimony on eminent domain hearing for Norwood Hospital

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Locals and Legislators Rally on Beacon Hill in Support of House Bill for State Takeover of Norwood Hospital

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Area Environmental Groups Co-Host a Repair Cafe - Sat Mar 7 2:00 pm
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One Book One Town: Community Book Swap & Clothing Swap - Sat Mar 14 11:00 am
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St. Patricks Day Book Signing: "Reflections of an Irish Grandson" & "Dropkick Murphy" - Sat Mar 14 1:00 pm
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Kristina Murray Needham News Tip - Wed. Nov 8 2023

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham holds fundraising Gala
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Kristina Murray Needham News Tip - Wed. Mar 29 2023

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham is expanding!
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Westwood Thu. Feb 19 2026

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond - Friday, February 20th - Tuesday, February 24th

Spring Festival Celebration, Vacation Week activities, Meet TA Connor Read

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Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond - Friday, February 20th - Tuesday, February 24th

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Westwood event

Sat Mar 14 11:00 am

One Book One Town: Community Book Swap & Clothing Swap

As part of the library's One Book, One Town series, library patrons are invited to bring donations of gently used boo

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One Book One Town: Community Book Swap & Clothing Swap

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Westwood event

Sat Mar 14 1:00 pm

St. Patricks Day Book Signing: "Reflections of an Irish Grandson" & "Dropkick Murphy"

Author Vincent Quealy explores the life of his paternal grandmother and the hardships of her family in Ireland under

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St. Patricks Day Book Signing: Reflections of an Irish Grandson & Dropkick Murphy

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Westwood Thu. Feb 19 2026

Westwood Artists's 8th Annual Gallery Show Features a Return of Collaboration with Local Poets

Westwood Artists gallery exhibits opens March 4th

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Westwood Artists's 8th Annual Gallery Show Features a Return of Collaboration with Local Poets

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Westwood Wed. Feb 18 2026

Legislators Advocate for State Takeover of Norwood Hospital and Potential Reopening as a Not-For-Profit Hospital

Rejecting for-profit healthcare in Massachusetts

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Legislators Advocate for State Takeover of Norwood Hospital and Potential Reopening as a Not-For-Profit Hospital

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Westwood Mon. Feb 16 2026

Olympian and World Champion Alysa Liu Makes Ice Chips in Norwood Her First U.S. Performance after 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

Alysa Liu, Max Naumav in Norwood Feb 28 & Mar 1 at Skating Club of Boston

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Olympian and World Champion Alysa Liu Makes Ice Chips in Norwood Her First U.S. Performance after 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

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Westwood Mon. Feb 16 2026

Police Log: DUI Arrest, Road Rage Hate Speech Incident, Snowstorm Crashes and Shoplifting Arrests

Snowstorm behind car accidents on slippery roads

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Police Log: DUI Arrest, Road Rage Hate Speech Incident, Snowstorm Crashes and Shoplifting Arrests

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Westwood Sat. Feb 14 2026

Inaugural Mass. State Poet Laureate Regie Gibson Inspires and Enthralls Westwood High Community at Black History Month Event

Black History Month Guest Speaker Regie Gibson at Westwood High School, February 13, 2026.

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Inaugural Mass. State Poet Laureate Regie Gibson Inspires and Enthralls Westwood High Community at Black History Month Event

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Westwood Sat. Feb 14 2026

Dori Parmelee Resigns from Westwood School Committee

New vacancy on School Committee

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Dori Parmelee Resigns from Westwood School Committee

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