Needham, MA Local News, Events, and Information

Westwood Mon. Feb 23 2026

Your Gut Microbes Can Be Anti-Aging - Scientists Are Uncovering How to Keep Your Microbiome Youthful

The secret to aging well

The Conversation Contributor

Your Gut Microbes Can Be Anti-Aging - Scientists Are Uncovering How to Keep Your Microbiome Youthful

The Conversation Contributor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

Needham Weather: Sunday September 20

High: 61°

Low: 48°

Wind: 4 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 85%

Overcast, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Overcast in the morning, light rain in the afternoon, overcast overnight.

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

WYWC Harvestfest - Sat Oct 3 10:00 am
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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

Furniture and Household Item Giveaway - Sun Sep 27 4:00 pm
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Westwood Minute Community Westwood event

Furniture and Household Item Giveaway - Sun Sep 20 4:00 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 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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

One Book One Town: Community Book Swap & Clothing Swap

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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

Darlene Cancell Editor

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.

Lynne Viti Contributor

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

Lynne Viti Contributor