Library director departing
After less than two years as director of the Needham Free Public Library, Kim Hewitt is leaving to become director of the Watertown Free Public Library. Her final day is Sept. 1.
Hewitt was hired in November 2021 following the retirement of Ann McFate, who had served as library director for 29 years.
At Tuesday’s meeting of library trustees, Chair Jay Fialkov thanked Hewitt for her accomplishments. In a separate statement the town expressed gratitude for her service and wished her well. Deputy Town Manager Katie King told trustees the town expects to post the job next week and hopes to have a new library director in place by early December.
Chamber Celebrates Needham
The Charles River Regional Chamber will hold its sixth annual Needham Night on Aug. 16 to celebrate and recognize businesses, community organizations and individuals in Needham. This year’s honorees are:
- Ivan Millan-Pulecio, Hearth Pizzeria, Business Person of the Year
- Needham Community Farm, Community Impact Award
- Needham Council for Arts & Culture for the pansy mural, Sparkle Award
- Pancho’s Taqueria, Pivot Award
Needham Night begins at 5 p.m. on the grounds of TripAdvisor. Tickets are required.
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