Project Echoes: Bridging the Generational Gap

Interviews From Avita EP. 1: Aubrey

Aubrey shares stories from a life of travel, from California to Mexico and back to the Boston area. Hear memories of living in Berkeley and Oakland, spending a summer on

Interviews from Wingate EP.10: Eleine

Eleine shares memories of Cambridge and Newton, her move to Needham, and a lifelong love of animals. A story about an unusually perceptive dog leads to advice about payin

Interviews from Wingate EP.9: Wasy

A high school teacher’s encouragement can stay with someone for a lifetime. In this brief conversation, Wasy recalls an English teacher who urged students to do their bes

Interviews from Wingate EP.8: Ron Weber

Ron Weber, the original radio voice of the Washington Capitals, looks back on calling 1,936 consecutive games. He explains how family brought him from Maryland to Needham

Interviews from Wingate EP.7: Nancy

Nancy looks back on life in Needham since the 1960s and her career as a nurse at what was then Glover Memorial Hospital. She recalls the hospital’s growth, changes to loc

Interviews from Wingate EP.6: Patricia

Patricia reflects on raising a family in Needham, watching her grandchildren attend school, and the changing businesses and restaurants around town. She shares what makes

Interviews from Wingate EP.5: Teddy Belastock

Days before his 92nd birthday, Teddy Belastock shares what he enjoys about life in Needham. A trumpet player who performs with a big band, he talks about staying busy at

Interviews from Wingate EP.4: Lynne Mooney and Ron Weber

Lynne Mooney and Ron Weber bring careers in technology and sports broadcasting to a conversation about work, family, and change. Lynne recalls growing up in West Roxbury,

Interviews from Wingate EP.3: Bob Saint Germain

Bob Saint Germain remembers walking to school in Needham, buildings that have disappeared or found new purposes, and the train journeys that connected families to Boston.

Interviews from Wingate EP.2: Martha C

Martha C joins Echo Needham for a conversation about the issues that shape everyday life in a community. From teachers’ unions to housing prices and public transportation

Interviews from Wingate Ep.1: Harry Cohen

Harry Cohen shares the story of moving from Maryland to Needham and finding a new home at Wingate. He reflects on family, the experiences that took him to Israel, and the

Interviews from the CATH EP.7: Renate, Barry, and Dede

Renate, Barry, and Dede look back on decades of life in Needham, from familiar shops and more affordable homes to the restaurants and gathering places residents know toda

Interviews from the CATH EP.6: Mary, Roland, and James

Mary, Roland, and James remember a Needham of wooded paths, fishing spots, and open fields. Their conversation connects those childhood memories with stories of working i

Interviews from the CATH EP.5: Elliot Frank

Former Needham High School biology teacher Elliot Frank looks back on a changing town and the experiences that shaped his outlook. He discusses common misconceptions, sha

Interviews from the CATH EP.4: Carol Cox

What does a changing town look like to someone who has called it home for years? Longtime Needham resident Carol Cox shares her perspective on the community’s growth and

Interviews from the CATH EP.3: Elaine Belkin

Elaine Belkin reflects on nearly six decades in Needham, her time playing tennis at the Needham Pool and Racquet Club, and the people who have shaped her life. She also s

Interviews from the CATH EP.2: David Sarusdale

After more than 40 years in Needham, David Sarusdale has watched the town and the possibilities for its young people change. He shares his perspective on housing, afforda

Interviews from the CATH EP.1: Tom & Barbara

In this interview, Needham residents Tom and Barbara, who were both born and raised in Needham, share their rich history and reflections on how the community has evolved