Congratulations to Ivan Millan-Pulecio, owner of Hearth Pizzeria, for being the 2023 Needham Night Business Person of the Year for his generosity and his civic engagement!

For years he’s been donating meals – no questions asked – through Hearth’s families in need program. When Boston Sight came to his aid for a personal medical situation, he turned his love of Ironman triathlons into a fundraiser for the organization to thank them for their help. He welcomes the Needham Pluggedin Band Program every month to showcase new and often young musicians to the greater community.

Currently, he’s raising funds to support folks in need of prosthesis. Ivan also transformed the pavement space behind his restaurant into a welcoming patio which has now become a permanent outdoor dining option for the town; again reinforcing his commitment to doing whatever possible to remain a vibrant part of Needham life.

Thanks, Ivan for all that you do to help the town of Needham!

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