Westwood Gridiron Club hosts Nine and Dine fundraiser
Support the Alzheimer’s Association at Westwood lemonade stands
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
A number of Westwood residents will be hosting lemonade stands around Westwood on Saturday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. as a part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Longest Day” fundraising event for Alzheimer’s research.
In total, there will be 19 stands across town set up on streets and in front of...
Westwood resident participates in One Mission Buzz Off
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
Eight-year-old Westwood resident Zac Ventola participated in this year's One Mission Buzz Off, which was held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on June 5.
Zac raised nearly $3,400 by redeeming cans, selling his old toys, having a lemonade and cookies drive-thru stand in his driveway and by making hundreds of fun buttons to...
Westwood Rotary Club names R.A.Y. award recipients
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
The Rotary Club of Westwood and Westwood Youth and Family Services (WY&FS) proudly announce the recipients of the 2016 Recognize A Youth (R.A.Y.) Award.
Five Westwood High School students were honored at a Rotary Club Luncheon on June 7 for their initiative and commitment to community service. The recipients through their...
Old Post Road Fair goes country
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Rachel Borman
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Many families attended Old Post Road Elementary School’s Country Fair on Sunday, June 13. Following in the footsteps of last year’s Big 50 Carnival, the planning committee chose a Country Fair theme that influenced all areas of the event.
In the country spirit, unique additions to...
Village Fair returns to Walpole
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
With rain in the forecast but holding off until the afternoon, a sizable croud turned out to the Epiphany Parish of Walpole’s annual Village Fair on June 11.
The event began early at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. At 8:45, the annual road race and fun run through...
Walpole police hosting Narcan training session
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
The Walpole Police Department will be hosting a training session on the use of Narcan and a CPR training class on June 22 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Walpole Public Library. The Narcan training session will run from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., and the CPR training session will...
Walpole potters raise $1,800 for homeless children
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
Last month, the potters from Potters Place of Walpole raised $1,800 to benefit a Foxboro based non-profit organization created to raise awareness and funds to support 2.5 million homeless children in America.
Nearly 200 vases and other one-of-a-kind pottery pieces were created and sold as part of their recent Spring Show and Sale.
...
Spring Carnival delights Hillside kids, parents
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The American flag flapped in a crisp brisk breeze over Hillside Elementary's full parking lot. In the distance, from the direction of the schoolyard, sounds echoed of children laughing and chattering. Were it not for the intoxicating smell of popcorn that lingered in the air, one might be convinced...
Needham takes Walpole in playoff run
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
The Needham boys baseball team experienced quite a run in the South Division 1 sectional playoffs this year. After a nine-inning, 2-1 nail-biter in the opening round against Plymouth South and a subsequent 3-2 stunner over the 3-seeded Bridgewater Raynham, the Rockets found themselves with 10-seeds Walpole standing between them and the final.
Walpole...
Medfield High Class of 2016 graduates
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Medfield High School class of 2016 collectively met for the last time on Sunday for their graduation ceremony. Vocalized in the speeches of Class President Theodore Duffy, Honor Essayists Daniel Blessing and Olivia Taylor, and Senior Speaker Bryan Carrabis, there were collective feelings of bitter-sweetness, pride, and nostalgia...
Needham High School holds Class Day
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Ethan Lee
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Organized by Senior Class Advisor Mr. Michael Hirsh, Class Day is a day for acknowledging the accomplishments and achievements of NHS seniors, as well as the awarding of numerous scholarships and prizes. Class Day 2016 hosted around 200 seniors in the NHS gym.
After opening remarks by Master...
Needham High class of 2016 graduates
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Ethan Lee
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Monday, June 6, Needham High School graduated over 400 seniors on a gorgeously sunny day.
Opening remarks were made by vice-principal Aaron Sicotte and principal Dr. Joseph Barnes. Both emphasized the significance of the accomplishments of the Class of 2016, as well as the talent and potential gathered...
Women’s Club holds senior Graduation Tea
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Rachel Borman
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Continuing in a 46-year tradition, the Hannah Adams Women’s Club hosted a Graduation Tea on June 7. Formal invitations went out to 122 of Medfield’s finest young women - every senior girl living in Medfield and about to graduate from either Medfield High School or Tri-Country Regional Vocational Technical...
Medfield Legion baseball opens season
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Evan Mayer
Hometown Weekly Intern
As the defending district champs, Medfield picked up right where they left off, squeaking out a 5-4 victory against Needham. On June 8, Medfield boys Legion took the field for their opening day game. It was a nail-biter from the beginning, with solid pitching from both teams.
Medfield drew...
Trip to Cuba
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Geena Matuson
Hometown Weekly Staff
Over the last 100 years, the US and Cuba have had a rocky relationship. From the 1898 Spanish-American War ending with Spain ceding its Cuba territory to the US to the political revolts throughout the 1950s to the Cuban Missile Crisis and CIA assassination plots against Fidel Castro in...
Wellesley High holds 2016 commencement ceremony
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
By Lisa Moore
Wellesley High School’s Class of 2016 commencement ceremony was held on Friday. Rainy weather threatened early in the day, but relented, allowing graduation to take place on the athletic field. Family and friends filled the bleachers and seating area on the track. The WHS combined chorus entertained the crowd as they...
Special Olympics holds Summer Games
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Contributor
The Special Olympics of Massachusetts held its Summer Games this past weekend at Harvard University, bringing out thousands of athletes and volunteers from across the state. The athletes competed in events spanning aquatics, gymnastics, power lifting, track and field, volleyball, and tennis. The mission of the Special Olympics, founded in 1968,...
Read more
Wellesley Turkey Trot registration opens July 1
[ccfic caption-text format="plaintext"]
Registration for the 2016 Wellesley Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, a community road race that has become a beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition, will open next month on July 1.
The online signup link is www.wellesleyturkeytrot.racewire.com
Race organizers are encouraging runners to sign up early as the race sold out last...
Vernal pool a Wellesley gem
