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Townwide Food Drive on November 15th

The Westwood Cub Scout Troops will once again be hosting their annual “Scouting For Food” Drive to benefit the Westwood Food Pantry on Saturday, November 15th. All residents are encouraged to participate in this drive that stocks the food pantry’s shelves for the coming months.

Over the weekend of November 8/9th members of the...

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Montrose builds turf fields and restores wetlands

Montrose School is excited to announce their Campus Renewal Project is fully underway and expected to finish by summer of 2026. Thanks to generous benefactors, the $8.5 million project includes the installation of two new, regulation-sized turf fields and the restoration of the property’s wetlands.

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Undefeated Medfield Football becomes TVL Small Champs

By Charlie Bean Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Prior to the matchup that would decide the 2025 TVL Small Championship, Medfield’s coaching staff emphasized a message about control. Given life’s unpredictability, they noted, not everything is controllable. The difference, according to the coaches, is that athletes are given the ability to control their fate and the outcome...

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“Love/Sick” at Dover-Sherborn High School

The DSHS Drama Program production of “Love/Sick” opens this weekend.  After putting on full-length story plays the last few years like Macbeth, Sherlock Holmes, and Radium Girls, this vignette-style play is a change of pace.  Playwright John Cariani describes the play as a nine-play cycle about love and loss.  It features quick dialogue and...

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NOS exhibits at the Community Gallery

Photos courtesy of Needham Open Studios

The active artists of Needham Open Studios are exhibiting for the first time at the Community Gallery at Christ Church, Needham. The public is invited to the Holiday Sale/Opening Art Reception on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the art exhibit...

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Housing growth makes Downtown a Destination 

This is part 1 of a 2-part story about how downtown Walpole is seeing steady investment as it continues to attract developers, homebuyers and renters alike. This  story explores what’s driving this development and the influx of new residents. Next week part 2 will provide an update on the latest development projects in downtown...

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“Space Princess Wars” Coming to Westwood High School

Get out your light sabers. “Space Princess Wars,” a comedic play that blends “ The Princess Bride” and the “Star Wars” film franchise, is coming to the Westwood High School stage Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

“We chose this gem specifically because it is such...

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Medfield Football bests Bellingham on Senior Night

By Charlie Bean Hometown Weekly Correspondent

“That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse” (Walt Whitman, O me! O life!). The Medfield Football coaching staff emphasized this quote and its message throughout the week of practice leading up to Friday night’s affair.

In...

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Orleans to perform at the Great Hall

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Reporter.

On November 1st, the timeless pop-rock band Orleans will be taking the stage at the Needham Town Hall. Formed in Woodstock NY in 1972 by musicians John Hall and Larry Hoppen, the band released timeless classic hits like Dance with Me and Still the One, which were both top...

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Schlittler pitches record breaking postseason

t was a record breaking night at Yankee Stadium when Walpole native Cam Schlittler, made his play-off debut in the American League wildcard game against the Boston RedSox on October 2nd. The 6’ 6” Yankees right-hander starter of the decisive Game 3 pulled no punches as he took the mound against the team he once...
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Schlittler pitches record breaking postseason

It was a record breaking night at Yankee Stadium when Walpole native Cam Schlittler, made his play-off debut in the American League wildcard game against the Boston RedSox on October 2nd. The 6’ 6” Yankees right-hander starter of the decisive Game 3 pulled no punches as he took the mound against the team he once...
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Medfield Football continues hot start

By Charlie Bean and Cole Render Hometown Weekly Correspondents With the Medfield High School parking lot overflowing with cars, fans showed out to create an electric buzz on Friday night. Those in attendance were immediately treated to an outstanding rendition of the National Anthem performed by Alora Nardelli followed by an equally amazing game of football. Medfield rolled...
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Youth poets take mic at City Nights

Photo courtesy of R. Lowney Charles Goodman, Westwood Inaugural Poet Laureate Lynne Viti 2023-2025), and City Nights host poet Jean-Dany Joachim   On Friday, September 5, City Night, a weekly event at the Little Crepe Café welcomed Westwood youth poets Elizabeth Lowney and Charles Goodman as featured readers of their original poetry. An open mic followed, with poets and musicians...
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Boys’ soccer clinches win over Norwood

Photo by Owen Ziegler  Senior Harry Hayes scans the field     By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   On Thursday, September 4th, a thrilling encounter between the Westwood Wolverines boys soccer team and the Norwood Mustangs left the fans shocked. With some last minute heroics, Westwood was able to clinch the win 2-1, improving their record to two wins...
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Rockets aim to build new legacy

Photo by Peter Nowlan The Rockets seek to build their strength and community to have a season of success      By Peter Nowlan  Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   Despite losing 28 seniors from the class of 2025, this year’s new-look Rockets squad aims to chart their own path to success.  The 2024-2025 season was a historic one for Needham...
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Porkers begin season with dominance

Photo by Ken Chaisson  Caroline Handwerk passes it in     By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter  On a picture perfect New England fall day with temperatures in the mid-70s and glorious sunshine, the two-time defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers field hockey team defeated the Wellesley Raiders in their season opener on Tuesday September 2, 205...
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52nd Walpole Labor Day Road Race

Photo by Ken Chaisson One Mile Fun Run is on your marks   By Ken Chaisson  Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   Labor Day is the unofficial beginning of autumn for New Englanders. It is the time to put the sandals and beach chairs away and break out the cleats and sneakers. For the past 52 years the Labor Day Road Race has fired the starting...
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MPL concludes Summer Reading Program

Photo courtesy of Andrea McCoy 24 Summer Reading grand prizes on display in the Children's Room.   The Medfield Public Library (MPL) is thrilled to report that over 940 kids and teens participated in the Library’s annual summer reading challenge this summer. The library is hugely impressed with the number of enthusiastic young readers in Medfield and thankful...
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Warriors dominate in season opener

Photo by Chris Seitz  Brady McCormack 50 Yard Touchdown Run   By Chris Seitz Hometown Weekly Correspondent    What a difference a year makes. The Warriors kicked off their season against the Weston Wildcats, a repeat of last year's opener. This time, Medfield turned the tables, dramatically turning the tables from their 17-6 loss a year earlier. Medfield received the...
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Learning how to needle felt at DTL

Photo by Isabell Macrina Toth is always ready to help when patrons get stuck   By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter   Arts and crafts is a great way to occupy the mind and hands, and you can get something to decorate your home afterwards, but starting the process on your own can be daunting. Dover Town Library (DTL) brought in...
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