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Environmental advances at WPS
Westwood Public Schools (WPS) will soon recognize the benefits of several alternative energy projects and a grant from the federal government.
With the end of the school year, construction of a large solar canopy project is beginning at the Westwood High School (WHS) student parking lot. The project is expected to wrap up and be operational...
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Walpole’s own Cam Schlittler Shines in Yankees debut
Walpole’s Cam Schlittler during his debut outing, pitching for the New York Yankees. photo courtesy of totalapexsports,com
Cam Schlittler has always been known for bringing the heat. But on Tuesday night, under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, the Walpole native turned up the flame—and the whole country took notice. The 24-year-old right-hander made his major league...Needham gymnast wins gold abroad
Victoria Borskiy won the gold medal at the V International Rhythmic Gymnastics “Grand Premium” Photos courtesy of Dasha Borskiy
Victoria Borskiy, an incoming junior at Needham High School, won the gold medal in ribbon at the prestigious V International Rhythmic Gymnastics “Grand Premium” tournament, delivering a standout performance while representing her club, Fitness Elite Training Center...Katie King sworn in as new Town Manager
Photo courtesy Town of Needham website
After longtime Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick retired last week, Katie King was officially sworn in as the Town of Needham’s new Town Manager. She is only the second person to hold the role in the town’s history. Having served as Deputy Town Manager for the past five years, King has seamlessly...Medfield Village Cleaners runs school supply drive
By Lenny Strauss
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Starting on July 14 and running through August 16, the Medfield Village Cleaners, located here in Medfield, MA, will be running a school supply drive in support of the Corey C Griffin Foundation. This organization, since 2014 has focused on ensuring that Boston-area youths are provided with health, safety, and education,...
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Walpole’s own Cam Schlittler Shines in Yankees debut
Walpole’s Cam Schlittler during his debut outing, pitching for the New York Yankees. photo courtesy of totalapexsports,com
Cam Schlittler has always been known for bringing the heat. But on Tuesday night, under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, the Walpole native turned up the flame—and the whole country took notice. The 24-year-old right-hander made his major league...Schlittler Shines in Yankees debut
Walpole’s Cam Schlittler during his debut outing, pitching for the New York Yankees. photo courtesy of totalapexsports.com
Cam Schlittler has always been known for bringing the heat. But on Tuesday night, under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, the Walpole native and son of longtime Needham Police Chief John Schlittler turned up the flame—and the whole...NHS celebrates Class of 2025
By Alana DiPlacido
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday June 1st, the chords of “Pomp and Circumstance” rang out from Memorial Hill as the Needham High School (NHS) class of 2025 gathered alongside friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate their graduation. To begin the ceremony, Principal Aaron Sicott addressed the graduates, noting that this was the first...
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2025 Needham Memorial Day Tournament
The Needham Soccer Club ran its 48th Needham Memorial Day Tournament (NMDT). This year, 74 teams out of 502 teams were crowned NMDT Champions, including 3 Needham Soccer Club teams. They are the boys BU19 Needham Thunder, playing in the top bracket of the college showcase, BU17 Needham Crew, and the GU13 Needham Stars. Four...
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Adventures in History at Sherborn Library
By Alana DiPlacido
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library was visited by a local author and historian, Walter McClennen. McClennen’s life-long passion for history led him to write three different books in an attempt to capture history that might otherwise have been lost. In the Sherborn Library’s Community Room, McClennen led the audience of history enthusiasts through...
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A statement from Dover Police Chief
The following is a statement from Dover Police Chief Joseph Vinci: "In September 2024, the Dover Police Department was notified by the Dover-Sherborn Regional School District of a concerning incident involving the sharing of photographs of minors.
"Upon receiving the report, the Dover Police Department immediately and thoroughly investigated this matter, including interviewing students and their...
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WHS poets shine at fourth annual poetry slam
May 1 was a great day for poetry at the Fourth Annual Westwood High Teen Poetry Slam. Student competitors from 9th through 12th grades did poetic battle in two rounds, dazzling and energizing an audience over 100, including competing poets, judges, emcee, Westwood’s current Youth Poet Laureate Elizabeth Lowney, students, faculty, honored guests and staff.
To...
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Ellis Allen honored with MAA Legacy Award
Longtime Medfield resident and revered tree care champion Ellis Allen was honored with the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA) Legacy Award during the organization’s annual Arbor Day of Service, held Friday, April 25, at Millborn Farm, a newly acquired Trustees of Reservations conservation property in Sherborn, MA.
The award was presented by fellow Medfield resident Mike Lueders,...
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Learning about bonsai at the DTL
By Alana DiPlacido
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Michael Levin, owner of Bonsai West and passionate bonsai artist, arrived at the Dover Town Library (DTL) with over ten bonsai trees in tow.
Levin began a presentation that would lead the audience through his personal history with the art of bonsai as well as helpful tips and tricks for growing and...
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A Statement from Medfield Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden
The following is a statement from Medfield Public Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden:
Earlier today, the District was notified that the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission concluded a civil matter involving one of our employees, who also serves as a coach and staff member at Medfield High School. The complaint was filed in 2023 by an outside party.
Today,...
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Medfield School Superintendent Statement
The following is a statement from Medfield Public Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Marsden:
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Zullo Gallery moving towards ownership
Zullo Gallery-Center for the Arts, the nonprofit arts organization in downtown Medfield, is moving toward ownership of its longtime home at 454-456A Main St., thanks to a pending building sale and more than $500,000 in community commitments.
Building owners Tom and Lisa Nightingale have reached an agreement to sell the historic property to the Zullo Gallery. The deal follows...
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Needham Speech and Debate Shines
The Needham Speech and Debate Team closed out the regular season with a 3rd palace finish at the Speech/Congress Tournament in Walpole and 5th place finish in debate at Boston Latin March 28, 29 and April 5 2025.
Senior Mia Maffeo won glitter in three different events, including the state championship in play reading. She and...
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NFPL hosts Women in World Jazz
By Alana DiPlacido
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On March 30th, as Women’s History Month was nearing its end, the Women in World Jazz led the audience at Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) on a musical tour through the history of women’s contributions to jazz worldwide. The Women in World Jazz, a Newton-based jazz group, state that the goal...
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