Community Meeting being held for Medfield State Hospital
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This Old Town: When slavery existed in Medfield
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By Richard DeSorgher
Hometown Weekly Correspondentt
On the issue of slavery in America, one usually thinks right away about the Southern States, but as William Tilden reminds us in his “History of Medfield 1650-1886,” that in Medfield’s early history, “slavery was common with most wealthy citizens.”
The earliest slaves in the then Massachusetts Bay Colony were...
Three Westwood scouts named Eagles
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Three Westwood Boy Scouts accepted the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America last Saturday as they were officially accepted into the rank of Eagle Scout.
The scouts, Jared Lam, Matthew Wagner and Matthew Mason, were officially sworn in as Eagle Scouts at an Eagle Court of Honor held...
Westwood students preparing to debut ‘Cinderella’
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Students in Thurston Middle’s drama program are busy preparing for their performance of “Cinderella.”
There will be three showing of the classic fairy tale. The show will debut on April 7 at 7 p.m., with a show on April 8 at 7 p.m. and a show on April 9...
Westwood Town Clerk announces important Westwood election dates
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Westwood Town Clerk’s Office announces important election dates
The Westwood Town Clerk’s office would like to remind residents of the upcoming town election and town meeting.
The Annual Town Election will take place on Tuesday, April 26. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close...
Westwood Recreation offering April vacation programming
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April vacation week is coming soon. Want to do something new, fun and exciting? Register with Westwood Recreation for one of their spectacular programs.
For youth and teens there is Spring Training Baseball, Tennis Lessons, Golf Clinics, Fencing Clinic, and Drivers Education. Grab your tennis racquet, baseball glove, or golf clubs and spring...
Blood drive to be held at Westwood Celestial Lodge
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The Dana-Farber and Brigham & Women's bloodmobile will return to Westwood on Saturday, April 9, for the Jeffrey Jarvis Memorial Blood Drive, hosted by Celestial Lodge of Masons, 655 High Street., from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A pancake and waffle breakfast with lots of extras will be offered to all donors and immediate...
Walpole High seniors host paint night for Limbs for Life
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
A charity Paint Night organized by two Walpole High seniors has been a success.
Fifty people attended the Paint Night, which was held on March 20 at Finnegan’s Wake in Walpole. In total, the Paint Night brought in $1,500, which will be donated to Limbs for Life, a non-profit...
Walpole students presenting artwork at Art in Bloom
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The Norwood Evening Garden Club will present Art in Bloom 2016, a free community event that displays artwork generated by Norwood and Walpole High School students with interpretative floral designs done by club members.
The historic George H. Morse House at 1285 Washington Street in South Norwood will once again host...
Walpole RoboRebels enjoying successful season
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What does a portcullis, moat and cheval de fries have in common with a robot? These are three of the obstacles this year’s Walpole Robotics team, the RoboRebels had to overcome to play a medieval themed game called FIRST Stronghold.
Given six weeks to build a robot durable enough to...
Mick Morgan’s 5K brings in $45,000
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Saturday, March 19 was a beautiful sunny morning for the running of the 5th Annual Mick Morgan’s St. Patrick’s 5K to Benefit HESSCO Elder Services in Sharon.
Despite the cool temperatures, over 700 runners, spectators and supporters turned out for the event.
This is HESSCO’s largest fundraiser, and it was a big...
Walpole musician to present a modern take on the music of ‘Joan of Arc’
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“The Passion of Joan of Arc” is a 1928 silent movie classic that lends itself to live music score accompaniment, just as in the theaters in the days before “talkies.”
Walpole resident Rob Byrd, a well-traveled musician and composer, has lovingly created an ethereal soundscape, which he will play live with the film...
Needham Junior Football and Cheerleading Holding Experience Open House
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham Junior Football and Cheerleading will hold its annual Experience Open House on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at Needham High’s Memorial Field. The event is for football players and cheerleaders in grades 1-4.
There will be coaches on hand to run the football players through fun drills...
Needham Library to Celebrate Location’s 100th Anniversary
Needham Churches Taking Part in Walk Away Homelessness Event
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
Family Promise MetroWest will host its seventh annual 5K Walk Away Homelessness on Saturday, April 9 beginning and ending at the Natick Common. The walk starts at 8:45 a.m. and there will be events running until 11.
Among the local residents taking part in this annual event that raises...
Needham’s T-10 Competes at Super Regionals
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Needham High robotics team T-10 (T minus 10) competed last weekend in the Super Regional East FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competition at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa.
The Needham team competed against 72 other groups of high schoolers from across the Eastern U.S. to earn 24...
Dover-Sherborn Students Perform at Symphony Hall
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Two Dover-Sherborn High students recently had the opportunity to perform on stage at Symphony Hall.
Senior clarinetist Jeffrey Kennan performed with the All-State Orchestra and junior vocalist Annabel Hodson-Walker sang with the All-State Chorus.
The students were chosen through competitive auditions that were held at Shrewsbury High. The All-State Orchestra and Chorus consists of Massachusetts'...
Pine Hill Students Show off Talent
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By Robert Rosen
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Friday, April 1, the first annual Pine Hill Talent Show was held for students in grades three, four and five. It was the first talent show at Pine Hill since 1993, and the event was such a success that it is expected to be held every year from...
Sherborn Girl Scouts Bring Back Farm Day
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By Robert Rosen
Hometown Weekly Staff
Farm Day is coming back to Sherborn, and it’s being organized and brought to the community by three eighth grade Girl Scouts seeking to earn their Silver Award.
Emma Stiller, Jordyn Devellis and Amanda Dye have put in nearly 50 hours apiece learning about the history of farming in Sherborn...
Dover-Sherborn Winter Athletes Honored
