Category Archive for "Walpole"

Playoff march to a repeat begins

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The two-time defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers’ field hockey team turned Halloween into a ‘trick and treat’ against Central Catholic (CC) beating the Raiders, 7-0, in the round of 32 of the state tournament.

The senior-laden, experienced Porkers...

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter

It is that time of year again where the Walpole Fire Department (WFD) hosts their annual Open House. The doors open, trucks are brought out, and everyone is invited to see just what makes the Walpole FD who they are and what they can do.

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...

Walpole cross country runs down Weymouth

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On Wednesday October 15, 2025 the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams from Walpole faced their Weymouth equivalents at Walpole High School.

It was also Senior Day marking the last meet for the seniors at Walpole High School’s...

Halloween comes early in Downtown Walpole

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter

It really felt like October on a recent chilly Saturday morning, which was perfect for Walpole’s annual Halloween on Main, a trick-or-treating event that was followed by Falloween, the town’s fall party. Though chilly, it was also beautiful: wall-to-wall sunshine really made the foliage pop - a lovely backdrop...

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter

The fall season is in full swing and for most people that means one thing, decorations are coming down from the attic and covering the house to invite people in. Walpole Public Library (WPL) invited adults to enjoy a night of crafting and leave with a fall wreath to...

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...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Every serve, spike, and cheer carried extra weight Wednesday October 1, 2025, as the Walpole girls’ volleyball team turned the Elm Street School court into a battleground not only for victory against the Norwood Mustangs, but for the fight against breast cancer. It was Volley for a Cure day where pink...

Sunshine returns to the Apple Harvest Fair

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter Beautiful weather finally returned to this year’s Apple Harvest Fair, the Union Congregational Church’s (UCC) biggest annual fundraising event. This beloved rain-or-shine celebration was subject to the former the previous two years, so everyone involved was delighted by the arrival of blue skies, sunshine, and warmth for this year’s festivities. “This is...

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...

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...

Photos by Isabell Macrina Entire band supporting each other and bringing the 30s to today By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter A summer evening is the perfect time to enjoy music out in the open, and the Walpole Commons is one of the best places to enjoy it. Recently, the Bare Bones Big Band took to the bandstand with...

A talk about the Walpole Hotel will be presented by Betsey Dexter Dyer on (today) Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7pm, in the community room of the Walpole Public Library The Walpole Hotel was in existence for only 19 years (1873-1892) but what an impression it made. Nearly every week the Walpole Star printed the latest goings on: loud music,...

Photos by Isabell Macrina The Wiley Brothers warm up, even in 80-degree weather By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter Nestled between bustling restaurants and businesses covering anything you could need, the Walpole Town Common is a true center of the community. It is a place to gather, pay respects at the memorials, or in this case, to dance. The...

Photos by Audrey Anderson The cast of Richard III makes a curtain call By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter The accomplished Gazebo Players of Medfield, directed by Benjamin Medeiros, presented a stellar “Richard III” by William Shakespeare on the evening of Sunday, August 3, in Bird Park in Walpole. With powerful performances across the board, the production wowed...

Photos by Elizabeth Connolly by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter It was a picture-perfect summer evening for Walpole’s annual National Night Out (NNO), which was held on Tuesday, August 5th this year. Hundreds of locals converged on Stone Field to celebrate the popular event, which started at 5:00 p.m. and ended after the 8:00 p.m. glow foam party. There...

Sydney Scales: Winning on and of the field

Photos courtesy of Sydney Scales By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Reporter Hometown Weekly Reporter Lenny Strauss had the opportunity to interview Walpole’s own Sydney Scales. Scales has an impressive resume, as she is a former standout lacrosse defender at Boston College, current assistant coach at Harvard, and rising professional player, whose recent athletic achievement helped lead Team USA...

Photo by Elizabeth Connolly By Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter For many years now - finding the origin date proved to be a challenging task, though some evidence suggests they may date back as far as the 1990’s - Concerts on the Common have been a summer tradition in downtown Walpole. This beloved series brings a different band...

Walpole Public Schools (WPS) participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program. The Walpole Public School District offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School Lunch Program funds to ensure all students have access to healthy school meals in Massachusetts, regardless of household...

Photos by Ava Straccia by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter For fifty-six years, Walpole Children’s Theatre’s (WCT) has been providing quality entertainment “for children, by children.” Their 2025 season has done just that, first with their winter production of Robin Hood, which was a big hit with audiences, and now with Winnie-the-Pooh, written by Kristin Sergel. There aren’t many...

Category Archives: Walpole

Playoff march to a repeat begins

WFD hosts Open House

Housing growth makes Downtown a Destination

Walpole cross country runs down Weymouth

Halloween comes early in Downtown Walpole

Crafting for fall at WPL

Schlittler pitches record breaking postseason

Timberwolves spike Mustangs and cancer

Sunshine returns to the Apple Harvest Fair

Porkers begin season with dominance

52nd Walpole Labor Day Road Race

Bare Bones Big Band comes to Walpole

The Walpole Hotel

The Wiley Brothers rock Walpole common

An Ennobling Richard III

Walpole celebrates National Night Out

Sydney Scales: Winning on and of the field

RetroRockets ramp up the fun

WPS offers free meals for all students

A performance sweet as honey

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