Walpole COA hosts monthly birthday party
Local author publishes first novel
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At first glance, it is difficult to tell exactly what feminism, fairy tales, and falconry have in common. However, all three coalesce in Arielle K. Harris.
Harris was born locally and then spent a number of years of Scotland, which she says has “irreversibly confused her accent and spelling...
Watershed Association celebrates 50 years
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With the arrival of 2017, the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) marks a major milestone: fifty years since the founding of the organization.
NepRWA was formally founded in August of 1967, as the Neponset Conservation Association (the name was “modernized” in 1987). The founders were Harry Fraser, Hanna Bigelow, Henry Lyman, Frank Chase, Lawrence...
Footlighters warm winter with comedy production
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The Walpole Footlighters are warming up winter at their Playhouse on Scout Rd. in East Walpole, where they rehearse for the opening of their next show, “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” This hilarious comedy will be performed weekends from February 3 to February19. This is the second production of the Walpole Footlighters 2016-2017 season,...
Historical Commission discusses buildings’ fates
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The residents of Walpole take their history very seriously – as they should. It’s a wonderful history, filled with many different periods, nuances, and important moments. Two buildings that are a large part of this intricate history are currently being discussed in regards to their futures. At the most...
Pickleball picks up speed in Walpole
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Pickleball has been around since the 1970s, but it has just begun to creep into Walpole. In December, Walpole Recreation created sign-ups for two different times to play the game. Both twelve-week sessions filled up within days, showing the department just how popular pickleball is. Sara Hootstein, the Program...
Local author Harris to speak in Walpole
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“Fairytales, Feminism, and Falconry” will be presented by Arielle K. Harris, local author of fantasy novels, on Saturday afternoon, January 14, at 1:00 p.m at the Walpole Library. The presentation is part of the Author Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library.
Arielle K. Harris spent her formative years in Scotland,...
Camy Run/David Walk donations presented
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The Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk, which was held in Walpole on November 12, recently presented check donations totaling $4,500 to the Walpole Community Food Pantry ($1,500), Walpole Italian-American Club ($1,500), and the Italian-American Mutual Benefit Society of Walpole ($1,500).
At the check presentations were race committee member and I-A Society...
Local runner covering all Walpole streets
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Alyssa Adreani is no average Walpole resident. She and her husband moved to the area about a year and a half ago. While most people get to know the town through their own interactions and businesses in the area, Alyssa has taken it upon herself to learn Walpole in...
New Daisy Troop at Boyden School
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Fourteen eager girls from the Kindergarten and First Grade classes at Boyden Elementary School have formed a new Daisy Girl Scout Troop #62245 under the leadership of Erica Burdon, Kati Klotz and Sarah Mount Elewononi, all of South Walpole. Roisin Doherty and Samantha Moses (who were Daisy Girl Scouts last year) were joined...
Walpole Library hosts blood drive
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The holiday season is the definitive season of giving. While we exchange gifts with each other, showing generosity to those we love and know well, it is also a time for selfless giving, giving to those who may need it more than those we know. A Red Cross...
Senior Moments delight with holiday concerts
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The Walpole Senior Moments music group performed their Christmas and Holiday song program four times during December. The picture is from the performance December 10 at the Walpole Public Library sponsored by The Friends of the Walpole Public Library. The Senior Moments practice at the Walpole Senior Center in the Walpole Town Hall...
Walpole bids 2016 adieu
As a calendar year closes, an opportunity for reflection and remembrance opens.
12 Months. 52 weeks. 366 days (lest we forget, 2016 was a leap-year). Countless stories of highs and lows, victories and defeats, occasions of joy and sadness.
Even the smallest and sleepiest of towns could fill thick tomes with their comings and goings over...
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Seniors give back during holidays
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Seniors of Walpole are one of the busiest groups in the town. From local performances to weekly bingo and Wii Bowling tournaments with the local high schoolers, their schedules are packed. However, this doesn’t stop them from taking time to help out during the Holiday season. This past...
Council on Aging brings bingo and more
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Three months ago, the Walpole Council on Aging acquired a new Director, Ms. Kerri McManama. While the COA has always provided a myriad of events and opportunities, McManama is making sure that this only increases in the months to come. This past Friday, the COA held its weekly Bingo...
Hylander brings ‘Christmas Carol’ to life
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
An absolute classic, it is nearly impossible to get through the holiday season without some version of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Whether it’s the actual novella, or one of the many film adaptations including traditional renderings, comedic approaches such as ‘Scrooged,’ or even animated versions like ‘Mr....
Community campaigns for VGo Robot
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Ten-year-old Walpole resident Philip Lippolis is fighting through his second round of cancer and will have to be isolated for a year due to his immune system. Philip’s family and friends are looking to raise money to purchase a VGo robot so Philip can...
Boy Scouts clear Walpole trails
On December 11, 13, members of the Boy Scout Troop 97 Walpole partnered with the Walpole Trails Committee to clear and widen existing trails.
Under the direction of Gary Riggott, the participants cleared three trails in the town forest that connects to the Bay Circuit Trail. This clearing allows for better public access to the...
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Historical Society hosts annual Craft Fair
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The town of Walpole is no stranger to holiday cheer. Nearly 700 people came out to the town tree lighting, illustrating the strong local commitment to tradition and holiday festivities. This year, though, there was a new tradition in town: The Historical Society Craft Fair. This year heralded the...
Mahjongg provides mental stimulation and fun
