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Town Commons are more than they appear

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Having grown up in New England, many of us probably take town commons for granted. They have been an integral part of our lives from the start, and as we start to grow, we forget just how special or unique it is to have a town common, especially a...
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United Church December special events upcoming

The Advent and Christmas season at United Church is a very special time of year. Numerous events occur throughout the month in addition to the Church’s weekly Advent Sunday morning worship services under the theme of “Longing and Belonging.” All are welcome to any of the upcoming events. On December 11, morning worship at 10:00...
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RB Foundation supports Walpole’s MacIntyre

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The RB Foundation proudly supports former Walpole resident Heidi MacIntyre in her fight against colon cancer. Heidi was raised in Walpole and attended Blessed Sacrament school and Walpole High School. Heidi currently resides in Swansea with her husband, Dan, and two children, Skye and Nate. The RB Foundation is 501(c)3 charitable organization. Its...
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Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service

On Tuesday, November 22, over 70 people gathered at the South Walpole United Methodist Church, to give thanks for their blessings. Members of the congregation of the host church were joined by members of Blessed Sacrament Parish, United Church in Walpole, Epiphany Episcopal Church in Walpole Center, St. Mary’s Parish, and Union Congregational Church of...
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Christmas Carol comes to Walpole Library

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be read by Gary Hylander at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening, December 12, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library. Hylander, a well-known local lecturer on American history, gives a dramatic reading of the beloved original 1846 classic yuletide fantasy. All are welcome, and there is...
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Camy 5K Run & David 5k Walk delights Walpole

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It was a cool fall day with blue skies for the 16th annual Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk at the Walpole Italian-American Club on Saturday, November 12. Mark D’Amico won the men’s division for the first time (19:05) and course record-holder Mimi Fallon won her record-setting fourth women’s division title (20:05)...
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From Beirut to Walpole, Leland keeps peace

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By Linda Thomas Hometown Weekly Correspondent The boy’s legs didn’t look like any that Fred Leland had ever seen. There was something about the young boy walking around wounded but still full of life. It seemed, Leland thought then, that the boy hadn’t realized his infection was serious due to his injuries. “We had a language barrier,”...
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Santa comes to Walpole

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After a parade down Common Street, Santa Claus greeted smiling members of the Walpole community at his house on Saturday, November 26. Santa’s arrival in Walpole center marks the beginning of the holiday season in town, and presaged the annual tree lighting and caroling on the common, which took place later in the...
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Flynn’s overtime goal captures Walpole state title

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a 2-1 victory over Sandwich in the MIAA D1 South Sectional finals last Saturday, the Walpole High field hockey team ground out a 1-0 victory over Acton-Boxboro in the state semifinals on Wednesday night with the game’s lone goal coming off the stick of Audra Tosone. The...
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Giandomenico Family are Walpole’s Persons of the Year

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Every year, The Friends of St. Patrick choose a Person of the Year to honor for their dedication to Walpole, and impacting the area in a positive way. However, this year was a little bit different. This year found the board selecting not a singular person, but persons of...
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Larry Tye shows the true Bobby Kennedy

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Everybody knows some version of Bobby Kennedy, even if it’s just the fact that he was brother to John, and assassinated in 1968. However, Larry Tye’s presentation on the senator drew on unpublished memoirs, unreleased government files, and boxes of papers that had been under lock for the past...
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Potters Place raises Food Pantry funds

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Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces created by 20 member potters of Potters Place in Walpole will be offered for sale during the cooperative’s Annual Holiday Show & Sale. A special selection of pieces was specifically created to benefit the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood. The Show & Sale will take place at Potters...
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Local voting civil amidst heated election

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was called. But...
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Middle school runners in State Meet

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Fourteen athletes from the Walpole Middle School Cross Country team traveled to Devens, MA on November 5 to participate in the Massachusetts Middle School State Cross Country Meet. The team’s top racer of the day was Sophie St. George, who ran in the girls’ 7th grade race. She came in first place with a...
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Walpole residents among Garden Club officers

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The Norwood Evening Garden Club announced the installation of a new slate of officers for a two-year term. Nancy Costa of Norwood was elected President; Sheela Venkatesh of Norwood was elected Vice President; Tracy Firth of Walpole was elected Secretary; and Susan Cosman of Walpole was elected Treasurer. Costa has selected her Board and...
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Walpole’s Stern performs in ‘Nutcracker’

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A resident of Walpole, Hadley Stern is performing in Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre’s 29th annual production of “The Nutcracker” in the role of Mouse. Hadley is in the 2nd grade and attends the Fisher Elementary School in Walpole. This holiday season Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre will Present 23 performances of its original version...
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History of the Jeep illuminates American history in Walpole

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Today, Jeeps are ubiquitous. Driven by everyone from newly minted 16-year-old girls to veteran drivers of forty years. However, when John Simeone saw a Jeep on the streets of Walpole in 1943, he was absolutely dumbfounded. What was an army vehicle doing rolling down suburban streets? He said he...
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Kim Weineck illuminates pastel painting

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Last week, the Walpole Public Library hosted Kim Morin Weineck, a pastel and oil painter who concentrates on the beauty of interpretive landscapes. Weineck offered perspective and insight into the delicate art of pastels, sharing some of her tricks of the trade, as well as answering questions fellow...
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Camy/David run/walk coming to Walpole

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While it started small 16 years ago to honor two Walpole natives, the USATF-certified Camy 5K Run and David 5K Walk has grown to become much more - a celebration, a competitive race, a fundraiser for local charities, and a place for reunions and gatherings. “It always amazes me not only how much this...
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Walpole flips for Halloween on Main

As part of the town’s celebration of Halloween, Walpole Recreation hosted Halloween on Main last Saturday, October 29. The event saw scores of costumed youngsters in the center of town participating in a costume contest, parade, trick-or-treating, and more. As is the case with every one of Walpole Recreation’s activities, a good time was had...
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