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October finale at Adams Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Despite the on and off rain, along with the chilly wind, crowds gathered at Adams Farm to delight in some amazing music for the afternoon. Earlier this month, the Friends of the Adams Farm, in collaboration with Walpole Co-Operative Bank, hosted...

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Free fun at the Farm

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Earlier this month, families from various locales gathered at Adams Farm for a complimentary afternoon of entertainment. The event was graciously sponsored by the Friends of Adams Farm and generously funded by the Walpole Co-operative Bank. It featured a three-hour concert...

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Music in the barn delights Adams Farm

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On August 5, 2023, The Friends of Adams Farm, in collaboration with Walpole Co-Operative Bank, hosted a complimentary concert at Adams Farm, featuring two bands that provided a delightful afternoon of outdoor entertainment. The event unfolded against the charming backdrop of...

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New year, new trails in Walpole

By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Editor

As has become a fantastic tradition in town, Walpole Trails hosted guided and self-guided walks around some of the community’s prime parcels on January 1. The walks, which this year were scheduled for Adams Farm, Jarvis Farm, Norfolk Aggie and the new Rt 1A ballfields...

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Adams Farm celebrates 25 years

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Adams Farm is known in Walpole for being a beautiful place where visitors can stop and enjoy nature for a while. With gardens, walking trails, and hundreds of acres of spacious woods, the area is a favorite spot for many. 

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Adams Farm hosts community garden potluck

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Adams Farm in Walpole is known for its gorgeous scenery. A classic barn, miles of hiking trails, and a beautiful community garden make the Walpole spot the perfect place for an evening out. Taking advantage of the picture-perfect setting, the Friends of Adams Farm (FOAF)...

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Adams Farm hosts pleasant summer concert

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Walpole’s Adams Farm, just over the border from Westwood, opened its barn doors to Matt Tremble and The Dane Street Project on Saturday, July 30. The afternoon of free music, hosted by the Friends of Adams Farm, drew quite the crowd. Guests brought lawn chairs,...

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Adams Farm concert keeps it groovy

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

A sunny afternoon outdoors at Walpole’s Adams Farm on Saturday, June 25, provided an excellent atmosphere for a summer concert, which featured the stylings of Groovy Situation and Dave Penza. 

Concertgoers were shielded from the sun by an outdoor roof covering the...

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Adams Farm hosts guided wildflower walk

Although the walk focused on flowers, Cassie couldn’t help but point out a few animals and insects, like this Chinese mantis.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Saturday afternoon at Adams Farm, the crowd of people on the wildflower walk had already learned that...

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Crowds swell at Adams Farm concert

The barn and walking trails provided a rustic backdrop for Diandra Doble’s performance on Saturday afternoon.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

With COVID vaccines seeming like more of a hopeful wish than a scientific reality, around this time last year, outdoor, socially-distanced events were...

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Seed swap moves to Adams Farm

A pair of gardeners decide what they’d like to grow in the coming season.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

While years past have featured presentations from gardeners and sugar cookies for those that ventured to the Walpole Library in search of seeds, this year,...

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Connecting with the High St. Trail

With its flat terrain and well-groomed trail, it wasn’t a surprise to see so many mountain bikers riding the path.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Since there’s no heavy snow on the ground, the weather is unseasonably warm, and the possibility of having to...

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Live music returns to Adams Farm

Everyone was happy to see actual, live music for the first time in months.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

There are pages upon pages of quotes about the healing power of music. From “music can heal the wounds medicine cannot touch” to “time...

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Adams Farm, a social distancing hit

The overcast weather meant there were no butterflies in the butterfly garden.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Because of the coronavirus, outdoor activities have taken on a whole new level of importance. So, while stores are shut down and arenas remain empty, anywhere that...

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Walpole resident Chiodo an Eagle Scout

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On September 22, Walpole resident John Chiodo was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. Eagle Scout is the highest Boy Scout rank. Nationally, only 4 percent of Boy Scouts attain this esteemed recognition. The path to Eagle Scout requires...
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Music in the Barn, weekend of August 17

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Walpole’s Adams Farm will welcome several musicians for Music in the Barn on Saturday, August 17, from noon to 3 p.m. (with a rain date of August 18). Adams Farm is located on 999 North Street. The concert is sponsored by the Friends of Adams Farm and will feature three area musicians: David...
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Adams Farm concert brings in crowd

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Summer is definitely the season for long walks, picnics, and outdoor concerts. On Saturday, July 13, visitors to Adams Farm in Walpole could experience all three at once. From noon until 3:00, guests gathered at the barn to hear a free concert, sponsored by the Friends of Adams Farm....
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Mayberry to play Adams Farm Sunday

Sunday, August 19, at 1 p.m., the Friends of Adams Farm presents a free concert at Adams Farm featuring Mayberry, an acoustic duo hailing from Mansfield. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and their own food and drink to enjoy this second free concert of the Music in the Barn summer series at...
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Talented artisans displaying at Adams Farm

Vintage Thymes today announced that it is hosting its 3rd annual vintage and artisan marketplace at Adams Farm in Walpole. The company and its partner, Vintage Shade of Grey, are bringing together vintage dealers and artisans in a two-day event that will feature live music, food and one-of-a-kind finds on the sweeping grounds of the...
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Adams Farm celebrating 20th anniversary

The staff at Adams Farm is inviting the community to join them for an all-day celebration at the farm (located on 999 North Street) on Saturday, September 30, commemorating its 20th anniversary. A rain date is Sunday, October 1. There will be activities for all ages all day long, beginning with a bird-watching walk at...
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