Westwood clears first snowstorm
Robots charm Wellesley library visitors
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While the fresh snow provided children with an endless amount of outdoor activities to take part in over the weekend, the Wellesley Free Library offered some indoor fun for Saturday’s chilly afternoon. Although snowball fights and snowman making will always be classic winter pastimes, the future is looking to...
Students present hilarious theater special
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield High School Theatre Society prepared for an evening of hilarity and entertainment with the one-night-only performance of “Medfield After Dark.” The show, abbreviated to MAD, featured nine skits written by MHS seniors, comedy from emcee Mason Hajj, and music by Brigitte and the Boys.
The first skit of the...
‘Kids in the Kitchen’ bake sugary treats
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Along with the days before vacations and weekends, early releases are among some of the most hotly-anticipated school days for Westwood students. With so many excellent options of how to spend their school-free afternoons, though, it can often be difficult to decide on how to maximize the extra two...
Reindeer Quest inspires whimsical park tour
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep…”
I thought of Robert Frost’s renowned poem as I walked through the trails of Bird Park, some glistening with ice and snow.
While I didn’t have promises to keep, I did have reindeer to find at the park’s first self-guided Reindeer Quest.
Although I grew...
Winter concert rings in holiday vacation
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the shortest day of the year, Needham High School music and chorus students performed the annual winter concert for friends, family, and peers to enjoy. With just one day before winter vacation, the students’ energy and enthusiasm shined through in the performance.
To commence the concert, Needham High’s after-school...
Library hosts toddler playtime
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the past year, the Medfield Public Library staff has been hard at work to introduce new and exciting programs to the community. Even in just the last few months, the library held a grand opening of the STEAM room, also known as the Makerspace, celebrated its centennial,...
Chief McGowan visits ‘Local Hero Storytime’
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Superman and Batman have been two of the world’s most beloved superheroes for decades. Children have been fascinated with the two characters’ strength and bravery, and the Dover Town Library (DTL) frequently reminds their young patrons that while Metropolis and Gotham City may not be real places, there are...
Deerfield School presents winter concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With just days left before school vacation, students at Deerfield Elementary School knew it would be a long week.
Luckily, the fifth grade music students began the week with an exciting performance.
On December 18, the school hosted its annual winter concert, showcasing the fifth grade band and chorus.
Parents...
LEGO holiday tradition returns to WFL
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the late afternoon, it’s rare for the Wellesley Free Library’s children’s librarians to have an idle moment. Children buzz around the library, pulling out books from the shelves and flipping through the pages, meeting with friends to collaborate on homework, and eagerly rushing to the circulation desk to...
OPR students donate holiday cheer
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many of the students at Old Post Road Elementary School (OPR) knew exactly how many presents were under their trees at home and carefully kept count of how many gifts were for them. Although the holiday season is a happy and exciting time for OPR students, the school’s...
Pollard celebrates breakfast cart benefits
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Mornings at Pollard Middle School are unlike any other middle school’s. Before first period even begins, the students are practically skipping to homeroom, animatedly chatting with friends and classmates. Instead of resting their heads on the desk and pretending they’re still home in bed, the kids are asking their...
Library presents first holiday wrap-a-thon
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The checklists are nearly completed, the shopping is coming to an end, and the gifts are piling up. With two days of Hanukkah left and just a week before Christmas, Sherborn residents needed to start wrapping.
Gift-wrapping can be a daunting task, though, especially for those who tend to opt...
‘Parachute Play’ celebrates season’s first snowfall
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Every month, the Medfield Public Library’s Children’s Department hosts a program that combines literacy with gross and fine motor skills development. It’s a program thoroughly enjoyed by toddlers and their caregivers, and undoubtedly a perfect program to attract the town’s youngest readers to the library.
Through the Medfield Coordinated Family...
Medfield High musicians amaze community
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After two sold out “Spaghetti with Santa” events at Medfield High School, there is no doubt that the students and community are dedicated to Medfield’s music program.
On December 13, the students showed their love for music and commitment to their program at the annual winter concert, featuring the concert...
Better (gingerbread) homes and gardens
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Although it’s one of the most festive crafts to be done in December, gingerbread house decorating usually ends in a mess of sprinkles, half-eaten candy, and sticky frosting all over the place.
Luckily, the Wellesley Free Library doesn’t shy away from a craft just because of the mess that may...
Westwood orchestras perform collaborative concert
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On December 12, Thurston Middle School and Westwood High School joined forces to deliver an outstanding winter orchestra concert. The two schools, performing separately and together on Westwood High’s stage, brought a perfect blend of songs together, with several holiday songs in the mix for those celebrating this month.
Beginning...
COA hosts a holly, jolly holiday party
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
We’re reminded, especially during the holiday season, that each day is a gift.
It is true, though, that some days feel a little more special than others.
For members of the Westwood community, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) director, Lina Arena-DeRosa, ensures that these special days occur at least once...
Elm Street continues sing-along tradition
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On December 11, Elm Street School’s cafeteria grew crowded and loud, with children buzzing around the room and chatting excitedly. The school staff knows this is not unusual for the elementary school, but the students were not waiting for their lunches.
Instead, parents and family members joined the students...
A girl with kaleidoscope skies
