A quilt of valor was made in honor of all our veterans from the Walpole High School class of 1962 that served in the armed services during the Vietnam War era. We recently celebrated our 55th class reunion. The veterans that were in attendance proudly held up the quilt that was made under the watchful...
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Peter Betro is Person of the Year
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Although he retired from and closed Betro Pharmacy in August of the year, Peter Betro has kept his promise to remain involved in Walpole. Heading for what he thought would be just another 9 a.m. meeting, the Friends of St. Patrick were plotting something else.
As Betro entered the...
Hurwitz works for Girl Scout Gold
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While we all love the taste of Thin Mints and Caramel deLites, there’s much more to Girl Scouts than the cookies. For the Girl Scouts who remain dedicated to the program, they learn courage, confidence, and character to benefit our world and those in it. As she goes for...
Murray, Rebel soccer down rival Mustangs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole High School varsity boys soccer team played its final regular season home contest of the year on Thursday evening against arch rival Norwood. Despite some less-than-ideal and wet conditions, the Rebels (9-5-2) came away with a 1-0 win to finish the season 7-4-2 in Bay State...
Giunta, Warriors grind past Lavanchy, Rebels
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
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Walpole to make strides for cancer
All are invited to Walpole High School's second annual Walpole Makes Strides for ASC, more commonly known as the Pink Walk, on October 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Walpole High School. The 1.4-mile walk around Walpole town center will bring all members of the community together to show local support for breast cancer research. Refreshments...
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Attorney General Healey speaking in Walpole
The League of Women Voters will be sponsoring an appearance by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey at a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Walpole High School.
Healey will be outlining the issues she and her office are standing up on, but most of the time will be devoted to answering...
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