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Hiking the Harold LeBlanc Trail
September 17, 2020From now on, walking this path should be called 'hiking the Harold.' By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter The Harold LeBlanc Trail at the Fisher School was cleared by Paul Bolton and a crew of Boy Scouts this March. On the Walpole Trails Facebook page, they... more...
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Town struggles with land leasing decision
September 14, 2020The planned solar panels on Fisher Road. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter Residents have called it “basically extortion by the county,” warned “we will regret this,” and threatened lawsuits to both the town and Norfolk County for damages if it goes through. Board of Selectmen... more...
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COA takes on COVID-19 challenges
September 1, 2020By Amelia TaralloHometown Weekly Staff For months, the Walpole Co-Operative Bank South Street Center has been closed to visitors. Programs have run strictly through Zoom. Ride services have shut down. But during these last few months, staff at the South Street Center has found new... more...
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Endean Trail an apparently forgotten path
August 20, 2020The Endean Trail begins just to the right of Dog Rock, which makes parking a bit tricky. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter At the Tweeter Center, I once watched Jerry Lee Lewis sing “Great Balls of Fire” to about a hundred people who mostly ignored... more...
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School committee votes for hybrid option
August 16, 2020By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter On August 6, the Walpole School Committee unanimously voted to attempt the hybrid model of school reopening in the fall. While the committee emphasized fluidity and adaptability, they thoroughly outlined the model and tried to respond to possible issues that... more...
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Electronics recycling, September 12
August 15, 2020On Satday, September 12, residents of Walpole and other nearby communities can drop off their unwanted electronics at the Blessed Sacrament School to be recycled for a small price. The event is being hosted by Green Day Recycling. There will be no charge for cell... more...
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Bird Park highlights women’s suffrage movement
August 13, 2020By Amelia TaralloHometown Weekly Staff Bird Park has always been a popular spot during the summer. With wide-open fields, playgrounds, and a number of trails, the park has something for everyone to enjoy. On Saturday, August 9, I visited to try the self-guided Women’s Suffrage... more...
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New Life announces reopening
August 8, 2020New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts has officially reopened following its months-long closure due to the pandemic. New Life is currently accepting donations, though only through appointment. Those interested in dropping off items, including furniture and household items, can schedule an appointment here. Drop-off appointments are... more...