Westwood girls basketball wins over Medfield
Westwood churches to hold interfaith Ash Wednesday service
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The Westwood Clergy Association is inviting the entire community to an Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 95 Deerfield Avenue.
The Rector of St. John’s, the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Phillips said her congregation is enthusiastic about this interfaith service that begins spiritual preparation for...
A Cappella Go big hit at Needham High despite snow
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By Josh Perry
Hometown Weekly Staff
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Needham High’s talented a cappella groups took the stage with collegiate singers for the annual A Cappella Go fundraising concert and, despite the snow storm that hit the area that night, drew a packed house to the school’s auditorium.
The groups ran through their repertoires...
Town of Needham to ‘Go Red for Women’ on Friday
Glee Club to perform ‘Singing Valentines’ in Needham and Wellesley
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After a very successful debut last year, the Highland Glee Club is excited for the return of its “Singing Valentine” program in Needham, Newton and Wellesley.
The group will send a group of singers to perform three classic love songs to your Valentine at his or her home, workplace,...
Students at Johnson Middle in Walpole enjoying new makerspace
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Students at Johnson Middle are enjoying building, designing and learning at a new makerspace that opened at the school recently.
The new classroom is loaded with tools and equipment to let students get creative, build and learn. The classroom features 3D design tools including a 3D printer and 3D...
Walpole Board of Selectmen approves Siemens tax agreement
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Walpole Board of Selectmen has approved the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement between the town and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics at a meeting on January 26.
As a part of Siemens’ proposed $300 million expansion project of its Coney Street facility, the company is asking the town of Walpole for...
Walpole teens hosting charity Paint Night
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Two Walpole teens are planning to host a Paint Night fundraiser to raise money for amputees.
Walpole High seniors Catherine Shivers and Samantha Chauvin are planning to host a Paint Night fundraiser at Finnegan’s Wake on March 20 at 2 p.m. The fundraiser will on raise money for Catherine’s Cause,...
Register of Deeds to speak at next Walpole Historical Society meeting
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The next meeting of the Walpole Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. on February 25 in the Community Room at the Walpole Public Library.
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell will speak about the historical nature of the Registry and the Register's efforts to modernize and computerize the vast number...
Walpole Express holding free introductory hockey clinic
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The Walpole Express invites boys and girls to Rodman Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. for a Try Hockey For Free clinic as part of Hockey Weekend Across America.
During the clinic, youth ages 4-9 are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in...
Walpole RB Foundation supports local boy
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The RB Foundation, a local non-profit organization that helps families in need, is proud to lend its support to Liam McGourty, an 8-year-old boy who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
DMD as its known is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Until recently, boys with DMD usually did not survive...
Nomination papers now available for upcoming Walpole town election
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Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election in Walpole are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. The Annual Town Election in Walpole will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016.
The Walpole Town Clerk’s Office is located on the first floor of Town Hall, 135 School Street. Town Hall...
Walpole drug awareness coalition announces next meetings
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The Walpole Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Awareness has announced the dates of its next two meetings.
The coalition will meet on February 8 at 10 a.m. at the Walpole High School Media Center, and will hold a repeated meeting at 7 p.m. at the Walpole Town Hall Main Meeting Room for those not...
Walpole Creative Corner to host presentation about Greece
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Creative Corner will showcase a slideshow on Greece on February 17 at 1 p.m. at the Walpole Senior Center.
Colleen McGuire, an American who moved to Athens in 2005 where she co-founded a successful tour business called Cycle Greece, will host the presentation.
In addition to talking about Greece’s world renowned antiquities and...
Absentee ballots now available for Walpole primary elections
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Absentee ballots for the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March 1 are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Absentee ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the Town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them from...
Walpole Rebels face off against Wellesley
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Walpole High boys' and girls' basketball teams took on Wellesley last Friday at a doubleheader at Wellesley High.
On the boys’ side, the Rebels picked up a 55-33 win against Wellesley. The girls team fell to Wellesley 49-39.
As Walpole High boys varsity coach David St. Martin noted,...
Wellesley Free Library Hosts Mini Golf Event
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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent The Wellesley Free Library hosted a mini golf event this past weekend that was “A Hole Lot of Fun” for everyone. Organized by the Wellesley Free Library Foundation, a private organization dedicated to supporting enrichment of the Wellesley Free Library, this family friendly event helped to raise funds to support...Wellesley Chinese Language School Celebrates Chinese New Year
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By Via Perkins Hometown Weekly Correspondent An innovative school is serving the needs of Wellesley beyond the public school systems. The Wellesley Chinese Language School was built by parents who wanted to incorporate the study of Chinese, appreciation for Chinese culture and a respect for all types of backgrounds into their curriculum, and their annual...Brothers Sing On! Festival Impresses Crowd
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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent On Sunday afternoon, Wellesley High presented Brother’s Sing On!, an all-male a cappella festival hosted by the Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus. Former Wellesley resident Linus Travers is the Compere or master of ceremony for Saengerfest concerts and kept the afternoon running smoothly, introducing each group and providing insight into...Wellesley Alpine Skiing Looks for Repeat of Last Year
