Arrests made in Wellesley bank robbery
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Three people, including one juvenile, were arrested and charged after allegedly robbing a bank in Wellesley on June 1.
On June 1 at approximately 12:15 p.m., Wellesley police received word of a bank robbery in progress at the TD Bank in Wellesley, located at 380 Washington Street, according to...
Dover-Sherborn High School students graduate
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The sun shined on Dover-Sherborn High School seniors on Thursday, June 2, as graduation exercises were held outside.
The procession began as the D-S Concert Band, conducted by Robert Martel, played “Pomp and Circumstance.” After filing in, the students were led by class Vice President Mary Charron in a recitation of the Pledge of...
Cub Scouts visit the State House
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Members of Cub Scout Pack 52, Den 5 paid a visit to the Massachusetts State House recently.
State Representative Denise Garlick and Senator Mike Rush greeted the scouts and posed for photos before answering questions about politics and government from the curious scouts.
The scouts also took a tour of the State House,...
Charles River helping businesses in Africa
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Hanging on the wall of the fourth grade classroom at Charles River School (CRS) is a map of Africa dotted with pins. Each pin connects to a brightly colored string leading to a photo of a person in Africa.
These individuals are recipients of the classes’ microloans through Kiva, a nonprofit that connects...
Three from Dover to become Eagle Scouts
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Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 in Dover invites friends and neighbors to attend an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony for Matthew Benson, Andrew Mallett and Peter Phelan. The award will take place on Sunday, June 19 at 2:00 p.m. at The Dover Church.
The rank of Eagle is the highest award in Boy...
Dover Scouts launch rockets
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The Dover Cub Scouts had an explosively good time on Saturday, June 4! It was a beautiful day for the Cub Scouts' annual Rocket Launching event. The boys were each given a kit ahead of time from which they each built their own distinctive rocket. The boys and their families...
Dover Foundation announces scholarship recipients
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The Dover Foundation is proud to announce its 2016 scholarship recipients. The students who received scholarships include Elise Burger, Taylor Connors, Kurt Dimmick, Kerry Gallagher, Anne Kornack and Suzannah Marsh.
This year's recipients were selected based on academic excellence, community service and contributions in the arts. Congratulations to these recipients and to all...
Pre-schoolers relish Red Nose Day
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It was raining clowns at The Center for the Development of Children (a preschool with classes for children aged 2-5) this past week as all the children donned red noses to help support the great cause of Red Nose Day.
In an effort to educate the children that there are other kids nearby...
Girls lacrosse ends postseason run
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Dover-Sherborn High girls’ lacrosse team fell to Wayland in the quarter finals of the Esat Division 2 tournament on June 3 13-9.
The Raiders faced an uphill battle against a tough opponent, with a few early mistakes leading to a 7-1 game in Wayland’s favor by halftime.
Although the...
Walpole softball team enjoys postseason run
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
After a season marred by challenges, the Walpole High softball team made a comeback, pushing through two wins in the playoffs before falling to Hopkinton on June 7 4-2.
When the team clinched a postseason run and finished the regular season with a 11-9 record, they headed into...
Westwood High Class of 2016 celebrates big day
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
The students in Westwood High’s Class of 2016 came together to celebrate their graduation from Westwood High at the annual commencement exercises at the high school gymnasium on June 6.
For many students, commencement is the final day the students will be together as one group, as Westwood’s newest...
Residents bringing Alzheimer’s fundraiser to Westwood
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The Alzheimer’s Association is challenging communities to show their support of caregiver heroes and those facing Alzheimer’s during National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month by participating in an event near them this June in honor of The Longest Day.
Each event around the summer solstice recognizes the long days that are part of...
Foundation for Westwood Education announces grant recipients
At its May 11 board meeting, the Foundation for Westwood Education, a non-profit organization that helps to support educational projects and programs in Westwood, approved a number of grants for various educational programs and projects.
The Martha Jones School received a grant to fund a program exploring the music, art and dance of West Africa....
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Congratulations Walpole High Class of 2016
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By Rachel Borman
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Laughs and cheers. Hugs and tears. A sense of camaraderie and at least one very loud air horn. These were some of the most prominent parts of Walpole High School’s graduation day on Sunday, June 5.
294 seniors received diplomas surrounded by family and friends, as well as the school...
Walpole town election results released
By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
James Stanton and Nancy MacKenzie beat out challenger Tom Brown to secure their spots on the Walpole Board of Selectmen at the annual town election on June 4.
Out of Walpole’s 17,184 of registered voters, 2,538 made it out to the polls to cast their votes for various town offices and...
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Old Post Road students learn math in the park
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
On a sunny Monday morning, Old Post Road School fifth grade classes took a field trip to Bird Park for the school’s 23rd annual Math Day.
The fifth graders spent most of their school day enjoying fun activities with a math-themed twist at Bird Park. Students raced through an...
Ice Cream Festival returning to Bird Park in Walpole
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The Trustees of Reservations and Friends of Bird Park will host its Annual Ice Cream Festival at Francis William Bird Park on Saturday, June 18 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
This year, Bird Park’s most popular summer event is expanding. The festival will include a longer running time, new and exciting...
Walpole Robotics hosting Bottle and Can Drive
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The Walpole Robotics team will be hosting their annual Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Plimpton School next to Walpole High School.
Glass bottles can only be accepted if in their original cardboard boxes. Students will sort plastic...
The beautiful game
