Boys soccer fights to tie with Walpole
Medfield’s Richards hikes for Make-A-Wish
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
When Aurora Richards first saw an email about the Trailblaze Challenge 2016, a 30-mile hike on the Mahican-Mowhawk Trail to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, she knew it was something she had to do.
"I've always been kind of waiting," says Richards. "When this email came that they were doing [the...
Voss/Gonser lead football to Homecoming victory
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield High varsity football team took to the gridiron on Friday evening under the lights on the new turf at Calvin George Fisher Field against Norton high school.
The Warriors (4-1) got their third win in as many games in a hard fought 14-7 victory over the...
Library offers Minecraft as social experience
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the bottom floor of the Medfield Library, a young boy sat in front of a computer asking, “Are you under a tree?” Of course, the boy across from him was not under a tree, but also in front of a computer screen.
He answered, “Yeah, I am...
Drama Kids offers much more than acting skills
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Most of the girls who were sitting on the floor inside of the Medfield Parks and Recreation building had been doing drama with Susie Pallis in one way or another for six years or more. “This is my favorite class because I’ve known these guys for so long....
Wellesley Library buzzing for ‘Pollinators’
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Wellesley Free Library hosted Botanist Claire Hopkins on Thursday afternoon, September 29, as she presented “Playing With Pollinators” a program for kids ages 6-10 years old to learn about the importance of bees and other animals as pollinators. Ms. Hopkins, a botanist with a science education background, is...
Boys soccer goes 2-1 on week
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
While the unbeaten streak may have come to an end with a heart breaking 1-0 loss to Westwood on Tuesday, it was still a successful week for the Dover-Sherborn varsity boys soccer team with wins coming over Holliston and Hopkinton.
The Raiders (7-1-2) began the week with a 1-0...
Sherborn’s learners love littleBits
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The afternoon light streams through Sherborn Library, bathing its space with a warm, calm glow. Regulars quietly sit, browsing through stacks of books and quietly scanning periodicals. The amiable librarians go about their business, keeping the space ship-shape.
Then, there is the sound of a noisemaker, not unlike that of...
Phyllis Braun an inspiration beyond her farming legend
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Phyllis Braun radiates an energy which rivals that of community members 20 years her junior. With an infectious laugh, an excellent sense of humor, and a palpable passion for the work she has accomplished, it’s no wonder Braun became so prominent as to attract attention from the White House....
Medfield Food Cupboard to hold meeting
With the holidays approaching, the Medfield Food Cupboard will be holding its annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Advent (28 Pleasant Street) on Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m....
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Wellesley College inaugurates 14th president
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After a slew of influential and impressive speakers in addition to a myriad of festivities, President Paula Johnson took the podium. Before she could begin speaking, a member of the crowd shouted, “We love you, Paula Johnson!”
Without missing a beat, Johnson exclaimed, “I love you, too!”
However, before the Brooklyn...
Field hockey battles to Braintree draw
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a hard fought victory at Dedham last Tuesday, the Wellesley High varsity field hockey team returned home to face Bay State Conference foe Braintree on Thursday afternoon, September 29, at Sprague Field.
The Raiders (5-3-1) played lockdown defense on Thursday evening against the visiting Wamps but were unable...
Wellesley High to host Dig Pink breast cancer fundraiser
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Thursday October 13, the Wellesley High School Volleyball team will play a special game at 4:00 p.m. in the WHS gymnasium in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is the fifth year the Raiders volleyball team has joined together with www.Side-Out.org in raising funds for stage 4...
METCO social event in Wellesley
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
Over the rainy weekend, the METCO Social Event lured over one hundred families, teachers and students from all over Wellesley and Boston. In addition, Wellesley METCO alumni attend, such as Paula Davis, who was part of the very first, high school, graduating class. According to organizer, Betsy Komjathy, “we know...
Postcomers launch year with activities party
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Sarah Foley’s backyard was the setting for this year’s opening event for Postcomers, the Wellesley women’s organization that has been organizing social activities since the club’s founding in 1962. Members meet for friendship and good company, and it’s understood that a good time will be had by all at these get-togethers.
The weather at...
WDTC holds Fall Get Together
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Over 90 people attended the recent Wellesley Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) Fall Get Together. The WDTC holds this event each year to provide an opportunity for Wellesley Democrats to socialize and to learn about the ongoing campaigns. The guest speakers were Nick Black, MA State Director for the Clinton Campaign, and Mike Ollen,...
Make it, Build it, and Smash it at the Westwood Library
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By James Ensor
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The afternoon of September 28 was a lively one at the Westwood Library, when kids were invited to drop in to a program designed to let them unleash both creative and destructive powers. Towers made from newspaper were built and brought down, little green army men were launched from...
DSW Patriots enjoy Medway romp
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Under sunny skies Sunday afternoon in Medway, the DS-Westwood 6th Grade Patriots defeated a scrappy Colts team 40-0, and raised their record to 4-0 on the season.
Griffin Rosbottom’s first quarter interception gave the Patriots strong field position early, while power running by Michael Polk,...
Boys soccer frustrated by Medfield
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield and Westwood boys varsity soccer teams took the field at the Wheelock School on Tuesday evening with Medfield prevailing 4-0, earning their first win of the 2016 season and improving their record to 1-3-2.
Despite stellar early defensive play from both sides, Jack Fitzgerald got the...
Nest to Table a fun success
On Sunday, September 18, the Westwood Early Childhood Council, in collaboration with Powissett Farm and the Council on Aging, held its first Intergenerational Exploration Program at Powissett Farm in Dover.
A group of 20 local seniors, children and parents worked together collecting eggs and herbs while learning...
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A group of 20 local seniors, children and parents worked together collecting eggs and herbs while learning...
