Porkers on to state semifinals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After earning the number 2 overall seed in the 2016 MIAA Division One South State Tournament, the Walpole Porkers are on to the state semifinals after two hard fought victories over Oliver Ames (2-1) in the opening round on Friday and Franklin (6-1) in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
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Holocaust survivor Arbeiter inspires in Westwood
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As Israel “Izzy” Arbeiter says himself, it is impossible to capture five and a half years of one’s life in an hour or an article. Countless articles have been written about Holocaust survivor Arbeiter, and to recount his life is a daunting and, truly, impossible task. The 91-year-old Newton...
Toil and trouble at Westwood High
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It’s the last dramatic hurrah for seniors Brett Iarrobino, Nikki Ready, MaryKate Murphy and Ethan O’Rourke. The tight-knitted group has performed together in Westwood High School’s fall play every year since they were freshmen.
They’ll take to the stage one last time to perform Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” a haunting tale of power and madness that...
Westwood Shines in annual art exhibit
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Tenth Annual Capturing Nature in Westwood Exhibit opened on Thursday, October 27, in the Westwood Public Library. The bottom level of the library, usually pretty sparse, save for some plants and tables, was lined with local artists’ renderings of the natural beauty that can be found in Westwood....
Westwood Cross-country wins TVL Championship
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood, Dover-Sherborn, and Medfield High boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Tri-Valley League’s Championship Meet (5K) at Hospital Hill on Wednesday afternoon in Medfield.
Led by second-placed Ashley Walker (19:33.47), third-placed Sarah Conant (19:35.23), and sixth-placed Emma Harte (20:15.94), Westwood took home first place...
Westwood Golf wins TVL and State Title
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High varsity golf team finished an impressive regular season with a 16-2 record to win the Tri-Valley League before winning the Division 2 State Championship on Monday in Georgetown.
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Westwood Field hockey celebrates senior night
The Westwood high school girls field hockey team recently celebrated their senior night with a 2-1 win over Holliston. Pictured are seniors Emily Dukeman, Courtney Lyons, Gabrielle Giroux, Courtney Cronin, Caroline Fitzgerald, Georgia Salvatore, Hailey Broderick and Caroline Leonard. Pictured above are seniors Emily Dukeman, Courtney Lyons, Gabrielle Giroux, Courtney Cronin, Caroline Fitzgerald, Georgia...
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Defense propels football to second round
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High football team entered Friday night’s Division 2A South Sectional playoff game against Somerset-Berkley Regional (5-3) flying high with the second overall seed in their part of the bracket.
Unlike many of Westwood’s wins this season that have seen scoreboards light up the night from the...
Police apology and breaking the cycle
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
In the aftermath of Wellesley Police Chief Terrence M. Cunningham’s internet- breaking, official apology during a speech in San Diego as the president of what is considered one of the nation’s largest police organizations - the International Association of Chiefs of Police - the WPD has a fielded a record-breaking...
Wellesley Society of Artists announces watercolor demonstration
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The Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA) is delighted to be sponsoring a watercolor demonstration by nationally renowned artist Frederick Kubitz on Thursday, November 10, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (refreshments at 6:30) at the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street. The event is free to the public.
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Wellesley’s Chryssicas leads football past Hingham
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After receiving the two seed in their part of the bracket, the Wellesley High football team continued their unbeaten season with a 43-22 victory over the visiting seven-seeded Hingham Harbormen on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the Division 1A South Sectionals.
Running back Grant Chryssisacs had...
Walpole flips for Halloween on Main
As part of the town’s celebration of Halloween, Walpole Recreation hosted Halloween on Main last Saturday, October 29. The event saw scores of costumed youngsters in the center of town participating in a costume contest, parade, trick-or-treating, and more. As is the case with every one of Walpole Recreation’s activities, a good time was had...
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