Dover resident receives CRS young alumni award
Dance Marathon exceeds all expectations
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Sunday, Westwood High School held its second annual Dance Marathon. The event took place in the school’s gymnasium, but the energy from inside was palpable even before opening the doors. Streamers and chalk decorated the walkway up to the gym, and the music from inside could be...
Creative Kids offers spin on storytime
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Storytimes are ubiquitous in libraries, but it rare to find a library storytime with a new twist. Creative Kids, held at the Westwood Public Library, is just that. Karen Cagan created the program, which is now in its third year, from scratch. In each session, kids in kindergarten and first grade...
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Christine Keddy presented with License to Preach
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During the worship service on December 4, the First Baptist Church of Westwood formally presented Christine Keddy with a Pre-Ordination License to Preach. This is the first step on the path to ordination in the American Baptist Churches, USA. The Rev. Dr. Stephanie Salinas, Pastor at First Baptist, says that she and the...
Glad Rags presents MSPCC with check
On Nov. 14, Glad Rags held a meeting with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to present them with their annual check. Glad Rags is beginning its 40th year in Westwood at their shop on Hartford St. All who work there are volunteers, and Glad Rags’ mission is to raise money...
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WestCAT gets new name, headquarters
Formerly known as WestCAT, Westwood Media Center unveils a new sign bearing its new name at an expanded new facility at 15 Perwal Street, the McMackin Building. Westwood Media Center will symbolically “flip the switch” on the new location at the tree lighting in front of Westwood Town Hall, and invites the public to an...
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Foscaldo takes coaching honor
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Each year, the MBCA Presidential Service Award is given to a deserving person that has given a great deal to the game of basketball.
Ken Foscaldo has been a supporter of youth basketball for over 40 years. Tom Cavanaugh, President of the MBCA was first introduced to Ken in the summer of 1974...
Sunrise at Buckmaster Pond
Emma Serrecchia, a freshman at Westwood High School, photographed the sunrise at Buckmaster Pond....
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Westwood PD gives back to seniors
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Some 100 Westwood senior citizens were served a delicious Christmas turkey luncheon courtesy of the Police Relief Relief Association. For the fifth holiday in a row, the police fund is giving back to the community.
The association Secretary-Treasurer, Sgt. Joseph Vinci, explained that through direct mail and telemarketing, the organization generates a fund that...
Ryan Farrell, a perfect example of resiliency
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Overcoming adversity is nothing new to Westwood’s Ryan Farrell after battling back from a serious leg injury that cost him his senior season at Xaverian Brothers High School in 2011. It was an almost worst-case scenario for a recruited player with his eyes on playing college football. The leg break...
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Festival of Trees dazzles in eighth year
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There is nothing quite so beautiful as a Christmas tree. However, what about 69 Christmas trees? The Massachusetts Horticultural Society presented its eight annual Festival of Trees at Elm Bank, once again dazzling the community with an array of stunning trees, in addition to the incredibly display of trains...
World of Wellesley’s Unity Walk
by Rama K. Ramaswamy
The World of Wellesley (WOW) invited the community to gather together and “march for unity and peace.” Over 100 families and their children gathered on the greens of Warren Park with homemade signs expressing sentiments of connection love, peace and unity.
The gathering was made possible after Wellesley resident Katie Griffith reached...
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‘Nutcracker’ excerpts to be performed at COA
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On Tuesday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m., members of Methuen Ballet Ensemble will perform excerpts of “The Nutcracker.” This is the Fourth annual performance at the Wellesley Council on Aging. Ballerinas will guide the audience through the Land of Sweets in Tchaikovsky’s second act of the holiday classic. This is a free performance,...
Wellesley Theatre Project mounts ‘Christmas Carol’
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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present, “A Christmas Carol” Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. All performances will take place at the WTP West Studio located at 98 R Central Street, Wellesley. A limited...
Green Schools Summit
by Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Wellesley Green Schools group is a collaborative mix of students, parents, teachers and staff working together to reduce the negative ecological footprint of the Wellesley Public Schools and inspire people to create a healthy, sustainable world. According to Stephanie Hawkinson, Coordinator, Environmental Education and Outreach and Wellesley Natural Resources Commission, “the...
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Comella’s Football Team
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Comella’s Football Team
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Comella’s rookie fifth grade football team finished their first year mostly undefeated. Their final win was achieved at the Bay State Super Bowl Championships.
“All players were rookies, and they have had an amazing 2016 season making it this far. My son Christopher has loved playing football and has developed...
Wellesley Rec holds house decorating contest
The Wellesley Recreation Department is hosting Wellesley’s Winter Wonderland Holiday House Decorating contest. Winners of the contest will receive a gift card to The Local, in addition to other prizes.
To nominate a house for the prize, send a picture of it to recreation@wellesleyma.gov. Include the address of the decorated house. All nominations must be submitted...
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Historical Society hosts Pop-Up Exhibit
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On any given day, the Needham Historical Society is a fascinating place to be. However, this past Sunday, it got just a little bit more fascinating with the addition of a Pop-Up Exhibit.
From 2:30 to 4:00, local Needhamites and those in the surrounding area could drop by to see...
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