Girls/Boys State participants attend Legion meeting
Medfield Garden Club Decks the Hall
Magnificent wreaths, supplied by the Medfield Garden Club, adorn Medfield Town House. In addition to their hard work beautifying the containers and roadside gardens around town, the Club is also responsible for the wreaths on the Library and the swags on the gazebo....
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COA brings ancient Chinese culture to light
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Most of us learn extensively about the history of the United States, as well as the history of Europe. However, many of the cultures to the East remain a mystery. There may be a smattering of information here and there, but many of us are not afforded the same...
Needham to light ice-carved Menorah
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The Chabad Jewish Center has welcomed the entire community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at the annual public Menorah lighting ceremony. The Chanukah celebration will take place on Sunday, December 25 (the 2nd night of Chanukah), starting at 4:30 p.m. on the Needham Town Common.
Following the kindling, the program will feature music,...
Clerk encourages prompt census reply
The Town Clerk’s Office will be sending out the 2017 Annual Census by mail during the first part of the New Year. This census package also includes a dog license application for those dog owners who sometimes forget to license their pooches.
The Board of Registrars is required by state statute to verify and update the...
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Wrestling team strong in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High School varsity wrestling team began its season on Saturday with two victories in their annual season-kickoff jamboree-style match against Rockland, Norwood, and Boston Latin.
Led by senior captains Brady Liss (120 weight class), David Kurker (142 weight class), and Dan Aksman (182 weight class), the...
Historical Society hosts annual Craft Fair
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The town of Walpole is no stranger to holiday cheer. Nearly 700 people came out to the town tree lighting, illustrating the strong local commitment to tradition and holiday festivities. This year, though, there was a new tradition in town: The Historical Society Craft Fair. This year heralded the...
Mahjongg provides mental stimulation and fun
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many are unaware even of what mahjongg is, confused by its foreign sounding name, believing it to be some form of martial arts or perhaps a way to move furniture around. However, the game has caught on in Walpole. Every Monday at 1:30 p.m. a group of women get...
Library upgrades A/V equipment
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The Walpole Public Library has installed a new state-of-the art projector and screen in the Community Room. According to Salvatore Genovese, Library Director, the new ceiling-mounted projector and the screen as well as the sound are controlled from a single point, so presenters can easily and quickly turn on the system without having...
Vigilance, calm encouraged regarding break-ins
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Reports of overnight vehicular break-ins in Walpole have some residents nervous during the holiday season. The reports of the break-ins have largely originated from the area around Route 1.
Particularly in the wake of the recent weapons discharge at the Econo Lodge on the Walpole-Sharon border (which itself is...
Be a Santa to a senior
Each year, Home Instead Senior Care offices throughout North America spread holiday cheer to lonely or financially-challenged seniors through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. The program has attracted upwards of 60,000 volunteers over the past thirteen years distributing gifts to deserving seniors. Since introducing the Be a Santa to a Senior program,...
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Walpole Rebels hoop eyes glory in 2016-2017
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole High School boys varsity basketball team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes of getting back to the state tournament while competing for a Bay State Conference title.
The Rebels return four of their five starters from 2015-2016, highlighted by captains Isaiah Shephard (point guard) and shooting...
JWCW raises funds for vets, domestic violence
The Junior Woman’s Club of Walpole’s (JWCW) 6th annual Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting was held on Friday, Nov. 4th at CBS Scene in Patriot’s Place and was another resounding success. This year’s event raised $5,080 to help bolster the local programs organized by the Walpole Veterans Committee. At the JWCW’s November meeting, members presented...
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Sherborn COA hosts annual Holiday Party
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Festivities for the upcoming holidays come in all shapes and sizes, all different ages, and in all manner of traditions. This past week, the Sherborn Council on Aging held their annual Holiday Party at the Pilgrim Church. In addition to delicious food provided by local vendors, festive decorations filled...
‘Art of Worship’ opens at St. Dunstan’s
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church has announced the opening of “The Art of Worship,” a photography exhibit featuring the work of parishioner and Sherborn resident Tia Dennis. This exhibit of black and white photographs is part of the church’s 50th anniversary celebration. The exhibit will run through January 15.
Dennis has no formal training in photography. However,...
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Search for Sherborn’s Number One Dog
Is Sherborn’s Number One Dog living at your house? Town Clerk Carole Marple is asking residents to send in photos of their dogs this fall and maybe - just maybe - your dog will be chosen best of show. The winning dog will receive Sherborn 2017 dog license tag #1 for free and be featured...
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Dover Town Report Committee seeks photos
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The Dover Town Report Committee invites photography enthusiasts to submit their work for publication consideration in the upcoming 2016 Dover Town Report. The committee seeks photographs that showcase Dover and it’s citizens through themes such as nature and wildlife, architectural highlights, sports events, everyday town scenes or events that include Dover Days, summer...
Sherborn Rec announces winter programs
Sherborn Recreation has announced its slate of winter programs.
December Vacation All Sports Clinic featuring Dodgeball, Knockout and Hit Trax Home Run Derby - Ages 7-12
Perfect for athletes looking for something fun and competitive to do during the winter break. This clinic is run for Sherborn Rec at Metro West Sportscenter (270 Eliot Street, Ashland).
Tuesday, December...
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Mass. elite football headed to nationals
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The 6th and 8th grade Massachusetts Elite football teams won their way into the Elite 8 of the FBU National Championship. The concluding rounds of the tournament will take place in Naples, FL beginning on Friday, December 16. Both teams competed in and won their super regional bracket games, which were held in...
Wellesley Community Center’s annual appeal
The Wellesley Community Center (WCC) is the largest common civic organization in town and is gearing up for its annual appeal. As the Wellesley community considers many donation options during the holidays, it is reminded that giving to the WCC is a gift to the whole community.
The WCC is going into its 40th year...
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