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Monthly Archives: December 2016

Westwood Artists to display at WestCat

Westwood Artists to display at WestCat
For several years, the five founding members of Westwood Artists had been discussing the absence of an adult artist’s presence in Westwood. Individually, they had become members of artist organizations in surrounding towns as a way of finding a sense of community. In April of 2016, Melinda Garfield of WestCat contacted the Artists with an offer...
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Westwood’s Beaupre quilts for charity

Westwood’s Beaupre quilts for charity
Westwood resident Joanne Beaupre busily trims fabric squares to finish a quilt top at the recent Power of the Quilt Project quilt-a-thon, part of the Service and Justice Ministries of the Unitarian Universalist Area Church, First Parish in Sherborn. Beaupre is a member of the Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild, a joint project partner, who enjoys...
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Islington Branch Library offers joyful storytime

Islington Branch Library offers joyful storytime
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Public Library offers a myriad of activities for young and old, providing entertainment and knowledge to not only the population of Westwood but beyond. However, this isn’t where the resources or offerings from the Westwood Library end. The Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library offers an...
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Stone, Du in woodwind competitions

Stone, Du in woodwind competitions
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Noah Stone and Andy Du, both Westwood High School students, will compete in January as Eastern Division finalists, with Noah competing in the Senior Woodwind competition and Andy competing in the Junior Woodwind competition. Noah and Andy both advanced to the Eastern Division after the State competitions on November 8. Noah, a sophomore,...
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Hawks battle in Super Bowl

Hawks battle in Super Bowl
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor After cruising to the Division 1 South Sectional crown two weeks prior, the Xaverian Brothers High School football team traveled to Lynn on Saturday to defend their Division 1 Super Bowl title against familiar foe and perennial power, Everett, champions of the North Sectional. Despite a stout defensive...
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Boys hockey ready to drop the puck

Boys hockey ready to drop the puck
By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Head coach Paul Donato has turned the Wellesley High School boys varsity ice hockey program into a strong power within the Bay State Conference, and the Raiders will look to continue their success in 2016-2017 with a core group of upperclassmen. Captaining the 2016-2017 Raiders will be defenseman Zack Doughty...
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Davis Museum offers insight into modernism

Davis Museum offers insight into modernism
By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Davis Museum at Wellesley College is currently focused on the introduction and integration of modernism into the United States after World War I. Their exhibit, titled “Partners in Design,” chronicles the first head of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, who helped define how the United States thinks...
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Miss Michelle’s presents Nutcracker Ballet

Miss Michelle’s presents Nutcracker Ballet
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Miss Michelle’s Center for the Performing Arts of Wellesley is presenting its ninth annual Nutcracker Ballet, bringing together residents from Wellesley and surrounding communities for its performance on Saturday, December 17, at Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road in Natick at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. For ticket information, call (781-237-0081) or visit...
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Wellington launches book with Hollywood hopes

Wellington launches book with Hollywood hopes
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Elizabeth Carter Wellington, author of “Circus Girl: A Novel,” and Wellesley Books hosted a book launch that included an author reading/signing event last week. Wellington read an excerpt from her novel, answered many questions and let attendees know that she was imminently off to Los Angles to pitch her book...
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Wellesley seniors love Wii Bowling

Wellesley seniors love Wii Bowling
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter It’s possible that when you think of the Nintendo Wii, you conjure up images of your younger cousins or youthful days of playing Mario Kart. However, the video game console has found a new group of enthusiasts through the Wellesley Council on Aging. Every Monday from 9:30 to 11:30...
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Brownies collecting for Cradles to Crayons

Brownies collecting for Cradles to Crayons
Dover Brownie Troop 66336 will be holding a clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons as part of one of their troop community service projects. Founded in 2002, Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at...
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Diwali comes to Wellesley Community Center

Diwali comes to Wellesley Community Center
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy The World of Wellesley (WOW) and the Wellesley Community Center (WCC) were the primary sponsors for the 2016 Diwali program held at the WCC last month. Members of the Wellesley Indian community, Manisha Varma, Rimi Chaudri, Marguerite Chatalier and WOW President Michelle Chalmers decorated the room already lit by glittering chandeliers...
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Shooting at Econo Lodge stuns Walpole

Shooting at Econo Lodge stuns Walpole
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Police have a suspect in last week’s shooting at the Econo Lodge on the Walpole/Sharon line. Responders from the Sharon Police, with assistance from both Walpole and State Police officers, headed to the scene around 10:46 a.m. on Thursday morning, according to the official Sharon Police Facebook page. They had received a phone call...
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Town Commons are more than they appear

Town Commons are more than they appear
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Having grown up in New England, many of us probably take town commons for granted. They have been an integral part of our lives from the start, and as we start to grow, we forget just how special or unique it is to have a town common, especially a...
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United Church December special events upcoming

United Church December special events upcoming
The Advent and Christmas season at United Church is a very special time of year. Numerous events occur throughout the month in addition to the Church’s weekly Advent Sunday morning worship services under the theme of “Longing and Belonging.” All are welcome to any of the upcoming events. On December 11, morning worship at 10:00...
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RB Foundation supports Walpole’s MacIntyre

RB Foundation supports Walpole’s MacIntyre
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The RB Foundation proudly supports former Walpole resident Heidi MacIntyre in her fight against colon cancer. Heidi was raised in Walpole and attended Blessed Sacrament school and Walpole High School. Heidi currently resides in Swansea with her husband, Dan, and two children, Skye and Nate. The RB Foundation is 501(c)3 charitable organization. Its...
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Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service

Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service
On Tuesday, November 22, over 70 people gathered at the South Walpole United Methodist Church, to give thanks for their blessings. Members of the congregation of the host church were joined by members of Blessed Sacrament Parish, United Church in Walpole, Epiphany Episcopal Church in Walpole Center, St. Mary’s Parish, and Union Congregational Church of...
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Christmas Carol comes to Walpole Library

Christmas Carol comes to Walpole Library
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be read by Gary Hylander at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening, December 12, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library. Hylander, a well-known local lecturer on American history, gives a dramatic reading of the beloved original 1846 classic yuletide fantasy. All are welcome, and there is...
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Rebel hockey with high hopes

Rebel hockey with high hopes
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor After an 11-5-3 regular season earned them a trip to the 2015-2016 state tournament, the Walpole High boys varsity hockey team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes, especially after snapping their seven-year tournament win drought with a 3-2 shootout victory over Archbishop Williams. Returning to lead...
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Powisset Farm Story Hour

Powisset Farm Story Hour
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The ideas surrounding Thanksgiving are often focused on the conceptual – giving thanks for what we have, being thankful for those around us, appreciating our families and friends. This appreciation can also be extended to what is around us, not just who. At Powisset Farm, a Thanksgiving Story Hour...
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