Wellesley Library creates giant snowmen
Wellesley COA celebrates the holidays
On Friday, December 9, the Wellesley Council on Aging held its annual Happy Holidays Party at the Wellesley Community Center.
Gayle Thieme, Director of Senior Services, greeted guests and gave wonderful welcoming remarks. This special occasion was sponsored by the COA and included a delicious lunch catered by Express Gourmet, followed by entertainment by The...
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‘Nutcracker’ excerpts delight at COA
On Tuesday, December 27, over 75 guests of all ages attended “Excerpts from ‘The Nutcracker’” by members of Methuen Ballet Ensemble (MBE) at the Wellesley Council on Aging. The performers dazzled the audience with dances from the Land of Sweets, second act of The Nutcracker. This is the fourth year that Methuen Ballet Ensemble performed...
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Raiders and Rockets renew storied hockey rivalry
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham and Wellesley High School boys varsity ice hockey teams each exit the holiday break with the goal of competing for a Bay State Conference championship. Both teams know that in order to complete that goal, they must go through each other. Last Wednesday, the Raiders (3-1-0,...
COA to offer pottery classes
This November, the Wellesley Council on Aging offered a brand-new beginner’s pottery class and it was a success. All students enjoyed creating beautiful, decorative pieces that they will forever cherish.
Due to the interest in the class, instructor Ramune Jauniskis is offering six sessions this winter. Ramune is a Wellesley resident and she teaches locally...
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Science Tellers bring science to life
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There are certain subjects that lend themselves to children better than others. English, for example, is an easily presented subject through storytelling. Subjects such as science or math, however, can be harder to get kids excited about.
This is where Science Tellers comes in. Created in 2004, this group combines storytelling...
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Wolverine hoop takes Holiday Tournament
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood and Walpole High varsity basketball teams waited until the second-to-last day of 2016 to play what was arguably one of the best high school basketball games that this area has seen in quite some time, as the Wolverines (5-1, 3-1) took down the Rebels (2-3, 0-2)...
Westwood blasts into New Year
At 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, The Westwood community gathered at the high school to wave goodbye to 2016 and welcome in 2017 with a bang. The annual fireworks display, as it does every year, delighted the crowd....
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Williams Agency raises Food Pantry funds
On Thursday, December 29, Joe Williams (left) and Jon Williams (right) presented a $1,050 check to Trish Tucke of the Westwood Food Pantry. The two were extremely proud to present this second check on behalf of J. Williams Insurance Agency and the Arbella Insurance Foundation’s “Let Drive Out Hunger” Campaign. The program empowers insurance agencies...
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Local runner covering all Walpole streets
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Alyssa Adreani is no average Walpole resident. She and her husband moved to the area about a year and a half ago. While most people get to know the town through their own interactions and businesses in the area, Alyssa has taken it upon herself to learn Walpole in...
New Daisy Troop at Boyden School
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Fourteen eager girls from the Kindergarten and First Grade classes at Boyden Elementary School have formed a new Daisy Girl Scout Troop #62245 under the leadership of Erica Burdon, Kati Klotz and Sarah Mount Elewononi, all of South Walpole. Roisin Doherty and Samantha Moses (who were Daisy Girl Scouts last year) were joined...
Rebel hoop goes 1-1 in Holiday Tournament
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood and Walpole High varsity basketball teams waited until the second-to-last day of 2016 to play what was arguably one of the best high school basketball games that this area has seen in quite some time, as the Wolverines (5-1, 3-1) took down the Rebels (2-3, 0-2)...
Walpole Library hosts blood drive
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The holiday season is the definitive season of giving. While we exchange gifts with each other, showing generosity to those we love and know well, it is also a time for selfless giving, giving to those who may need it more than those we know. A Red Cross...
Senior Moments delight with holiday concerts
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The Walpole Senior Moments music group performed their Christmas and Holiday song program four times during December. The picture is from the performance December 10 at the Walpole Public Library sponsored by The Friends of the Walpole Public Library. The Senior Moments practice at the Walpole Senior Center in the Walpole Town Hall...
Medfield Library brightens holidays with crafts
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When kids are out of school, the Medfield Library is there for parents, offering weeks of arts and crafts throughout the day at convenient times. For the last few weeks, the Children’s Room has offered a variety of crafts, changing each week to focus on seasonality and the current...
Boys hoop bounces back with big win
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following two tough losses to Hanover and Dedham in the Hanover Holiday Tournament, the Medfield High varsity boys basketball team bounced back with a big 62-56 win over TVL foe Millis on Friday night to get back on a winning note and improve to 4-2 on the year.
Sophomore...
Karakhanyan to coach Junior National gymnasts
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USA Gymnastics named Coach Levon Karakhanyan, Medfield resident and owner of Millis’ Massachusetts Elite Gymnastics Academy (MEGA), the Head Coach for the 2017 RD761 Junior International Team Cup. Karakhanyan will lead the five-man squad of 13-14 year olds against teams from Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain and Japan.
MEGA athlete Ian Lasic-Ellis...
Medfield girls hockey improves to 3-1-1
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield High girls varsity ice hockey team improved to 3-1-1 (1-0-1) after compiling two wins and a tie over the holiday break, with wins coming over the Hockomock League’s Oliver Ames (3-0) on December 17 and Plymouth-North (3-0) of the Old Colony League on December 28. The victories sandwiched...
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North Hill Gallery offers artistic experience
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The walls of North Hill are lined with some of the greatest art in the world. Picasso, Klimt, and Hopper greet your eyes as you stroll through both of the community’s large buildings. However, something that sets North Hill apart from many other senior living communities is its Art...
Raiders and Rockets renew storied hockey rivalry
