Shaughnessy lifts Rockets to South Sectional title
Needham residents crowd coyote presentation
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
A high-pitched howl pierces the cold winter evening.
Perhaps it is the call of the Eastern Coyote on the prowl as it searches for a mate.
January through March is mating season for the Eastern Coyote, a canid native to North America and a relative of the grey wolf. Perhaps the...
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Orion Ensemble to play Needham
The Needham Concert Society presents the Orion Ensemble in concert on Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Needham, 858 Great Plain Avenue in Needham. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and students admitted free. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting the society.
The program consists...
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Medfield’s Johnsons receive new hope
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
William Johnson is a junior at Medfield High School. He’s working hard to get through his classes, tackling such beasts as AP US History, while at the same time working with the basketball team, playing soccer, and applying to and checking out colleges. His mother will tell you that...
Lady-Warriors take Central Sectional crown
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following victories over Notre Dame Academy (69-38) and Wayland (65-37), the Medfield High School girls varsity basketball team met up with familiar foe, Hopkinton, on Saturday in the 2017 MIAA Girls Division II Central Sectional Finals at WPI in Worcester.
The top-seeded Warriors (21-2) got out to a...
Vegetable gardening presentation this Saturday
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Now is the perfect time to be planning a vegetable garden. Whether a novice gardener or an old hand, there’s nothing like hearing from an enthusiastic, knowledgeable expert to get prepared for the spring planting season. On Saturday, March 18, area gardeners will have the opportunity to get advice from an especially knowledgeable...
Fahey guides Wolverines to playoff wins
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a 16-4-1 (7-3-1) regular season and a victory in the Fairleigh Dickinson Tournament on Martha’s Vineyard on February 19, the Westwood High School boys varsity hockey team took to the ice again on Wednesday evening to face Plymouth-South in the first round of the 2016-2017 MIAA Division...
Deerfield leans debate and respect
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During the school year, Deerfield Elementary offers short-term after-school enrichment classes run by the Deerfield PTO. A fundraiser for the PTO, these courses are offered during three terms – fall, winter, and spring – and run for six weeks each. One of the courses offered this winter term is...
Deerfield students shine at science fair
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On Wednesday, Feb. 15, more than 100 young scientists ranging from kindergartners to 5th graders converged on Deerfield Elementary School’s science fair. A wide range of topics were covered the in the experiments.
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Morin leads Wolverine girls to title game
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood and Walpole High School varsity girls basketball teams squared off against one another in the MIAA Division II South Sectional semifinals at Massasoit Community College on Monday evening.
The Wolverines (14-7) earned their way to Monday night’s matchup with Walpole via a 55-43 victory over Plymouth-North in the...
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Westwood churches celebrate Ash Wednesday
Three Westwood churches observed a sacred Ash Wednesday beginning the 40 days of Lenten penance leading to the celebration of Easter. The ecumenical service was held at the First Parish Meeting House and included a congregation of members from First Baptist Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church....
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Shoneman addresses Westwood Garden Club
On Thursday, February 23, the Westwood Garden Club had the pleasure of welcoming Thelma Shoneman to their meeting. She created six beautiful arrangements while narrating the expressive meanings of the flowers used in the designs. All arrangements were raffled off, including the arrangement pictured with Ms. Shoneman.
The Garden Club wishes to remind the community that...
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Picking, Webb propel Raiders to quarterfinal win
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a successful 14-5-1 (12-4 BSC) regular season, the Wellesley High School varsity boys hockey team earned the No. 2 overall seed in the 2017 MIAA Division I South Sectionals as well as a first-round bye. On Sunday night, the Raiders took to the ice at Canton Ice...
Emerging Artists Awards program rolling again
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students (WPSAS) is an organization dedicated to supporting students who are interested in participating in the fine and visual arts in the Wellesley Public Schools. Last year, WPSAS established an Emerging Artists Awards program for eighth grade students in the Wellesley Public Schools. This year, they are expanding...
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Wellesley Orchestra welcomes new listeners
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Unfortunately, in today’s world, classical music has become somewhat of a forgotten genre. Audiences at the Boston Symphony Orchestra have high average ages, and many children grow up not knowing much about classical music other than what they hear in television commercials or through pre-loaded ringtones. The Wellesley Symphony...
Medfield girls take care of business
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It’s been a special season for the Medfield High School girls varsity basketball team. After finishing the regular season 18-2, the lady-Warriors earned themselves the No. 1 overall seed in the MIAA Central Division II State Tournament. On Friday, the lady-Warriors took to their home floor for their...
Wheelock celebrates reading with Definition Day
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last week was National Read Across America Day, but the Wheelock School took it a step further, celebrating reading for an entire week. Highlights included book character dress up day, crazy hat and socks day, and last, but not least, Definition Day. On Tuesday, all Wheelock students participated in...
Squirt B wins State Championship
The Medfield Squirt B team qualified for the Massachusetts Hockey State Tournament by beating Dedham 6-5 in the State play-downs in December. The tournament opened with the Medfield facing Billerica on Friday night. Medfield pulled off a 6-0 win, with goals scored by Aaron Ravech (3), Matt Dickson (2), and Max Grzeskowiak.
With the first game...
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Medfield jazzers recognized at Mingus Competition
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For the fourth time in seven years, the Medfield jazz band not only earned one of the few coveted spots in the national Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival in New York at the Manhattan School of Music, but this time around, it also took home an "Outstanding Section" award for trumpets.
The...
DS students on China exchange
