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Monthly Archives: April 2017

Warriors and Raiders renew baseball rivalry

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was the Holden Ferrari show at Curt Schilling Field on Thursday afternoon when the Dover-Sherborn Regional and Medfield High School varsity baseball teams met up for the first time in 2017. Along with five shutout innings pitched, Ferrari went two for three at the plate with two...
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Schwartz runs Marathon for Special Olympics

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Running a marathon is no small feat. In fact, it’s one that most people, even experienced runners, have a hard time fathoming. One of the most famous marathons in the country, the Boston Marathon is a celebration not only for runners but for the great Boston Community. This year,...
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Needham dances with local stars

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The Needham Women’s Club and The Needham Community Council hosted Dancing with the Needham Stars on Saturday, April 8. The event took place at Moseley’s on the Charles in Dedham. Fourteen Needham Stars paired with dancing professionals from Fred Astaire Studio in Dedham provided a night of entertainment for all. Over 550 guests...
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Ferrari pioneers Raiders past Warriors

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was the Holden Ferrari show at Curt Schilling Field on Thursday afternoon when the Dover-Sherborn Regional and Medfield High School varsity baseball teams met up for the first time in 2017. Along with five shutout innings pitched, Ferrari went two for three at the plate with two...
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Mother/Daughter Book Club inspires enthusiasm

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter As technology becomes more ubiquitous, reading interests and levels drop more and more. Libraries are doing all they can to keep up with the times, and to maintain interest in good, old-fashioned books. The Westwood Public Library has a number of programs that combat diminished reading, but one of their most...
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Westwood Robotics competes in championship

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Westwood Robotics, FRC team 1757, finished up the best competitive season in its 10 year history this weekend. They competed at the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) District Championship held at UNH Durham. The team earned a place in the championships by placing 9th out of 40 teams and captaining an alliance of three robot...
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Vandalism at high school, investigation ongoing

By Richard McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent Last month, Westwood High School was struck by an act of vandalism. A swastika was recently spray-painted on school property, and the response has been as expected. The symbol has become so associated with inhumanity that the very sight of it conjures up thoughts of disgust, contempt and, for many, pain....
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Westwood residents to sing ‘Annelies’

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Dedham Choral Society concludes its 2016-17 season and helps “remember” with a concert entitled “Lest We Forget,” featuring “Annelies” by contemporary British composer James Whitbourn on Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston. Westwood residents performing in this emotionally moving concert include Brian and...
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Westwood Garden Club hosting April fundraiser

On Thursday, April 27, the Westwood Garden Club will be holding its annual fundraiser at Temple Beth David located at 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood. Ample parking is available . The program will be “Quilts with Table Scapes,” and will be the backdrop for the Club’s luncheon/tea. Tickets are $20 per person - family and friends are...
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‘Bridges Together’ a community success

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[/caption]The Westwood Council on Aging’s intergenerational program, “Bridges Together,” sponsored by The Foundation for Westwood Education, was a smashing success at Thurston Middle School. The two-year initiative brought together Westwood seniors and middle-schoolers every Tuesday afternoon for six...
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Wolverine girls open lax season at 1-1

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The pride of both the Bay State Conference and Tri-Valley League, as far as high school girls lacrosse is concerned, met in an early-season non-conference heavyweight bout Wednesday evening, as the Needham Rockets traveled to Flahive Field to take on the two-time defending Division II state champion Westwood...
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Community Investors hosts second Dodgefest

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Community Investors (CI) is a nonprofit with a mission to create “Positive Impactful Experiences (PIEs) that plant the seeds for mental and physical wellness and strengthen the emotional and social fabric of adolescents at a vital time in their lives,” as stated by co-founders, Joseph P. Roberts Jr. and Chris Cavallerano. As part...
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Wellesley Library hosts annual Nicolucci Concert

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter As part of Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month, the Wellesley Library and Wellesley Public Schools presented the Nicolucci Library Concert. An annual show, the concert is named after Dr. Sandra Nicolucci. This year, the show hosted nine different acts, comprised of vocalists, flutists, trumpeters, and more. Dr. Sabrina...
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WSA to host artist WSA to host artist Odin Smith

In conjunction with their Spring Art Exhibit, which begins April 12, the Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) will be sponsoring an art demonstration, entitled “Making Waves, Creating Translucency and Movement in Water,” on Sunday, April 30, by Cape Cod artist, Odin Smith. [caption id="attachment_17846" align="alignleft" width="400"] ‘Making Waves,’ Odin Smith, acrylics, 36x48”. Read more

Raider lax opens conference play

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017. Both teams entered Friday’s...
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Science Tellers bring life to science

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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. However, subjects such as science or math can be harder to get kids excited about. This is where Science Tellers comes in. Created in 2004, this group...
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Jorene Lange brings Patsy Cline to life

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Growing up in New England, the culture of country is often lost. Despite being one of the most popular genres in the country, the north tends to shy away a bit from music that originated in the South, and continues to thrive in places like Nashville, Austin, and others....
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‘Willy Wonka’ wows in Walpole

Bird Middle School’s spring musical, “Willy Wonka,” was presented to the delighted community at the end of March. [caption id="attachment_17824" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Cast A in action. Cast A in action.[/caption]...
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Walpole residents to sing ‘Annelies’

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Dedham Choral Society concludes its 2016-17 season and helps “remember” with a concert entitled “Lest We Forget,” featuring “Annelies” by contemporary British composer James Whitbourn on Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston. Walpole residents performing in this emotionally moving concert include Carol Galehouse,...
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Rebel lax improves to 2-0

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole and Wellesley High School varsity boys lacrosse teams kicked off conference action on Friday evening with a thrilling back-and-forth bout, as both squads displayed why they are going to be making a lot of noise in the Bay State Conference in 2017. Both teams entered Friday’s...
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