April 2017 - Page 6 of 7 - Hometown Weekly Archive

Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby

For two hours on Saturday morning, the Downey School cafeteria was transformed into a speedway for cub scouts as 72 pinewood derby cars competed for top honors in Westwood’s annual town-wide Pinewood Derby. When the dust cleared and the top finishers from each den faced off in the final round, Jack Goodwin took home 1st...

Finance and Warrant Commission issues suggestions

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By Richard McDonough Hometown Weekly Correspondent On May 2, Westwood residents will come together to vote on articles that will decide the next stage of Westwood’s development. With recent law changes, retail developments, and zoning concerns, the Finance and Warrant Commission met for their final public hearing to vote on their recommendations for the town...

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...

Antonucci, Rich, Middleton ready to lead Wolverines

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor After a 19-9 loss to arch-rival Medfield in the Sectional Finals ended their 2016 season, the Westwood High School boys lacrosse team returns to action this spring with revenge on their mind. The goal for this season is not just to get back to the Sectional Final, but...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Xaverian and Medfield High School varsity boys volleyball teams tipped off their season this past week before meeting up with one another on Monday evening over on Clapboardtree Street, with the Hawks (3-0) prevailing by a final of 3-0 despite a strong effort by the Warriors (0-3)....

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On March 31, The Walpole Dance Company had opening night of its annual show. While the performers gave their all in two performances for the public, the hard work and dedication behind these incredible performances was going strong in the week prior, during their rehearsal. The dancers committed to...

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Five individuals were arrested in a pre-dawn raid on Thursday, March 30, yielding hard drugs and guns on the corner of Norfolk Street and Renmar Ave. “At approximately 4:30 a.m.,” read a press release from the Walpole Police Department, “members of the Metrolec SWAT team, the NORPAC drug task force, and officers of the...

Walpole’s Pensak displays senior project

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Tri-County RVTHS Seniors Katherine Pensak of Walpole and Allyson Bettencourt of North Attleboro recently exhibited their senior projects at the Library Showcase on Legislative Day at the State House in Boston. One of the highlights of the event was when Kate and Ally got to present their projects to various state legislators, including...

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Many people say that the future lies in STEM - that is, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Considering the technologically-dependent world in which we live, it might just be true. In order to instill an early love of what can sometimes be perceived as “boring” or simply unreachable due to complexity,...

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On Wednesday, March 22, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) honored public officials, environmental advocates and volunteers at their 51st Annual Meeting. Bob Perciasepe, former U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator, delivered the keynote address outlining paths forward for environmental policy and action. Over 120 people attended the awards ceremony and dinner. In his keynote address, Perciasepe,...

‘Deborah Sampson’ to visit Walpole Library

“Deborah Sampson,” played by Judith Kalaora, will visit Walpole, just minutes from her home in Sharon, MA, to tell her incredible story at the Walpole Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. Deborah Samson [Sampson], the first woman to enlist, to fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American military, captivates audiences in...

Boy Scout Troop 44 went on a ski trip to Cranmore Mountain this past February. Everyone had a fantastic time skiing on a variety of trails for all abilities. One scout put it simply and said: “It was a great mountain with great snow.” Troop 44 has run this ski trip annually for the past...

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"The Raven" - pen and ink, Amy Schuster[/caption] Students of Rosemarie Morelli Art Studio School will be exhibiting their artworks at the Walpole Public Library during the month of April. Forty paintings, drawings and illustrations created by...

Martin, Auditore, Gaughan lead Rebel baseball

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In 2017, the Walpole High baseball team will look to continue their long tradition of success within the Bay State Conference and, hopefully, make a long postseason run in either the State Tournament or the Super Eight. Leading this band of Rebels will be a trio of senior...

Old Post Road School in East Walpole held a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 11. Over 200 people stopped by the school to eat breakfast, try their luck at a raffle, enjoy the entertainment of Kathy Earabino, Blue Wave Entertainment, and gather with friends to welcome...

Declan Higgins serves as honorary captain at Battle of the Badges

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This past Saturday, Boston police officers and firefighters faced off at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury for the second annual A Shot For Life: Battle of the Badges to raise funds and awareness for Dr. William Curry Jr.’s brain cancer research lab at the Stephen E. and Catherine Pappas Center for...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On Tuesday, March 28, the Needham Diversity Initiative held an event titled “The Evolution of Gender.” This event, co-sponsored by The Needham Free Public Library, was one of the first of its kind. An exploration of perceptions, definitions, and evolutions of gender, the event welcomed any and all in...

Webb, Sliwinski lead baseball into battle

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor With a significant portion of their starting pitching rotation from a season ago returning, the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity baseball team eyes a successful season within and outside of the TVL in 2017. Experience should not be an issue for this band of Raiders, as they will...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In 2017, the Needham High School varsity baseball team will look to duplicate the success they had a season ago when they achieved immensely within the Bay State Conference and earned themselves an appearance in the South Sectional Finals of the MIAA State Tournament. Captaining the Rockets this...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Nationally, only 3.7 percent of all girl scouts nationally, age 14 to 17 have earned the Gold Award. On Sunday, March 26, Julie Han of Medfield, joined this elite group. At the Gold Award & Ambassador Bridging Ceremony, Julie and seven of her Girl Scout peers were honored. A...

Monthly Archives: April 2017

Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby

Finance and Warrant Commission issues suggestions

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Westwood Garden Club hosting April fundraiser

Antonucci, Rich, Middleton ready to lead Wolverines

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Hawk volleyball off to flying start

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Walpole Dance Company has annual show

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Walpole raid yields drugs, firearms

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Walpole’s Pensak displays senior project

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‘Creative Mixtures’ makes STEM exciting

CRWA honors protectors of Charles River

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‘Deborah Sampson’ to visit Walpole Library

Troop 44 skis at Cranmore

Student art on display at library

Martin, Auditore, Gaughan lead Rebel baseball

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OPR Pancake Breakfast a success

Declan Higgins serves as honorary captain at Battle of the Badges

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‘Evolution of Gender’

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Webb, Sliwinski lead baseball into battle

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Rocket baseball ready for liftoff

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Medfield Girl Scouts present awards

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