By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On May 20, the Sherborn Fire Department hosted its second annual Pig Roast BallBQ at the Sherborn Community Center. From 6 to 10 p.m., Sherborn residents were invited to join the Fire Department for a night of music, drinks, delicious food, and socializing.
The Department used to host a Firefighter’s...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Repoter
In a country of immigrants, the question “Where are you from?” comes up almost every time we encounter a new person. The Genealogy Club is filled with people who are committed to answering that question with the most specifics possible.
Meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m....
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Rosemary Pool is a staple in the Needham summer experience. Even those without pool passes were taken along by friends and experienced the relief of a body of water during the unrelenting summer heat.
For the past couple years, the Park and Recreation Department has been working towards a...
Three Dover Sherborn Destination Imagination teams took top honors at the Massachusetts state competition last month at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and are advancing to the Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals Competition held in Knoxville, TN, on Memorial Day weekend. Global Finals is the culminating event of every Destination Imagination season. DI teams that...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Anne Sawan has been writing for years, but it’s just recently that she has had her first book published. On Thursday, May 18, Sawan visited the Wheelock School to read her book to students and to explain the process of having a real-life book published. “What Can Your Grandma...
With Needham Bank back as presenting sponsor, food and beverage donations from dozens of establishments in and around Medfield, an auction featuring sought-after items, plus great music, downtown Medfield will be a lively spot for the 8th Annual Zullo Art Festival and Party under the Big Tent from 7 to 11 p.m. on...
By Jess McNamara
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Students, faculty, and the Walpole community gathered round the Walpole High red carpet on Thursday for the 15th annual Walpole Film Festival. The red carpet event – complete with limousines, interviews, and paparazzi – led to the Festival’s prestigious awards night, during which students were nominated for films completed...
Members of the community are invited to join the Wellesley Community Center on Saturday, May 20, for Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend and the Fifth Annual Wheels of Wellesley (WOW) Car Show at the Wellesley Community Center.
Attendees are welcomed to stop by any time from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and enjoy live music from Rewind, who...
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
In collaboration with Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students, the Swellesley Report and Golob Art are presenting the “Through the Looking Glass” art show on May 19 from 6-8 p.m. at 405 Linden St., Wellesley. This will be a multi-artist art show featuring works that create a surreal, dissonance-inducing, and awe-inspiring...
On Wednesday, May 3, Schofield Elementary students spent the day building space-themed inventions during the second annual “Day of Imagineering.” Students were challenged to design an invention for a planet having conditions such as high temperatures and a lack of food, transportation and breathable air.
In preparation for a busy day of building,...
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Wellesley High School varsity lacrosse team has had an excellent last couple of weeks, improving to 10-4 on the season following a five-game win streak dating back to May 2. Since entering the month of May, the Raiders have outscored opponents 66-27, and following their 15-5 victory...
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Paul Guzzi, a Wellesley Public School (WPS) Physical Education teacher at John D. Hardy Elementary School, has been inspiring students for over a decade. He does so not only with creative programs such as “walk to school day” and “field day,” but also by demonstrating the achievement of his own...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The arts are one of the most important parts of a child’s education. Both visual and performing arts help children with basic motor skills, brain development, and creativity. In order to celebrate these important, and fun, aspects of school, the Hanlon School held their Arts Night on Wednesday, May...
On May 7, the IAM Strong Foundation held a 5K off road run/walk at Flahive Field. The 5K had over 800 participants reaching across 8 states and over 40 cities.
The IAM Strong Foundation works to shatter the stigma associated with teen mental health issues,...
Westwood Early Childhood Council joined communities across the state to celebrate the statewide initiative of “Brain Building In Progress.” This campaign aims to bring communities together to focus on early education and the positive impact of meaningful, intentional interaction between parent/caregiver and child.
The Council sponsored an Earth Day Celebration on April 26 at Westwood...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Georgia O’Keeffe is one of America’s most famous artists, male or female. For many years, when Dawn Tripp thought of O’Keeffe all she imagined were the artist’s Southwestern landscapes.
That was until a few years back when she went to an exhibit of her work in 2006 at the...
A new group in town, the Inclusive Schools Working Group (Inclusive Schools), strives to support and encourage the district in its efforts to provide a more inclusive and diverse academic environment for students. Their current focus is on LGBTQ initiatives.
Inclusive Schools saw an opportunity to support an organization whose interests overlapped their own when...
The Westwood Garden Club held a successful luncheon/tea on April 27 at Temple Beth David synagogue in Westwood.
Activities at the luncheon included a display of handmade quilts by member Mary Masiello. Matching “tablescapes” for each quilt on display were designed by by members: current president Susan Dyer, Jeannie Gilbin, MaryJo Hood, Marcie Grokulsky, and Margaret...
The Westwood 5th and 6th grade girls Saint Denis CYO basketball team has won the New England CYO championship.
After going 11-1 in the regular season (which included one forfeit), the Saint Denis girls defeated St. Agatha of Milton, St. Adelaide of Peabody, and St. Margaret Mary of Westwood to win the Archdiocese of Boston playoffs....
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High School varsity softball team put together arguably their best performance of the 2017 season on Friday afternoon, taking down TVL rival Holliston at home, 2-1, in thrilling walk-off fashion.
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