July 2017 - Page 5 of 6 - Hometown Weekly Archive

Carolyn Waters playing Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse

The Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse returns at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 North Street, Medfield. This month’s Coffeehouse will feature Carolyn Waters. The theme for the evening is "Coming Into Me." Carolyn Waters is a performing and singing songwriter who fuses blues/roots/folk and other musical genres into a unique...

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By Mary Kate Nolan Hometown Weekly Intern On Thursday, June 29, a few four-legged friends and their two-legged owners gathered at the home of Susan Lowell to improve their agility and let out a little (or a lot of) energy. The program, run through the Islington Community Center in Westwood, aims to provide the dogs...

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On July 20, Hale will be hosting a fundraising swim-a-thon. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Noanet Pond at Membership Beach in Westwood. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to join. The event is being held in honor of longtime staff member, Julia Brune. While at Hale, Julia transformed Membership Beach into...

Locals tough out rain for farmers market

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by Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern The weather was not ideal to have a farmers market last Tuesday, June 27, but many locals toughed out on-and-off rain to enjoy fresh, local produce from nearby businesses. In the back parking lot of St. Margaret Mary Church - out of view from High street - four vendors...

Middle school orchestra wins highest honors

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On Friday, May 26, the Thurston Middle School Orchestra won the platinum level highest honors plaque at the 2017 Great East Music Festival. This was the first time the Thurston Middle School had won platinum level honors for its orchestra ensemble. The Thurston Middle School 8th grade band and chorus also won gold...

Westwood blossoming lax stars at wild rate

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor All over the country, lacrosse is taking off like wildfire. The sport has grown from one that kids who got cut from the baseball team played in order to stay active during the spring, to one that is knocking on the door of being more popular than its...

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State Senator Mike Rush (D-Norfolk & Suffolk) and State Representative Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham) today announced that the MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board and MassDOT have approved the contract for the Westwood East Street Bridge project that, due to height restrictions, has had problems in the past with trucks not clearing the structure....

Walpole kids graduate from Junior Police Academy

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By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern On June 30, thirty children completed a rigorous week-long Junior Police Academy. The middle schoolers participated in numerous activities and assignments based on legitimate tasks required in police academies. After their final day of training in Bird Middle School, the children graduated at the Walpole Library. On the last day...

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Sometimes dreams do come true. Tri-County RVTHS Senior, Michael “Mike” Barrett of Walpole has been selected to appear on This Old House (TOH) TV, a real-life dream come true for the senior. Mike will be working alongside the pros on the show’s project house this summer in Newton. After launching a nationwide...

Norwood Evening Garden Club awards scholarship

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Each year, the Norwood Evening Garden Club awards a scholarship to a graduating senior of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School who has good scholastic achievement, outstanding citizenship, and who is pursuing a degree in horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, conservation, environmental science or horticulture in its widest aspect. This year, the scholarship was awarded...

Martin, Weber excel for Rebels in 2016-2017

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The 2016-2017 school year saw some incredible athletic performances by Walpole High School students. Amongst these outstanding efforts both on and off the playing surfaces by all Rebel athletic teams, the work of two athletes stands out in particular. Those two Walpole athletes are senior captain of Walpole...

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The Trustees invite the public to Peter Boie’s mind-blowing magic show at Bird Park in East Walpole on Sunday, July 9, at 3:00 p.m. The show will take place at the music court at Francis William Bird Park. Admission will be $9 for families that possess a Trustees membership, $15 otherwise. Boie’s award-winning show...

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St. Joseph Elementary School (SJES), located in Needham, has officially broken ground on a $3 million renovation project, funded by its “Building for Tomorrow” Capital Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of school families, alumni, parishioners, and other donors, the two-phase project will renovate the lower level of the school, including the cafeteria, library,...

Stern, Wallace lead Rocket volleyball to South title

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In 2017, the Needham High School varsity boys volleyball team was about as dominant as they come. Led by senior captain and right-side hitter Brady Orozco-Herman, junior captain and setter Eli Wallace, senior captain and outside hitter Will Nowlan, and senior outside hitter Gabriel Stern, the Rockets compiled...

Sumner deals, Dateo delivers in Post 14 victory

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It took 10 innings, an eight-inning gem on the mound by Charlie Sumner, and some swift baserunning by Jake Dateo, but Needham Legion Post 14 was able to come away with a 3-2 victory at Medfield Post 110 6 on Thursday evening in dramatic fashion. Medfield’s Ryan...

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Christina Perrone Hometown Weekly Intern On Wednesday, June 28, the Willow Crossing Ensemble Trio played a mix of jazz and classical music for the residents at the Briarwood Nursing home. It was a sunny, warm evening, perfect for spending time with friends and listening to great live music. The beautiful venue was decorated with string...

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On July 7, 8, and 9 the Rotary Club of Needham and Cushing Amusements are bringing the Needham Carnival back to town. The day will feature rides, kiddie rides, family rides, thrill rides and games. The rides will be perched on the hill at Needham High School, visible from Highland Ave. Parking will...

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Alison Borrelli of Needham was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2017 class of Unsung Heroines. Senator Richard Ross of Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex districts recommended Mrs. Borrelli for this recognition because of her outstanding commitment to the youth of the community. Mrs. Borrelli was honored...

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by Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern Sherborn’s summer reading program kicked off with Alex the Jester performing medieval comedy for families of young children at the Sherborn Community Center on Tuesday, June 27. The performance, spanning just over an hour, included Alexander dancing, juggling, and performing comedic magic tricks, all while encouraging audience participation. But this...

Library showing Judy Brown equine portraits

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During regular hours through July 15, the Dover Town Library will be showing equine portraits by Judy Brown. Following a career as Professor of Physics at Wellesley College and Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab, Judy Brown has combined her longtime passions for animals and photography. She is particularly interested in form, texture,...

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