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Findley-Walters lifts Rockets past Mustangs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High School girls varsity soccer team earned a convincing 8-0 win at Norwood on Thursday afternoon thanks to a dominant performance on offense, highlighted by a two-goal, two-assist performance by junior striker Sophie Finley-Walters.
It only took six minutes for Needham to get on the board on...
TGIF Nights coming for middle schoolers
Needham Park and Rec will be hosting the first TGIF Night of the 2017-2018 school year on Friday, October 13, from 7:30-10:00 p.m. at Pollard Middle School. The program is just for 6th graders who live in or go to school in Needham, and will include music from a DJ, a crazy fun inflatable obstacle...
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Trick or Trot 5K coming soon
The Halloween Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk & Monster Fun Run, a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk and kids' fun run, will be held on Sunday, October 29. The fun run (kids aged 12 years and under only) will take place around the Hillside field on 28 Glen Gary Road at 8:30 a.m., and all registered participants...
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MCPE celebrating 30th year with campaign
Thirty years ago, in the fall of 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure was rescued from a Texas well, the Minnesota Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the first World Series to feature games held indoors, George Michael released his single, “Faith,” and the comedy “Full House” first debuted on television. In 1987, the Medfield State...
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Unique program mixes charity and education
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Fundraising for health-related charities and foundations can be hugely rewarding, but the time and effort spent organizing it can be quite taxing.
In school, fundraising can sometimes take the focus off of learning, too, which frustrates teachers and administration.
Luckily, Astrid Hendren has come up with an idea to combine fundraising...
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Needham Jogs its Memory for Alzheimer’s
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NewBridge on the Charles and Orchard Cove residents and staff represented Hebrew SeniorLife at Needham’s annual Jog Your Memory 5k and Family Walk on Sunday, September 16. Now in its 4th year, Jog Your Memory drew more than 500 runners and walkers who helped raise money for Cure Alzheimer's Fund and the JYM...
Clothing drive to benefit Medfield families
Medfielders are being asked to take a few minutes this week to donate their new or gently used clothing of all sizes (including Halloween costumes). Donation boxes are located at Pfaff Center, Blue Moon, Library, and St. Edwards, or can be dropped off on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the...
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Cooney, Sherman lift Warriors to first place
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Two of the TVL’s top girls soccer teams faced off on Wednesday evening, as the Medfield Warriors (6-2-1) took down the Hopkinton Hillers (5-4-1) 1-0, thanks to some late heroics by senior captains Alanna Cooney and Taylor Sherman. The win pushes the Warriors into a first-place tie with Medway in...
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Art fair scheduled for Saturday
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On October 14, three women ranging in age from 55 to 85 will present their work to the public. The work, which includes watercolor, pen & ink, and photography, will be displayed at a Fall Fair on Sat., October 14, at 5 Chambers St., Needham. The event will run from 11 a.m. to...
Medfield Green celebrates successful decade
Ten years ago, four like-minded women, Jill Driscoll, Ingrid Nevins, Cheryl Patry and Megan Sullivan, got together and formed Medfield Green Moms. Its mission was simple: learning and sharing how to live green. They hosted meetings in various homes covering a range of interesting topics, and over time grew into the organization now known as Medfield...
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Upham House residents share artwork
Residents of Thomas Upham House shared their artwork with the community on Medfield Day, the theme of which was “Picture Perfect.” They had not only the fruits of their artistic labor to show for themselves, but a prize, as well - the Thomas Upham House booth won first place for creativity....
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Westwood preschoolers play with mindfulness
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It can be challenging for preschool-aged children to sit without wiggling, to listen without blurting out comments, or to follow directions without being asked a dozen times.
But Sheryl White works magic on children to teach preschoolers mindfulness exercises and self-control.
The Westwood Public Library has welcomed Sheryl’s mindfulness workshops...
MHS Theatre presenting ‘The Snow Queen’
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Medfield High School Theatre will be performing the play "The Snow Queen" on October 27 at 7 p.m. and October 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., at MHS’s Lowell Mason Auditorium. The script, written by Tyler J. Monroe and adapted from the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, follows a brave and...
Weller lifts Wolverine girls soccer
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High School varsity girls soccer team completed a season sweep of non-league rival Ursuline on Thursday at Flahive Field, shutting out the Bears for the second time this season 4-0.
The Wolverines (4-6-1) were led by junior Sophie Weller, who potted two goals and an assist in...
Matthews receiving Spotlight on Hope Award
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Thirteen-year-old Westwood resident was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just after his 6th birthday and has spent the last several years spreading awareness about diabetes among his peers. Will, a patient of Dr. Lori Laffel at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, will be honored with the 2017 Spotlight on Hope Award at Joslin’s...
Community partakes in discussion beyond measure
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Students’ pressure to perform well is met with increasing rates of stress, depression, and anxiety. The emphasis on perfect grades and the need for an after-school calendar full of extracurricular activities are two ingredients to set a student up for failure. Administrators, teachers, and parents of Walpole Public Schools...
Kit Ripley to address FBC
On Tuesday, October 17, Kit Ripley, a missionary for American Baptist International Ministries, will be speaking at the First Baptist Church of Westwood, located at 808 High Street. The public is invited to attend a potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, which will be followed by her presentation about her work...
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Garden Club enjoys Powisset Farm lunch
For its first meeting of 2017-18, the Westwood Garden club was treated to a lunch at Powisset Farm in Dover.
D.A. Hayden, general manger of Powisset Farm, gave a talk about the farm. She then introduced Chef Didi Emmons, who did a cooking demonstration and had her cookbook for sale. While Chef Emmons was preparing a...
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Bird Park sprouts love for nature
