Fireflies light up local skies
Wellesley Mothers Forum starts 2018-2019 year
The Wellesley Mothers Forum announced the start of the 2018-2019 membership year at its recent kickoff event held at the Wellesley College Club. Co-Presidents Bettina Janco and Ariane Misialek are leading the Wellesley Mothers Forum this year, with 65 dedicated volunteers. The new board of directors and committee volunteers are proud to provide opportunities for...
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Senior Center brick fundraiser underway
The Friends of Walpole Elders are selling bricks to help build a patio in the back of the new Walpole Senior Center.
Members of the community who would like to purchase a brick are encouraged to contact Richard McCarthy at (508-463-7515) or email bigmac2252@aol.com.
They are also encouraged to see the insert on "how to buy a...
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Walpole kicks off Independence Day
By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Danvers Engine 4 takes part in the parade. Photos by Daniel Curtin
[/caption] Community members dressed in red, white and blue were out in full force on Washington...
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Walpole girls take first place
This team of 7th and 8th grade girls has finished its season in first place with a 6-1-3 record after a clinching 2-0 victory against Natick. Top row, left to right: John Thomsen, Callum Maclean, and Mike Welch. Middle row, left to right: Emma Lonergan, Lyndsey Zitoli, Ella Thomsen, Jess Welch, Veronica Boch, Maggie Mahoney,...
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Walpole and Needham Legion split
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole Post 104 and Needham Post 14 Legion baseball split their two-game series this past weekend, with Needham taking Friday’s matchup, 6-4, while Walpole came away victorious on Sunday in Rocket-town by a final of 9-5.
Many of Needham’s players, such as Steve Donovan and Charlie Sumner, are...
Jungle Jim coming to library
Jungle Jim’s Tubular Balloon Magic and 80’s Rock & Roll Show is scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, at 4:30 p.m., at the Needham Free Public Library. The show combines comedy, improv, and elements from 1980s classic rock. The program is appropriate for children ages four and up, and no registration is necessary.
This program is...
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Needham celebrates Independence Day
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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A young boy tries to give a high five to a very tall revolutionary soldier. Photos by Daniel...
Farm share program up and running
Residents are already taking of advantage of the community supported agriculture program that the Needham Community Farm recently kicked off.
The Needham Community Farm, a local nonprofit whose mission is to educate the community on sustainable growing and nutrition, while also providing food to those experiencing food insecurity. Roughly two dozen residents have subscribed up to...
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Walpole and Needham Legion split
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole Post 104 and Needham Post 14 Legion baseball split their two-game series this past weekend, with Needham taking Friday’s matchup, 6-4, while Walpole came away victorious on Sunday in Rocket-town by a final of 9-5.
Many of Needham’s players, such as Steve Donovan and Charlie Sumner, are...
Celebrating the Rockets
Fannie Gilarde couldn't help celebrating the Needham Rockets' Cinderella run to the baseball state championship - and apparently, neither could the “Make Way for Ducklings” sculpture in Boston’s Public Gardens!...
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Sheehy brings Mobile History to Medfield
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The Medfield Historical Society has launched a new project aimed at bringing the past into the present. The project, named “Mobile History,” aims to promote knowledge and awareness of the historic buildings in town.
“There’s no better way to reach the people of Medfield than through their mobile phone,” quipped Caillian Sheehy, an...
Live animal show draws big crowd
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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A rabbit, tarantula, and baby American alligator were just a few of the...
Medfield little leaguers participate in tournament
Medfield little leaguers finished as runners-up in their first baseball tournament, going 2-2 in Walpole. Front Row: Cameron Burman, Shea Blood, John Barker, Connor McManama, Jackson Dunn, and Jack Folan. Middle Row: Steve Rahley, Finn Blake, Owen Goodband, Nathan Bills, Rowan Hoffman, Andrew Wysocki, and Sam Nolan. Back Row: Eric Burman, Luke Bills, Danny Blood,...
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Arts on the Green coming soon
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The Gardens at Elm Bank will once again open their gates free to all for the Fourth Annual Arts on the Green on Thursday, July 26, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Attendees can wander the gardens, enjoy live...
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The Gardens at Elm Bank will once again open their gates free to all for the Fourth Annual Arts on the Green on Thursday, July 26, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Attendees can wander the gardens, enjoy live...
Sculpture in Bloom at Elm Bank
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By Emily Greffenius
Hometown Weekly Intern
The Gardens at Elm Bank in Wellesley, operated by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (Mass Hort), presented a design exhibition on June 30 and July 1 that paired together sculptures already on display in the gardens with floral designs created to match. The designs were on view both days during...
St. Dunstan’s VBS campers raise funds
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Dover held its 7th annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 25-29. The theme this year was "Rolling River Rampage," and the kids learned that no matter what, God is always with them. The church was full of love and laughter...
VBS counselors make community impact
After a long day of watching kids at St. Dunstan’s Vacation Bible School (VBS), some counselors chose to stay after hours to make an impact on the community with a service project.
This year, the group was led by Cecilia Fielding and Alexis Leonard. The team of twenty 12-15 year olds decided to raise funds...
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Ed the Wizard wows at Walpole Library
By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Young children came to the Walpole Library last Monday to watch Ed the Wizard perform feats of magic using his cauldron and regular household items.
The event, which kicked off the summer reading program at the library, had about 50 people in attendance watching the science-based magic show, “Ed the Wizard and...
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Library hosts grey seal presentation
