Seidl lifts Arrows to 4-0
Wellesley artists open studios to community
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By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Over 20 talented artists working in a variety of media and styles exhibited their works as part of Wellesley Women Artisans’ Open Studios Tour on October 13. The works were exhibited in seven homes in Wellesley, and the artists were present to meet the public, provide information about their...
Westwood U14 boys victorious in Natick
On Columbus Day weekend, a group of U14 Westwood Youth Soccer boys participated in the 37th Natick Soccer Columbus Day Tournament. The boys played three preliminary round matches against teams from Natick, Arlington and Needham over Saturday and Sunday. The boys were victorious in all three matches while allowing only one goal against.
The team...
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Walpole Library hosts hiking lecture
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, October 10, the Walpole Library hosted a lecture on the best hikes in New England.
Alison O’Leary, an author and former journalist, gave this Lecture to discuss her new book, “New England’s Finest Hikes.” O’Leary is an award winning journalist and has contributed to three different books...
Frank Sinatra presentation coming to library
“The Life and Times of Frank Sinatra” is a multimedia presentation by cultural historian Bruce Hambro, who will present it at the Walpole Public Library on Thursday evening, October 25, at 7:00. Hambro will cover the phenomenal career of "Ol’ Blue Eyes," as well as the news and gossip that surrounded his relationships, while the...
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Conrad, Jarvis lift Rebels past Wamps
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After putting an end to a brief two-game losing streak last week with a 43-0 victory over Brookline, the Walpole Rebels (4-2, 1-1) traveled to Braintree on Friday night to take on the Wamps (3-3, 1-2), looking to win their second straight.
Behind a big three-touchdown (two passing, one...
Walpole divers making a splash
The Walpole High Swim Team includes a small group of athletes who don’t swim the two thousand or so yards that their teammates do, nor do they practice flip turns or do kick drills. They don’t use caps or goggles. They use “sammies” and gettagripp. They speak in numbers and letters - 104C, 5225D, 402B....
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Keating receives national VFW honor
Thomas Keating, past commander of Needham’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2498, and its current Post Chaplain, has been appointed as National Aide-de-Camp by the National Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Keating, a US Army Vietnam War veteran, was cited for "going above and beyond" in his work as Post...
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Seidl lifts Arrows to 4-0
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The St. Sebastian’s varsity football team moved to 4-0 on the season on Saturday with a 35-14 victory at Governor’s Academy.
Dover native Louis Hansen made the play of the game with a one-handed Odell Beckham-esque grab along the near sideline, while Wellesley native and Duke baseball...
Needham Library hosts Walking Dead Day
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, October 13, the Needham Library hosted “Walking Dead Day.” The event was sponsored by the Walking Dead publishing company to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Walking Dead book series.
The library had a variety of activities and games for the children, such as coloring books, a zombie...
Full Circle comes to Needham
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In spite of the rain, 150 people assembled on Needham Town Common on Saturday to volunteer at Circle of Hope’s third annual event, Full Circle. Throughout the morning, children and their parents visited six stations, where they completed activities meant to help homeless individuals in Greater Boston.
Full Circle’s creator, Clair Windsor, designed...
This Old Town: Medfield’s Tree Culture
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Today there is little doubt that the number one reason people move to Medfield is due to the excellent school system that has been established. But close behind, the historic and leafy look to the town, with its open space and tree lined streets, is another major reason.
The number of trees in Medfield...
Medfield’s Hajj wins Civic Engagement Award
Jay Hajj, professional chef, entrepreneur, cookbook author and owner of nationally acclaimed Mike’s City Diner in Boston, has been awarded the second annual 1851 YMCA of Greater Boston Civic Engagement Award for his outstanding support for community health and wellness initiatives. The Medfield resident accepted the award at the Y’s annual Spark Party on Wednesday,...
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Sullivan shares WWII spy story
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
On Thursday, October 4, Mark Sullivan returned to his hometown to share his experience writing his book, "Beneath a Scarlet Sky." In the Blake Middle School auditorium where he used to attend assemblies, Sullivan shared his years-long adventure of learning about a World War II hero.
Sullivan's story began during...
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5K to benefit Travis Roy Foundation
The 13th Annual Bill’s Pizzeria 5K Road Race to benefit The Travis Roy Foundation will take place on Sunday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m. at the Mason Rice School in Newton Centre.
The event promises to be a fun day for the entire family. It features a beautiful scenic course in the heart of Newton...
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Val Goorha discusses ‘Hidden Immortality’
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
Many people dream of writing a book. Few people actually do it. Fewer do it while they are in high school.
Valini Goorha has done just that with her book, "Hidden Immortality.”
"Hidden Immortality" is about an underground community that views above ground as dangerous. Emma Beckett is one of many people...
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Medfield fall baseball in full swing
Jankowski presenting on Verdun, WWI
The Dover Historical Society has announced that popular speaker, author and Brandeis University Professor Paul Jankowski will return to Dover on Wednesday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dover Library, Lower Level. His topic will be: "Verdun: WWI’s Ironic, Iconic Battle."
Dr. Jankowski has received wide acclaim for his recently published book on Verdun which,...
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Varriale, Wolverine girls outlast Shue, Raiders
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High School girls varsity soccer team traveled to Dover-Sherborn on Friday afternoon for pivotal mid-season matchup with their TVL rivals.
Behind a six-save shutout by senior keeper Anna Varriale, the Wolverines (4-6-2, 4-5-2) earned a big 1-0 victory to remain unbeaten their last three contests...
Wellesley ready for STEM Week
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Baker-Polito Administration, in an effort to encourage and raise interest especially with respect to students, has declared a state-wide STEM week from October 22 through 26. STEM professionals, parents and educators alike are being asked to plan activities and dedicate the week towards all things science, tech, engineering and math.
“Creating...
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