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Monthly Archives: October 2018

Westwood panel urges question 3 support

Westwood panel urges question 3 support
On Wednesday evening, October 3, to an audience of more than 200 people at Temple Beth David in Westwood, Kelly Jenkins told the story of her life as a transgender person in Tennessee where she was born. “In the delivery room the doctor told my mother that she had given birth to a healthy baby boy,”...
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Woman’s Club of Westwood to meet

Woman’s Club of Westwood to meet
On Thursday October 18, the Woman's Club of Westwood will be meeting at the COA on Nahatan Street at 1:30 p.m. This will be the club’s first meeting of the New Year. The program is entitled: “Hail to Hale” Reservation of Westwood. Hale Reservation is celebrating 100 years in the community this year. Speakers will be...
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Fay, Wolverines outlast Williams, Warriors

Fay, Wolverines outlast Williams, Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Long-time TVL rivals Medfield and Westwood met on the gridiron at Flahive Field on Friday night for a pivotal midseason showdown. The Wolverines (3-2, 2-1) entered on the heels 7-6 victory over Norwood in week four to snap a two-game losing skid, looking to make it two wins...
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Davis Museum exhibits Jacob Lawrence

Davis Museum exhibits Jacob Lawrence
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By Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu Hometown Weekly Correspondent Up a flight of stairs in the serene halls of The Davis Museum sits a collection of twenty-two vibrant paintings by Jacob Lawrence, all the more striking against the white walls of the exhibition room. The series, titled “The Legend of John Brown,” portrays the story of the abolitionist...
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United Church hosting Border Witness talk

United Church hosting Border Witness talk
United Church in Walpole is inviting the community to join them on Saturday, October 20, for an evening of good food and a compelling story of Faithful Witness at the Border. UCW members Sheila Harbst and Lois and Philip Czachorowski spent five days in August on the US/Mexican border with 100 United Church of Christ...
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TPC celebrates one-year anniversary

TPC celebrates one-year anniversary
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter On Monday, October 1, the Tolles Parsons Center (TPC) celebrated its one-year anniversary by hosting a two-hour get together for its senior citizens. Director of Senior Services at the TPC, Gayle Thieme, ran the event. The celebration included drinks, food, a cake, balloons, a slideshow, and even a pianist....
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Alpha Kappa Alpha gives back

Alpha Kappa Alpha gives back
By Rama K. Ramaswamy Rho Epsilon Omega (REO) was chartered on January 23, 1988 to advance the purpose and ideals of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the oldest Black sorority for college-educated women. The chapter has rendered outstanding service to the MetroWest area (Wellesley, Framingham, Natick, Sudbury, and beyond) since its inception, and sponsors activities that address...
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Skulski, Porkers outlast Newman, Rockets

Skulski, Porkers outlast Newman, Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Two of the Bay State Conference’s elite met on the turf at DeFazio Park on Thursday afternoon as the unbeaten Walpole Porkers (9-0, 6-0) took on the hosting Needham Rockets (5-2, 4-1) for a pivotal midseason matchup worth more than just bragging rights, with future tournament seedings well...
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Needham girls volleyball outlasts Walpole

Needham girls volleyball outlasts Walpole
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter The Needham girls volleyball team defeated Walpole in five sets at Needham High School on Thursday, Oct. 4. to improve to 8-1 on the season. This was the second time this season that Walpole lost to Needham in five sets. Needham began the game with the momentum, winning the first...
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Boardwalk opening soon in Walpole

Boardwalk opening soon in Walpole
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter A new boardwalk that connects Jarvis Farm and the Walpole Town Forest is almost complete. The boardwalk, which is funded by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and managed by the Walpole Trails Committee, is scheduled to be completed by the Jarvis Harvest Festival on Oct. 13. The boardwalk is...
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DeOliviera, Raiders stun Eagles in stoppage time

DeOliviera, Raiders stun Eagles in stoppage time
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was a storybook comeback for the Wellesley High School boys soccer team on Monday night in Sharon, as the Raiders (4-3-2, 2-3-2) fought their way to a thrilling 2-1 victory while battling adversity, both on the scoreboard and on the rain-soaked grass that caused slippage throughout the...
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Westwood Library hosts immigration forum

Westwood Library hosts immigration forum
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Dedham, Walpole, and Westwood hosted an immigration forum at the Westwood Public Library on Monday, October 1. The event was hosted by the convener of the LWV, Marcia Hirshberg, and included a three-person panel: Marion Davis, Jose Carrasquillo, and Ernesto. Davis is...
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Needham girls volleyball outlasts Walpole

Needham girls volleyball outlasts Walpole
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter The Needham girls volleyball team defeated Walpole in five sets at Needham High School on Thursday, Oct. 4. to improve to 8-1 on the season. This was the second time this season that Walpole lost to Needham in five sets. Needham began the game with the momentum, winning the first...
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Needham welcomes Governor Dukakis

Needham welcomes Governor Dukakis
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter The Needham community came out in full force to listen to former Massachusetts Governor and presidential nominee, Michael Dukakis, speak on wide range of issues. On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m., there was not an empty seat in the room at the Center of the Heights building in Needham....
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Local artists hosting gift fair

Local artists hosting gift fair
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Three Needham senior artists will display and sell their wares on Saturday, October 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Nature photographer Ilene Hoffman, artist Sheila Clark, and scenic photographer Lubya Filatova will present unique cards, fine art prints (framed or not), pen and ink cards, magnets and bookmarks. There will also be a...
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Skulski, Porkers outlast Newman, Rockets

Skulski, Porkers outlast Newman, Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Two of the Bay State Conference’s elite met on the turf at DeFazio Park on Thursday afternoon as the unbeaten Walpole Porkers (9-0, 6-0) took on the hosting Needham Rockets (5-2, 4-1) for a pivotal midseason matchup worth more than just bragging rights, with future tournament seedings...
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Fay, Wolverines outlast Williams, Warriors

Fay, Wolverines outlast Williams, Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Long-time TVL rivals Medfield and Westwood met on the gridiron at Flahive Field on Friday night for a pivotal midseason showdown. The Wolverines (3-2, 2-1) entered on the heels 7-6 victory over Norwood in week four to snap a two-game losing skid, looking to make it two wins...
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Personal Best Charity hosting Turkey Trot

Personal Best Charity hosting Turkey Trot
Personal Best Charity has partnered once again with Patriot Place to hold its 23rd annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, October 27, at the shopping, dining and entertainment center on Route 1 in Foxboro. This is the major fundraising event for the Turkey Brigade held in November, a community service event that assembles baskets of food...
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‘Arts Reaction’ program coming to Center

Open to adults of all ages, the Center at Medfield is offering a five-week “Arts Reaction” program beginning Saturday, October 20. Those who attend “You Don’t Have to be a Connoisseur to Enjoy the Arts” will be introduced to the works of famous painters, composers, writers, sculptors, and photographers. According to Jerry Cianciolo, an editor...
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Zullo Gallery celebrates 30th anniversary

Zullo Gallery celebrates 30th anniversary
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter On Monday, October 1, the Zullo Gallery celebrated its 30th anniversary. The art studio was initially created by Executive Director Bill Pope. Pope explained that the gallery was initially started by the Medfield Cultural Council in 1988 to bring different pieces of artwork to Medfield. “The idea was to...
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