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Monthly Archives: November 2018

WHS drama presenting ‘1984’

WHS drama presenting ‘1984’
The Westwood High School drama program’s fall production of “1984” is sure to stoke some conversation, and that’s just the way the cast would like it. The play tackles most of the same subject matter of the book on which it is based: George Orwell’s 1949 novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four.” While the book examined a dystopian...
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Wellesley Library hosts butterfly show

Wellesley Library hosts butterfly show
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter The Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens visited the Wellesley Free Library on Tuesday, October 23, to share their collection of different butterflies and insects with the community. Different members of the Wellesley community showed up to learn more about butterflies. “I have always been a nature-[lover],” said Wellesley resident Tom Orsa....
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Komjathy excelling as hybrid athlete

Komjathy excelling as hybrid athlete
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The town of Wellesley has seen some incredible athletic success over the past year. The varsity girls lacrosse and ice hockey teams from Wellesley High School both took home state championships in 2018, while the baseball team finished as runner-ups in Division I South and the boys lacrosse...
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Pumpkin Fair a big hit

Pumpkin Fair a big hit
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter On Saturday, October 20, thousands of families and friends visited Bates Elementary School for the annual Pumpkin Fair. The fair had a variety of activities, such as a hair spraying station, bouncy houses, a dancing area, a shave ice truck, different games and challenges, a haunted house, food and...
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Choral Society readies ‘Magnificent Magnificats’

Choral Society readies ‘Magnificent Magnificats’
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The Wellesley Choral Society will present its fall concert, “Magnificent Magnificats,” on Sunday, November 11, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills. The chorus, led by Music Director Edward Whalen and accompanied by a professional string quartet, continuo, and soloists, will perform eight versions of the Magnificat. The Magnificat...
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Griffin, Porkers roll on senior night

Griffin, Porkers roll on senior night
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole High School varsity field hockey team is in the midst of yet another dominant season, as the Porkers entered Thursday’s senior night contest and regular season finale with Milton still unbeaten in conference play. [caption id="attachment_29677" align="alignright" width="600"]Sydney Scales (15) rushes the ball up... </div data-eio= Read more

Health Department encourages composting

Health Department encourages composting
It’s easy to make compost, and the Walpole Health Department makes it even easier by offering rodent-resistant home composting bins for $25, over 60 percent off the retail price. Composting is a great way to recycle organic “waste” into a beneficial soil amendment for yards and gardens. Composting at home can also help reduce methane production...
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Footlighters present ‘Flemming’

Footlighters present ‘Flemming’
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By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Correspondent The Walpole Footlighters have been offering great community theatre performances since 1924. As the first play in their 2018–2019 Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem season, "Flemming (An American Thriller)" was presented on several dates in October and will be presented on Nov. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Nov....
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Senior Moments chorus in tenth year

Senior Moments chorus in tenth year
Senior Moments is a senior singing group with members from the Walpole and surrounding towns. Their members range in age from 64 to 96, and they welcome anyone who is enthusiastic and has a desire to sing. [caption id="attachment_29662" align="alignright" width="300"]Senior Moments chorus Senior Moments chorus...
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