To go along with this year's summer reading theme "Imagine Your Story," the Medfield Public Library's Children's Department is holding a writing contest. Participants are asked to take their favorite fairy tales and put a spin on it. Kids can write, draw, use toys, or act out their twist and submit it to...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Increasingly, it appears that in September, the students of Needham are going to be hopping on the bus and heading back to school.
Well, sometime in September. And only for half the time.
Last Thursday, the Needham School...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When discussing the emails she has received regarding how to reopen Westwood’s schools in the fall, Carol Lewis acknowledged: “based on the emails, we have received, it’s clear there are conflicting views on this topic and that there is no way we are ever going...
The Medfield School Committee is holding a public forum on July 30 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Warrior logo currently used to represent Medfield's sports teams. The Medfield School Committee asks all interested to submit their opinions and comment on the warrior logo, which members will review prior to Thursday's meeting. Those...
DeSORGHER, Ruth Marian (Eckland), 96, July 23, 2020 of Medfield, wife of the late L. Lee DeSorgher Sr., daughter of the late Walter and Grace Eckland, sister of the late Dorothy Clemente, and Scylena Jones. Loving mother of Nancy L. Brown and her husband Spencer of Brewer, Maine, L. Lee DeSorgher Jr. and...
July 23, 1932 - July 11, 2020
Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend Rodney J. “Rod” Marzolf, 87, was born into eternal rest on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born on July 23, 1932, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Orley T. and Beulah (Goodwin) Marzolf.
Hector Roland (Rolly, Pelly) Pelletier, 88 yo.
Passed away July 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Walpole in 1931, lived his entire life in Walpole.
Brother of the late, Omer Pelletier of Walpole, Florence Simoni of Bourne and Norwood Ma, Raymond...
The Walpole High School varsity boys hockey team poses together with their state championship trophy on the steps of Walpole High School on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Neal Fisher.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was the first good news that Walpole High...
Since 1927, the Wellesley Service League (WSL) has provided numerous volunteer services in a variety of cultural and education ways, and in conjunction with other charitable organizations, for the town of Wellesley.
Due to the onset of COVID-19, WSL had to reevaluate how to safely proceed with their operational responsibilities....
The closeness of the story pages meant the StoryWalk wasn’t very long.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Indoor venues are likely going to have to have some interesting deals and zany promotions to get people through their doors. Because of the coronavirus, people just...
Luke Beauregard shows off a box of toys he has found during Curb Alert
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Swap Shop has been a popular summer feature of the Medfield Transfer Station for years. There, people can leave unwanted, but...
Sherborn's Town Clerk provided an update for residents on the looming election taking place on September 1, 2020. On that day, residents of Sherborn will vote in the State Primary and the Special Town Election.
Residents who want to vote by mail for both the Special Town Election and...
On July 19, Dover's Board of Health issued an update on the current COVID-19 situation. Though there haven't been any new cases in the last two weeks, Dover's Board of Health is urging residents to continue taking precautions to prevent any new surges.
Visitors from out of state are...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by police. His death has sparked protests, reforms, and the formation of organizations dedicated to removing the systemic racism existing throughout the country. While it is easy to form an organization, it is hard to actually ensure...
Ryan Donohue (17) fires home a pitch during his complete-game performance in Medfield MIBL's 8-2 win at Walpole on Wednesday.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The cancellation of the 2020 MIAA spring athletic season left behind many unknowns.
In...
Needham's Andrew Barnett towers over a pair of Xaverian defenders for a jump-ball on Tuesday during seven-on-sevens. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It's still unknown whether or not high school football will be played this fall in Massachusetts. States...
Though taken weeks after the initial weeding process, this picture properly shows a similar intensity of weeds growing in a garden left unattended.
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
“Hey, remember when you ate dirt?”
Without context, I can understand...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“I have often written in not so charitable terms ‘where’s my blanking casserole?’ If, God forbid, someone’s family member breaks an arm, has cancer, or is in a car accident, then what happens? Everyone who knows them brings over a casserole and says, ‘what can...
The 'Lake Ness Monster' prowls the shores of Farm Pond Beach.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dover has its demon, and now Sherborn has the Lake Ness Monster of Farm Pond.
Or, at least they did on Sunday afternoon, when...
New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts is seeking volunteers, particularly on Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. New Life Furniture Banks collects furniture and household goods that can be given to people in need.
Weekday volunteers can help process and repair donations, help clients select furniture, aid in...
