By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As COVID recedes, Hometown Weekly is taking a special look at how some of the businesses in its communities are transitioning back to post-pandemic circumstances.
Last September we reached out to some funeral home owners and workers to see how they...
Ben Leonard (16), Ryan Murray (12) and the Warriors celebrate following their comeback 5-4 win against Dedham on Friday in the Division III South semifinals. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On Monday afternoon, Medfield High varsity baseball cruised to...
Pictured tying up his man on a face-off against Franklin on Sunday night, Walpole native Joe LaRosa (44) has become a cog on BC High varsity lacrosse's face-off unit with the Eagles just one win away from a state championship. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown...
A few other pro-police signs on display included ones reading 'America Backs the Blue' and 'Thank You Police Officers.'
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On June 20 of last year, members of the Walpole community gathered for both a car parade from the...
Ava Connaughton (4), Lindsey Diomede (5), Kate Deehan (9) and teammates celebrate their 20-6 victory over Needham on Wednesday. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Division I South girls lacrosse bracket is always a gauntlet.
Captains Pierce Gregory (3), Ford Pegram (15), Luke Wiese (30) and the rest of the Raiders pose with their sectional championship trophy and banner. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The reigning Division III state champion and top-seeded Dover-Sherborn Raiders found...
VigUU Wellesley Hills will hold its monthly, 15-minute, silent, Black Lives Matter Vigil on Tuesday, July 6, at 6:00 p.m. in front of the church at 309 Washington St. All are invited to stand with VigUU to honor Black lives harmed and lost, those victims of racial violence and injustice, known and unknown. During...
As always, the mechanical bull was a huge hit at the All Night Graduation Party.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On top of prom, the boat cruise, field day, the senior fashion show, and graduation parties in general, because of COVID-19 restrictions, last year's...
When one of the stories talked about feeling extreme joy; the performers were very animated in their portrayals of the emotion.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday afternoon, Westwood’s Hale Reservation played host to a Juneteenth celebration featuring The Playback Experience’s performance of...
Medfield ace Sam Palmer (15) winds and fires a pitch during Monday afternoon's 19-0 victory over Old Rochester in the Division III South playoffs. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Any other year and the Medfield High School varsity baseball...
Ronan Fahey (2) cuts into the middle during his three-goal and five-assist performance in Monday's 12-9 quarterfinal win at Foxborough. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
A dominant effort at the face-off X by Colin Birch (18-of-22) along with an...
Mags Rieper (13), Amelia Novitch (2) and Kate Mastrobuono (11) celebrate a first quarter goal. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The top-seeded Dover-Sherborn High School girls varsity lacrosse team hosted No. 9 Wayland on Monday night in the quarterfinal...
Keynote speaker Ron Jones began his speech by taking on the role of a soon to be freed slave on Freedom’s Eve.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While making it a national holiday brought it into the spotlight earlier this week, Walpole residents should...
Although the last half mile is said to be straight uphill, a pair of runners seem unbothered as they cross the finish line.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated with brunch and flowers, Father’s Day tends to be far...
Ryan Hannigan (25) cuts up field on a clear late in the second quarter. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Three of the last five years, Needham’s season ended at the hands of a Catholic Conference opponent in the Division...
Senior Ciara Crowley gets comforted by sophomore Caroline Boyajian as she walks off the field as a Dover-Sherborn Raider for the final time.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the rainiest game any of the Dover-Sherborn softball players likely have and will ever...
There are more vendors than last year - and more room, should a larger number of vendors want to take part.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Featuring vendors as varied as a Medfield restaurant, a trading card and collectible business, three farmers and the...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Thousands of animals are taken in every year by special wildlife rescue groups around the country. In New England, these specialists find themselves caring for a variety of critters. On Wednesday, June 9, the Dover Town Library welcomed Nicole Wally on Zoom to discuss her...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
How often can you say that you attended a cow’s birthday? Most people can go through life saying the thought has never crossed their mind.
Those who know Unity Farm Sanctuary, however, know that a cow’s birthday can be a highly...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
You may have spotted a white tent while traveling through Hillside Ave. Underneath, racks are stocked with clothes, bags, shoes, housewares, and knick-knacks, waiting to be purchased. This is the Needham Community Council Thrift Shop. For years, this community-driven thrift shop has helped reuse and...
