By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
The winter has gifted New England plenty of cold weather and a few dustings of snow, making for a typically picturesque time of year. Amidst the chill, members of the community are heading to Powisset Farm to enjoy the season to the fullest.
On the bell of Dover Church
By Elisha Lee
Hometown Weekly Contributor
One of the pitfalls of local history is the tendency to see one’s community as an entity apart from its surroundings. In actuality, of course, Dover was a part of Dedham until 1836, and the original Dedham Grant encompassed 200 square miles, stretching from Boston...
Library’s Books and Boogie a big hit
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Even the youngest visitors gain a great appreciation for reading through programming at the Westwood libraries.
Children’s Librarian Caitlyn Moore runs the Books and Boogie storytime at the Islington Branch on Monday mornings, and it has become a community staple. Adapted through the pandemic, the weekly...
Betty Leary celebrates 97 years
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham’s Center at the Heights celebrated an extra-special birthday on Tuesday, January 31.
The first of February marked Needham resident Elizabeth “Betty” Leary’s 97th birthday. Leary, surrounded by friends and family at the CATH, enjoyed a celebration as spectacular as she is...
Wolverines beat Warriors at home
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The bleachers were abuzz Friday evening in the Westwood gymnasium as the Medfield Warriors boys varsity basketball team went head-to-head against the Westwood Wolverines. The Wolverines battled hard against the Warriors, ravenous for victory, and celebrated a 55-44 win.
A full atmosphere...
Gritty Timberwolves beat Milton on road
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The balanced offensive attack that the Walpole High School girls basketball team has used to dismantle opponents all season came to life in the third quarter on Friday night. The visiting Timberwolves defeated Milton 44-22, improving to 2-0 against the Wildcats and 12-2 on the...
Author visits hometown on book tour
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Westwood native Meghan Joyce Tozer recently returned home to make a special stop at Westwood Public Library while on tour for her debut novel, “Night, Forgotten”.
The book is a psychological thriller that discusses themes of family trauma, generational trauma, and the...
Art lovers flock to ‘Navigating Flight’
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Using recycled vintage materials, artist Laurie Bogdan puts forward the idea of a partnership
between art and nature. Bogdan’s original pieces give maps a new life as part of collaged
masterpieces, and her current exhibit at the Needham Free Public Library, “Navigating Flight”,
up through February 21, presents a perfect opportunity to...
Hometown Ten: COA Director Kerri McManama
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hometown Weekly is excited to introduce the Hometown Ten, a set of ten interview questions
we’ll be asking members of our communities. Be sure to keep an eye out for new installations of
the Hometown Ten, and to look out for Hometown Weekly’s reporters on the road — you might
be our...
Local poets hone their craft
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Local poets convened within the walls of the Westwood Public Library conference room this past
Tuesday, January 17, for a bi-weekly meeting. The group runs from September to May,
providing a place for both seasoned and aspiring poets alike to read and critique one another's
work in a safe and supportive environment.
The...
Westwood kids explore LEGO robotics
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Students of Westwood High’s Robotics First Robotics Competition (FRC) team 1757, the Wolverines, recently introduced children in grades three to five to LEGO robotics. One of many
STEAM groups held at the Westwood Public Library, FRC's students were happy to spend time
sharing their passion and knowledge with the community.
Students introduced...
Sweet Meadow Farm hosts Sherborn storytime
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Sherborn kids recently hopped into Friday with a special morning storytime hosted at Sweet
Meadow Farm. Children’s Librarian Jessica George (aka Miss Jess) from the Sherborn Library
led an energetic and enriching morning of sharing stories, songs, and games.
Young visitors to the farm made their way past horses and cows upstairs...
Evelyn Gray
Evelyn Ruth Harrison Gray, age 75, of South Daytona, FL, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Evelyn was born June 15,1947 in Norwood, Massachusetts to loving parents, the late Bernice (Donahue) and Richard Harrison, of Walpole, MA.
Evelyn is survived by her devoted lifelong partner William Dotson, her children...
