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Monthly Archives: May 2023

Women’s Club enjoys chorus concert

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Women's Club hosted a delightful light lunch and concert on Thursday at the Westwood Senior Center, according to a report published by the Westwood Gazette. The concert featured the center's own chorus, comprised of nine talented women and their...

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Westwood Artists host Pop-Up Shop

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood Artists gathered on Saturday May 13th, for their annual Spring Sale Pop-Up Shop. Tables were set up right outside the High Street storefronts extending from the Post Office to a local breakfast spot. Watercolor and acrylic paintings, jewelry, photography, origami...

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Seniors enjoy Newton Swing Band

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors at The Center at The Heights in Needham were treated to a captivating performance by the Newton Swing Band last Thursday. With decades of experience in the local music scene, this ten-piece band, accompanied by a variety of vocalists, aimed...

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New Life brings fun and funds to community

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Saturday, May 13th New Life Furniture Bank hosted its 6th annual 5k Trail Run and Kids Fun Run on the Medfield State Hospital grounds. The event consisted of a Kids Fun Run at 10:00am, and the 5K Trail run, which...

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Locals enjoy Music at the Barn

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Music fans from all over gathered together in the barn at Hale Education for their featured monthly program of Music at the Barn. Most of the guests arrived early, enjoying conversations with friends in the warm spring air, as it was...

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Hawks soar against Warriors

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield Varsity Boys Lacrosse traded goals with Xaverian Brothers early on Friday night, but the Hawks overwhelmed on both sides of the ball in the second and third quarters to secure a 19-7 victory on their home field.

Warriors fall to Xaverian Brothers

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield Varsity Boys Lacrosse traded goals with Xaverian Brothers early on Friday night, but the Hawks overwhelmed on both sides of the ball in the second and third quarters to secure a 19-7 victory on their home field.

Locals learn ‘The History of Amtrak’

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Amtrak enthusiast Dave Clinton hosted 'The History of Amtrak' event on Tuesday night at the Walpole Public Library. With extensive travel experience on nearly all Amtrak routes, Clinton adeptly discussed the past and future transformations of Amtrak.

Clinton,...

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Dash for Dane 5K a success

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The second annual Dash for Dane Family Day and 5K event took place at Powisset Farm this past Sunday, marking a spirited day of racing. This event serves as a tribute to Dane's competitive spirit and his dedication to bringing friends...

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Seniors craft with Officer Scolponeti

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Officer Kelley Scolponeti returned to The Center at The Heights on Wednesday to host her renowned 'Crafts with Kelley the Cop' event. This monthly gathering, scheduled every second Wednesday, offers senior women the opportunity to create crafts with a thematic twist...

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Timberwolves come alive just in time

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In Milton on Wednesday, starting pitcher Alex Hee delivered a remarkable performance for Walpole Varsity Baseball. Despite trailing 2-1 entering the seventh inning, Hee's two-run, five-hit complete game effort seemed insufficient. However, the Timberwolves' offense awakened just in time, scoring...

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AG Expo draws crowd despite rain

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The 2023 Ag Expo appeared to be a big success last Saturday, May 20, despite a forecast of rain and a certain pop superstar playing just down the road in Foxboro.

The annual event, which is both sponsored...

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A Cappella groups take the stage

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Sunday, May 21, Dover-Sherborn High School presented a fun and energetic A Cappella Showcase, featuring groups from Needham and Dover-Sherborn. The singers delivered an exciting show filled with well-chosen, lively pop tunes, animated performances, and rich harmonies. 

Westwood Ringers usher in Spring

By Audrey Anderson 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Directed by their newly installed director, Daniel K. Moore, the Westwood Ringers’ “Ring in Spring” concert on Saturday, May 13, 2023, was an absolute joy!

Westwood has been fortunate to have had an excellent bell choir in town...

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Walpole Day delights

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Hundreds of people converged on Stone Field last Saturday, May 13th, to celebrate Walpole’s 16th annual Walpole Day. The event has become one of the most beloved traditions in town.

The weather for this year’s event could not...

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MassHort hosts first ever Tulip Mania

The Garden at Elm Bank, part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MassHort) recently held its first Tulip Mania! The spring event takes place is held in late April and gives locals a chance to view an impressive array of spring florals on the Wellesley/Dover property.

Tulip Mania first bloomed in...

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Renée Tatum sings song of hope 

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In the last concert of the 2023 Needham Concert Series, mezzo-soprano Renée Tatum dazzled the audience with her commanding stage presence, rich tone, and nuanced performance of a group of well-chosen songs by Johannes Brahms, Samuel Barber, Florence Price, and Phillip...

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Westwood residents wow in NCT’s Ramona Quimby

Westwood residents Diane Rothauser and Anaiya Chowdry both shine as a part of Needham Community Theatre. The two were both heavily involved with the most recent production of Ramona Quimby at the Newman auditorium.The production, based on the children’s book by Beverly Cleary, delighted audiences with a nostalgic, colorful set and talented storytellers.

NCT’s ‘Ramona Quimby’ sparks colorful imagination

Community members took advantage of the vast culture Needham has to offer on Saturday as a crowd bustled, making their way into the Newman auditorium. The quality entertainment wasn’t far; Needham Community Theatre (NTC)x delivered their spring play, Ramona Quimby with flying colors. 

Ramona Quimby is a play based on...

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The Center celebrates America’s musical roots

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Historian, author, radio host, and percussionist Craig Harris hosted his event “America’s Musical Roots: Songs and Stories” this past Wednesday night at The Center to a crowd full of guests. This foot-tapping program traces from the Appalachian ballads, fiddles, and banjos...

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