By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Tuesday, July 18th, the Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosted Joy Marzolf to present her live animal show on Endangered Species. The library was packed with excited little ones and their guardians to enjoy this amazing show and its special...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Campfire stories are unlike any other; they are stories that are passed down from generation to generation, it’s something that as a kid you listen and understand to then share with friends and family of your own.
Throughout...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Corning Foundation and the Friends of the Library, the Dover Town Library shared an online event titled, A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure, this past Wednesday, July 19th. Author Stephanie Schorow discussed her newest book, “A Boston Harbor Islands...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but words transport you into a whole different reality. Words create brush strokes of vibrant colors enriched into your mind as it flows from page to page throughout a novel as a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their second annual event, Powisset Farm hosted the Westwood COA for an open house on Wednesday, July 12th. Seniors were welcomed to explore the property while snacking on some elegant snacks from the farm and sipping on some refreshing...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The much anticipated Needham Carnival returned to Needham High School this past weekend for the sixth time, running from Thursday, July 20th through Sunday, July 23rd. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Needhamites filed in to enjoy all this amazing carnival had...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Directed by Benjamin Mederios, The Gazebo Players of Medfield’s rendition of the famous Shakesperan play “King Lear,” gifted audiences to a local and high-quality production, full of talented performers.
This tragic play was believed to have been written...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Friends of Farm Pond hosted their 39th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest this past Sunday, July 23rd. Due to last week’s unfortunate weather, they had to push back this event by a week. Despite the cancellation, the rain date proved to have...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Annual Bird Park Ice Cream Festival was held this year on July 15th. Presented by the Trustees and Friends of Bird Park, this event was fun for the whole family. As the annual festival was held on a day with...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With an opportunity to advance to the state finals, Walpole Little League’s age-11 baseball team battled their opponents from Hingam to a scoreless tie through the first four innings, eventually falling by a final score of 4-0 at Milton High School...
Hometown Weekly Editor, Julia Beauregard, shares some insights into her life by answering questions from the Hometown Ten. HT10 is a set of ten interview questions that we’ll be asking members of our communities. Be sure to keep an eye out for new installations of
the Hometown Ten, and to...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday night, July 13, the Zullo Gallery held an opening reception for their latest exhibition, Take 4, which shows the varied work of four talented artists: Lissa Banks, Deborah Friedman, Amy Parker, and Tracey J. Maroni. The reception was well-attended,...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Young Women's Club (WYWC) kicked off its Summer Concert Series with Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys. Families gathered on the grass to enjoy the music and the sunshine. The gazebo’s location is perfect for families with children as...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, July 15th, the Bellforge Arts Center hosted the ‘Festival of New American Art’ for all to come and enjoy. This extraordinary celebration of art and music was held by the Foundation for New American Art and in partnership with...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library shared an online event sponsored by the Friends at the Tewksbury Library this past Thursday, July 13th. This event, titled “Landing on the Moon,” was led by Solar System Ambassador and volunteer educator with NASA’s Jet Propulsion...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization (MEMO) are in the midst of their Summer Concert Series happening Thursdays, 6-8pm. Most recently, the band The Grass Gypsys performed this past Thursday, July 12th, at the Gazebo right next to the Medfield Public...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nestled deep in the Needham Town Forest, it sits like a secret, waiting to be found. You’ll know you’re close when you start seeing items one doesn’t normally find among 200 acres of thickly wooded trails: things like fairy houses, pint-sized...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
A whirlwind of emotions floated through the air last Friday at the Sherborn Library. Locals and fellow librarians gathered together in the community room to say goodbye to the beloved Youth Services Librarian, Maureen Hayes. Everyone in attendance came to celebrate...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For over 35 years, music specialist and early childhood educator Hugh Hanley has been entertaining children with his presentations that include fingerplay, songs and dancing.
He brings one of these programs to Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) monthly,...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a sizzling summer day, the wishes of a refreshing dip in the water always sound appealing, a chance to escape from the humidity, take a swim, and have an enjoyable day of summer fun. Hinkley Pond is right around the...
