By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Rain delays cleared just in time for Medfield field hockey to assert dominance in their recent match against the Ashland Clockers on Thursday, September 14. The team showcased a strong performance, controlling possession and executing precise passes to secure a...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The sun cast its warm glow upon Westwood athletes on Thursday, September 14th, illuminating the trails for the cross-country boys' varsity team as they went head-to-head against their hosts, Medfield High. After several weeks of preseason preparation, the boys were...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) was full of bliss last Thursday morning when musician Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful regaled local children with enchanting stories, lively songs, and spirted dancing.
About 90 people gathered in the...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Sunday, September 10th, the annual Jog Your Memory 5K occurred in Needham. This yearly event, established in 2014 by Jess Rice and her husband Bob, has since expanded its board to include eight dedicated members, all committed to the fight...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Not only were kiddos able to go back to school but they were also able to go back to Hogwarts! On Thursday, September 14th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a “Back to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Celebration” night for all...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Sunday evening, two local off-duty firefighters were credited with saving the life of a football fan who had suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed at Gillette Stadium before the Patriots-Dolphins game. According to Boston.com, Mark McCullough from the Needham Fire Department...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There was a celebratory atmosphere as a crowd of adults and children gathered at the Norfolk Hunt Club Steeplechase Course in Medfield for the 20th Annual Polo in the Country event.The Norfolk Hunt Club holds this yearly event to raise funds...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Tewksbury Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online travel event that was sure to please! Recently, Illinois native Gene Flynn took us on a tour through the Netherlands and Belgium.
The highlight of...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA), as part of their weekly Coffee and Conversations program, the COA organized a lecture on Artificial Intelligence, commonly referred to as AI. The lecture was delivered by Michael Fradkin, a Product Marketing Specialist.
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole swim team brimmed with energy and excitement as they embarked on a journey to the Babson College Morse Swimming pool for their second meet of the season against Needham. The Timberwolves achieved new personal records in times and...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Hosted through the Medfield Public Library (MPL), Bri Ozanne, the adult librarian, holds Word Games with Friends twice a month at the Medfield State Hospital Grounds (now often referred to as The Bellforge). Guests are encouraged to bring a chair to...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Crowds packed the Medfield gymnasium on Wednesday, September 6th, as the Warriors girls volleyball team prepared to host the Westwood Wolverines in their home opener for the season. Despite the hot and humid conditions, the Medfield girls displayed their talent...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Back by popular demand, the Senior Moments Chorus has united for the first time since before COVID! Set up through the Walpole Council on Aging, new and existing members were welcomed back for their first official practice this past Wednesday, September...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
During the final days of summer vacation, Through Me to You Puppetry entertained children of all ages at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The program encompassed puppet storytime, songs, and puppet freeplay for all attending children.
Leigh Baltzer, the puppeteer behind this...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In the evening, the air settled over the Milton turf as the Needham girls soccer team prepared to face their hosts. In a challenging evening match, the Needham girls fell short to Milton, with Milton securing a 1-0 victory through...
By Jeff Riesling
Community Contributor
Dover-Sherborn High School's Varsity Football team commenced their 2023 season on Friday night with a challenging road defeat against non-conference rival, Ashland High School Clockers, by a score of 28-19. The Clockers employed an unconventional run-blocking scheme, relying on multiple pulling linemen...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole High School Varsity Field Hockey’s quest to secure a much anticipated state title got off to a dominant start. The Porkers opened their season with a dominant 14-0 victory over Weymouth on Tuesday, September 6 before taking down Bishop Feehan...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The annual tradition of the Dover Days Street Fair returned yet again on Saturday, September 9th. Held on the second Saturday of September each year, this fair is an excellent way to bring community members together to celebrate the end of...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As a special treat this week, Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure of sitting down with Westwood Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, Caitlyn Moore. Caitlyn details her time at the library, her favorite events to host, and some good book...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Friday, September 8th, a group of seniors convened in the common room of the Center at the Heights (CATH) for the Friends Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social and Annual Meeting, an event that has been a tradition for the past nine...
