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Monthly Archives: September 2023

Boys’ soccer gear up for fall season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Fall sports have resumed with fervor, marking the commencement of an exciting season. In the past week, numerous teams took to the fields and courts to demonstrate the fruits of their labor during preseason. Many squads have initiated the season...

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Athletes gear up for fall season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As the final days of August wane and the echoes of summer vacation recede, athletes lace up their shoes and converge on the fields and courts. Preseason, a period of self-imposed challenges and ambitions for new personal records, beckons athletes...

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Student athletes gear up for fall season

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

As the 2023 MIAA boys soccer season approaches, the Dover-Sherborn Raiders will look to build on a 2022 campaign in which they finished 10-5-1 and advanced twice in the postseason before falling to the eventual runners-up in Dedham.

Movie lovers venture into the great outdoors

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Movie lovers lucked out with a beautiful night to enjoy an outdoor movie. Hosted by the Westwood Public Library (WPL) and in partnership with Westwood Recreation, everyone was invited to come and enjoy the movie Top Gun: Maverick (rated PG-13). 

An Evening of Jazz at the COA

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On August 22, the Walpole Council on Aging orchestrated an enchanting dinner party, embracing this year's theme, An Evening of Jazz. The event proved to be a resounding success, with attendees donning their finest attire and relishing one another's company. Against...

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Youthful yoga: kids discover wellness at library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Yoga does not just have to be for adults and the Medfield Public Library (MPL) is showing that to be just the case! This past Monday, August 21st, the MPL invited Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Erin Mann, to teach the bigger...

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Fischer discuss Silver Linings at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online Q&A event with author Nan Fischer. Here to discuss her most recent book, “The Book of Silver Linings,” Fischer answered any and all...

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End of summer bash unites community

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Local families gathered last Saturday, August 26, at University Station for a final summer celebration. The End of Summer Block Party, hosted by University Station and situated between Wegmans and Target, marked the conclusion of the season. The radiant sun illuminated...

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Illusionist mesmerizes CATH crowd

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Master illusionist Lyn Dillies graced the Center at the Heights (CATH) with her presence on August 24 for her second performance at the venue. She captivated the packed room with an array of magic tricks and illusions that left attendees in...

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End of Summer Social at MPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Library played host to its second annual "End of Summer Social for Adults." The event, held after library hours, provided an intimate gathering for adult patrons, offering a perfect setting for book enthusiasts to connect. Set within one of...

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DTL ends summer with Peasley concert

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Library extended an invitation to Stacey Peasley to perform at its "End of Summer Concert" on August 24. The event unfolded on the Town Hall Lawn, situated just across the street from the library. 

Peasley's musical...

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Community gathers for Soul Revival Orchestra

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Residents of Walpole have been in luck this summer for the ‘Concerts on the Common’ series has returned once again. The summer may be coming to a close but the music will still be playing until the end of August. 

Student athletes prepare for fall season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

August has slipped away, marking the final days of summer. As the hot temperatures begin to give way to a chill, the fall season is fully underway. Athletes are fastening their laces and taking to the fields and courts, aiming to...

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