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Monthly Archives: November 2023

Spicing things up at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The smell of the fall and holiday season filled the air in the Community Room at the Sherborn Library, as they held a Make Your Own Festive Seasoning event. This workshop was hosted by Therapy Gardens who offers an array of...

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Journey of the Mayflower passengers

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On November 8, the Westwood Historical Society's program Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving was held at the Fisher School. Presenter John Horrigan gave a detailed and lively talk on the hard journey of the Mayflower passengers and their difficult early years...

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Thompson walks Medfielders through history

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Monday, November 13th, John Thompson, a prominent archaeologist known for his work in Medfield, delivered a presentation at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church on Pre-Colonial Medfield. The event, organized by the Medfield Historical Society in honor of Indigenous People’s...

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Porkers crowned as State Champions 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On an overcast mid-November morning, fans journeyed across Massachusetts to WPI, where they eagerly awaited the Division I State Championship rematch between the Walpole Porkers and Andover High. With a remarkable 17-1 record, the Porkers held the top seed in...

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Needham Boys’ Soccer fights for State Championship

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

“You get out what you put in,” This fall season, the Needham boys’ soccer team embodied the phrase as they pursued the Division I State Championship, led by a graduating class of 16 seniors. The Rockets, driven by their hard work,...

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WFD responds to multiple fires

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Fire Department (WFD) responded to four calls at three different addresses this past Thursday, November 16th. Two of these calls happened to be for the same house on Alder Road as firefighters had originally thought on the first call...

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Discovering the beauty of indigenous culture at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Abenaki/Mi’kmaq Tribal member Ray LaChance stopped by the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) earlier this month for some storytelling and fun craft making. He also brought along some special artifacts for everyone to look at and some instruments to play.

Owl attack on Noon Hill

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

What was supposed to be a typical night run at the Noon Hill Reservation in Medfield quickly turned into a scary situation for local resident Ken Wadness. On Monday, November 13th, Wadness stated that he was attacked by a Barred Owl...

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The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street

By Douglas Brown

Community Contributor 

Last week, I wrote about two individuals in the 17th Century – Roxbury Minister John Eliot and Massachusetts Bay government official Daniel Gookin - who worked together to establish villages throughout the Massachusetts Bay Colony for the “Praying Indians” - the name...

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Field Hockey shows unyielding grit 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Nerves and cheers permeated the atmosphere as the third-seeded Dover-Sherborn field hockey team convened at Burlington High for the state semi-final match against the top-seeded Newburyport Clippers. Bleachers were brimming with friends and family, gathering to rally behind the Raiders...

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Hometown Weekly’s holiday bucket list

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

As the holiday season unfolds, a palpable sense of magic and joy permeates the air. The conclusion of November heralds a season of merriment, and December glistens with the luminosity of festive lights. Revel in the spirit of the holidays and...

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Sherborn’s serene Watercolor Class debut

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sherborn community members were in for a tranquil and relaxing evening at the beginning of the month as the Sherborn Library hosted their first Watercolor Class. Cosponsored by the Sherborn Council on Aging, this much anticipated event filled up rather quickly,...

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Needhamites enjoy annual pancake breakfast

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Families and friends flocked to the Newman Elementary School in Needham on Saturday, November 4th, as the Rotary Club held their annual pancake breakfast. On the menu were fluffy pancakes with savory sausages immersed in golden-delicious maple syrup. There were also...

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Bellforge unites Culturefest and Oktoberfest

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was a bustling day recently at the Bellforge Arts Center as the venue hosted two community-favorite events simultaneously. Due to inclement weather at the beginning of October, Culturefest and Oktoberfest were amalgamated into a single, remarkable afternoon.

Porkers celebrate Sweet 16 success

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Hints of pink adorned the sideline as the Walpole Porkers team and staff geared up to host another home field hockey match for the Sweet-16 round of the post-season. The Porkers gathered, fueling their energy to face the 16th-seeded Lincoln-Sudbury....

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NRRC talks business trends

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, The Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce (NRRC) met at Little Bird Events at the Norwood Space Center for a Chamber Talks event to discuss current business trends.The speakers were prominent local business executives Tracy Burns, Executive Director, Northeast HR...

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Residents come together for 23rd Camy 5K

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for its 23rd year, the Camy 5K Run and David 5K Walk was held on Saturday, November 11th, at the Walpole Italian-American Club. Despite the rather chilly and windy weather, the turnout for this year was yet again incredible. 

Boys’ Soccer drops to Dedham in playoffs

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a brisk November night, the Medfield boys' soccer team ventured to Dedham High for a Sweet 16 postseason match. Spectators, bundled with hot chocolate to stave off the chill, fervently cheered as the Warriors valiantly contested the Marauders. Despite...

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Raiders fall to Oakmont Regional

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On the chilly evening of Sunday, November 12, the ninth-seeded Dover-Sherborn boys soccer team embarked on a bus journey to Oakmont Regional High for a crucial encounter against the top-seeded Spartans. Having commenced their post-season with convincing victories against Swampscott...

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