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Monthly Archives: November 2023

Gas line explosion on Prince Street

By Paula Roberts

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On the morning of November 4th, a two-story colonial at 126 Prince Street in Needham, was demolished by a gas line explosion as a result of utility work. The house was destroyed by a two-alarm fire. According to Thomas Conroy, Needham...

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Westwood celebrates their veterans

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Veterans Day, the town of Westwood came together on Saturday, November 11th to hold a Veterans Day Observance ceremony at Veterans Park. The event started promptly at 11 am to honor active military personnel and Veterans within the...

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Cultivating spiritual connections at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Back by popular demand, Medium Cathy Ripley Greene returned to The Center at The Heights (CATH) in Needham! This event was open to the general public and the room was far from empty in anticipation for an incredible evening! 

Chowderfest’s blind tasting adventure 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was all things Chowder on Saturday, November 4th, as the Medfield Lions Club sponsored their annual ChowderFest at The Center at Medfield. This year, the Lions decided to switch things up a bit and create a “Mystery Chowder Tasting Challenge”...

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The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street

By Douglas Brown

Community Contributor 

In the center of Sherborn, at the only traffic light, there is an unremarkable street sign on the road to South Natick. When you are next there, waiting for the light to change, take a moment to reflect on the name. What...

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Walpole pays tribute to their veterans

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Just before the 11th hour of the 11th day of November 2023, a large crowd congregated by the gazebo on the town common. Some chatted with friends and neighbors, some enjoyed the hot coffee that was available, some sat solemnly on...

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Rockets soar past Brookline Warriors

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

It was a lively night at the Needham Gymnasium on Monday, November 6th, as the Needham girls' volleyball team sought to settle their rivalry with Brookline in the Sweet 16 round of the post-season. Both teams were intensely focused on...

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We Remember Our Veterans open house

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Veterans Day, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds hosted their “We Remember Our Veterans” Open House this past Wednesday, November 9th. All were welcomed to explore the building while enjoying some light refreshments and a musical performance. 

A scary good time at the UCC

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little one’s got to wear their costumes a couple days early this year and participate in a Trunk or Treat event located at The Congregational Church of Needham, UCC. This past Saturday, October 28th, thirteen cars filled the parking lot of...

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A not-so-scary good time at SPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a fun, not-so-spooky treat this past Tuesday, October 31st, as the Sherborn Public Library (SPL) hosted a Halloween Storytime for all to come and enjoy. Mini ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more filled the Nora’s Treehouse room...

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Medfield girls’ soccer dominates regular season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On the cold and rainy evening of October 30th, the Medfield girls' soccer team gathered to face off against the Norwood Mustangs in their final regular-season match. The rain poured down on the turf, but the spirits of both the...

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Girls’ Field Hockey cinch first playoff win

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Laces were securely fastened to cleats, hair expertly braided and tied into ponytails, and the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation and excitement as the Needham field hockey team hosted their inaugural playoff match against the Newton North Tigers. In a hard-fought battle,...

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A history lesson from Anne Frank’s Diary

by Audrey Anderson 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood High School recently hosted a traveling exhibit in its library from October 18 to November 2. Titled "Anne Frank: A Global History," the show had already made a global tour, with stops including Tokyo, Serbia, China, and France, among other...

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COA hosts annual Halloween luncheon

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Thursday, October 26, over sixty seniors gathered at the Westwood Senior Center for their highly anticipated annual Halloween luncheon. The senior center buzzed with excitement as both sides of the function room teemed with guests dressed in orange and black...

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Needham Spikes Cancer

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

Almost every individual has a personal connection to someone who has faced the formidable challenge of battling cancer, be it a parent, sibling, friend, or cousin. This experience is widely acknowledged as one of life's most demanding trials. The journey...

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Eight MHS students recognized for academic achievement

Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and High School Principal Robert Parga are pleased to share that eight Medfield High School (MHS) students have been recognized for their academic achievements.

Seniors Haydon Hillenmeyer, Nina Paguio, Christian Roth, Roman Schoenfeld and Joy Xu-Allan are among 34,000 students nationwide to be honored as National...

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A Boo-tiful time in the barnyard

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little one’s and their families were in for a special treat this past Friday, October 27th, as Powisset Farms hosted their “Boo in the Barnyard” Halloween event! Everyone was welcome to come dressed up in their costumes for trick or treating...

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First time for Falloween

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Falloween, a new event combining Halloween on Main and Harvest Fest, took place on Saturday, October 28th. It was a spectacular day: unseasonably warm with wall-to-wall sunshine, which many people seemed to enjoy. “I love it, but it’s not so great...

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Boys’ Soccer triumph in final season game

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The rain lightly drizzled down onto umbrellas, raincoats, and bags as a crowd gathered at the Walpole home turf field on a cloudy afternoon, October 30th. The occasion was the Walpole boys' soccer team hosting their non-league competition, Bishop Feehan, to...

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Discussions on the disappearance of Dr. Parkman

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Appropriate for the Halloween season, a lurid tale of murder at the Harvard Medical School was the subject of "The Disappearance of Dr. Parkman: Blood & Ivy at Harvard," an historical talk given by Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J. Curran...

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