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Monthly Archives: December 2023

Holiday Exhibit 2023 at the Zullo Gallery

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Zullo Gallery's delightful Holiday Exhibit 2023 opened on November 18 and will run through January 7. The exhibit was described by the gallery as "a variety of unique, quality, affordable art, $50-$375. On December 7, the gallery held an Artists' Reception...

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Vintage Voices serenade the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Tuesday, December 19th, the choral group Vintage Voices from The Center at the Heights (CATH) in Needham held a Holiday Concert and Party for all to enjoy. Light refreshments were served and an abundance of holiday songs were sung.

This Old Town: The McDermott Years

By Richard DeSorgher 

Hometown Weekly Correspondent 

His name first appeared on a Medfield ballot for moderator in 2003 when he was top vote-getter of all those running for the different town positions in that year’s election; he would remain the top vote-getter in 16 of the next...

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Hale celebrates the winter solstice

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On the evening of Thursday, December 21st families gathered at Hale Education to celebrate the winter solstice. The winter solstice is an astronomical event that occurs each year when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest away from the sun, resulting in...

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RBG visits the WPL

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Earlier this month, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) invited the public to attend "I Dissent" by Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women. Talented actor Faye presents educational one-woman shows to adults and children at schools, libraries, senior centers, and other venues. She regularly...

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Holiday Gift Wrap-a-thon at the SPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for its fifth year, the Sherborn Public Library (SPL) hosted a Holiday Gift Wrap-a-thon on Tuesday, December 19th and Wednesday, December 20th. All were welcome to bring their gifts to wrap as well as enjoy some other fun activities. 

Boys’ Hockey falls to Hopkinton

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Blades sliced the ice on Wednesday evening as the Westwood boys' hockey team hosted the Hopkinton Hillers at the Canton Ice House for their third league match of the season. In a hard-fought battle, the Wolverines fell to the Hillers...

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Big Blue triumphs over Hopkinton

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield's gymnasium was abuzz last Tuesday evening as the Medfield Big Blue basketball team faced off against the Hopkinton Hillers in a heated Tri-Valley League (TVL) Large competition. The Big Blue secured their second league win of the season, clinching...

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COA hosts annual holiday luncheon

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Wednesday, December 20th, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted their annual holiday luncheon at the Norfolk Country Club. This event was hosted by the Friends of the Westwood COA and packed a full house of Westwood seniors! 

Gingerbread joy at the RRC

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Families and friends gathered together on Saturday, December 16th at the Rosemary 

Recreation Complex (RRC) to partake in a Gingerbread House Decorating Activity. This event, run by Needham Parks and Recreation, welcomed all those Needhamites who wanted to...

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Eagle Scouts: unveiling achievements, shared growth

Reflecting on a sunny afternoon in May, when the scouts and alums of BSA Troop 89 Medfield scouts and alums gathered at the United Church of Christ, Medfield, with friends and family to celebrate four scouts achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in...

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Sherborn holds live nativity showing

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

St. Francis is generally credited with arranging the first living nativity scene in 1223 C.E., near a monastery in the medieval village of Greccio, in what is now Italy. Since then, living nativities, recreations of the events around the birth of Jesus,...

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Weihnachtskonzert at the BSV

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Sunday, December 17th the Walpole German American Club, Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV), hosted Weihnachtskonzert: A Christmas Concert of German Carols with English Introductions. Registration opened up weeks before the event and they had a completely sold out show. 

Doubleheader defeat

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Walpole's gymnasium was filled with excitement as fans from Walpole and Norwood gathered on a chilly December evening, just days before the holiday break. Walpole celebrated by hosting a doubleheader event for the boys' and girls' basketball teams, both of...

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Severe storm chaos 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Powerful wind guests brought in by the storm that hit Massachusetts this past Monday, December 18th turned out to be way worse than most of us imagined it would be. According to CBS News Boston, downed trees and power lines lead...

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Senior Moments Chorus performs at WPL

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Anyone wishing to get into the holiday spirit needn’t have looked any further than the Walpole Public Library (WPL) on Saturday, December 15th. This is when the Senior Moments Chorus group held their holiday concert, which was free and open to...

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A festive feast at Powisset Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood and Dover Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again this past Thursday, December 14th at Powisset Farm to learn how to host the perfect holiday gathering. Chef Thi put together this special class that featured both hand-on experiences...

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Sherborn hosts joyful Hanukkah celebration

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of the start of Hanukkah on December 7th, the Sherborn Library hosted a Menorah Lighting on the evening of  Monday, December 11th. All were welcome to come and light the Menorah as well as enjoy some light refreshments afterwards. 

Girls’ hockey comes up short

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was an electrifying evening for hockey last Wednesday, December 13th, as local rinks hosted numerous matches to inaugurate the 2023-2024 high school hockey season. The Needham girls hockey team embarked on a journey to Ulin Rink in Milton for their...

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Girls’ basketball falls to Warriors

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Tuesday, December 12th, Westwood Girls' Varsity Basketball opened up their season at home where they hosted the Medfield Warriors. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the Warriors left victorious with a score of 66-36 over the home team.

The...

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