By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted an online Zoom event with author Meredith Broussard. During this time, Broussard discussed her most recent book, “More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hoping to bring some festive holiday spirit to local seniors, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted their annual Holiday Concert and Luncheon this past Thursday, November 7th. Members from the Westwood High School String Quartet, All Strings Considered, provided some...
The Town of Needham is working to prevent underage alcohol use and promote road safety across the region through the Sober Truth On Preventing Underage Drinking (STOP Act) grant awarded to the Needham Public Health Division. The four-year, $200,000 STOP Act grant aims to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
This year, on Sunday, December 3rd, the Medfield Foundation (MFi) organized the 18th annual Angel Run. Participants of all ages, from both Medfield and other areas, joined in this festive-themed fun-run.
Runners and walkers adorned themselves in Christmas...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Festival of Trees is celebrating its 15th year in 2023. More than just a festival of trees, the event has grown into a fun, multifaceted, family-friendly holiday destination at the society's Garden at Elm Bank on route 16...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Next year is an exciting year for the town of Walpole, as it celebrates 300 years since first being incorporated in 1724 (prior to that, it was part of South Dedham). Coinciding with this momentous occasion is another joyous one: Walpole...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Saturday was opening day for Medfield Varsity Girls Ice Hockey who saw their first regular season action on the road against Walpole. The game was a back-and-forth affair through two periods, but the Timberwolves eventually outlasted the Warriors, taking the game...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Westwood High School's hockey team is gearing up for an exciting season, led by Coach Matt Sebet, who is entering his 15th year as a coach and 6th year as head coach. In a recent interview, Coach Sebet provided insights into...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As winter descends upon Needham High School, the campus is abuzz with excitement as students and athletes prepare for the highly anticipated winter sports season. Featuring a diverse array of offerings, including boys' swim team, boys' and girls' hockey, wrestling,...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The winter season for the Medfield girls' hockey team commenced in late November 2023. The team initiated its preseason activities, incorporating new recruits into the roster. Notably, this season distinguishes itself from previous years as six eighth graders have received...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As winter envelops Dover-Sherborn High School, the campus hums with anticipation as students and athletes prepare for the eagerly awaited winter sports season. Offering a diverse array of sports, including boys' and girls' swim teams, boys' and girls' hockey, boys'...
By Amanda Brown
Community Contributor
It will be a jolly holiday indeed when Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s production of the classic musical Mary Poppins opens at Dover-Sherborn’s Mudge Auditorium for four performances December 7th at 6:30pm, December 8th at 7pm, and December 9th at 1pm and 7pm.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Diwali, the Indian Community of Needham (ICON) hosted a celebration on Saturday, November 18th, in the town of Dedham. This annual event reached its maximum capacity of 260 people, with ICON members gathering at St. John of Damascus...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On the first day of December, Medfield held the ninth annual Holiday Stroll. The Stroll allowed for the town to come alive with a plethora of activities for folks of all ages when it kicked off at 4pm.
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DSHS Girls Varsity Basketball team begins its season with a home opener against Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. Head Coach Kanee Chebdla’s squad returns nine players from last season’s team that won the inaugural tri-valley league (small)...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors were in luck this holiday season as members from the Westwood Girl Scouts dropped by the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) to help wrap presents for any who needed it. Members of the Westwood COA were welcome to bring any...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Junior Women’s Club of Walpole (JWCW) held their third annual Festival of Trees at the Walpole Senior Center on December 2nd and 3rd. This year’s event consisted of 38 creatively decorated trees that came in all sizes, shapes, and colors....
By Jeff Kiesling
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The DSHS Varsity Boys’ basketball season begins with a game at Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. and runs through mid-February with games being played primarily on Tuesday and Friday nights. The Raiders return four starters from last...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the first time in history, Westwood Artists, First Parish of Westwood, and the First Baptist Church of Westwood collaborated to organize their annual December fairs on the same day. All three locations featured local artists, artisans, crafters, food, and a...
By Paula Roberts
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham’s Blue Tree Lighting was held this past Saturday, December second, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on the beautifully renovated Needham Town Common. There was ample parking in Town lots on Chapel Street, Chestnut Street, Lincoln Street, and Dedham Avenue. The event...
