was born on December 15, 1946 in Germany to Herbert and Elfriede Marsland. They moved to Saxonville, MA where she grew up.
Renate dedicated most of her life supporting the Doberman Rescue League where she focused on placing rescued Doberman’s into safe and loving homes. Renate’s greatest joy was spending time with her dogs,...
Walpole seniors enjoy cupcakes with Cub Scouts
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Cub Scouts Pack 44 stopped by the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) to partake in some Valentine’s cupcake decorating. Seniors packed the room, some sporting their best Valentine’s attire, and eager to indulge in some delicious cupcakes.
Pack 44 provided all decorating...
MedBall slips past Central Catholic in final seconds
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The MedBall (18-1) girls traveled to Woburn Memorial High School on Saturday, February 17, to compete in the 35th annual Comcast tournament. MedBall went head to head against Central Catholic High (15-4) and battled throughout the afternoon, coming out on...
Sweet victory for boys’ hockey
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The Westwood High School boys’ varsity hockey team fought hard against Ashland on Thursday, February 15th at the Loring Ice Arena, toppling the other team with a score of 5-2 and pushing the record to 10-7. The boys clinched the playoffs...
Boys’ Hockey faces ups and downs
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield High School Varsity Boys’ Hockey wrapped up league play last week with a Monday night tune-up against Holliston before hosting Westwood for their senior game on Friday. After teeing off for nine goals against Holliston, the Warriors found themselves in...
Walpole reigns over Needham
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves traveled to the Babson College ice rink to take on their hosts the Needham Rockets for their last league match of the season. The Timberwolves put on an outstanding feat and soared past the Rockets, bringing home...
Boys’ Hockey dominates Hopedale
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Dover-Sherborn/ Weston boys hockey team competed in a non-league competition against Hopedale High last Monday, February 12th. The Raiders came out on top of Hopedale polishing the night off with a 4-1 final score. Dover-Sherborn/ Weston are now 16-4...
Boys’ basketball is playoff bound
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
Dover Sherborn High School's Boys’ Varsity Basketball team hosted Norton High School's Lancers last Tuesday to conclude their league schedule, securing a 53-48 victory. Norton sought a win for postseason qualification, while the Raiders aimed to optimize their tournament seeding. Following the...
Needhamite takes a stand against banned books
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Book bans have proliferated across the United States, prompting Nutmeg from Needham to take a stand against such measures. To raise awareness about these bans, she devised cookies themed after six frequently banned books.
For her bat mitzvah...
Local artist displays work of youths
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Erin Hawkins, a resident artist, teacher, and instructional designer, has recently curated an exhibition featuring the artwork of local children (Kindergarten - 7th grade) at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The pieces on display originate from various after-school art classes conducted...
Seniors prepare for spring
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With spring time right around the corner, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted Suzie Canale to talk with seniors all about Orchids this past Friday, February 16th. Topics of discussion for this event included planting, feeding, and maintaining tips as...
Needham Takes Back the Night
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham High School’s Take Back the Night club held their annual domestic and sexual violence awareness program on Thursday, February 8, at the Needham Town Hall. The club shared local stories of violence against women to help the community recognize the...
Sensory fun with Sound Sculpture
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, Sound Sculptures illuminated Medfield as local families bundled up in their finest winter gear to venture out to the Bellforge Arts Center and experiment with this unique structure.
The Sound Sculpture, crafted by MASARY Studios, is an...
Winterfest at Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While the weather was finally warming up here in New England, the Sherborn Library kept the wintery feelings alive, hosting a Winterfest event recently. Little ones and their families were welcome to enjoy some arts and crafts, face painting, a Frozen...
Rockets show resiliency to the end
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham Boys Basketball Rockets (13-5) headed to Woburn Memorial High School on Sunday, February 18 for the annual Comcast tournament to compete against Charlestown High (15-2). It was a heated competition in which both teams battled for superiority on...
Rockets defeat Wellesley on Senior Night
On Wednesday night, February 7th, the Needham Rockets Wrestling team hosted their final home meet of the season vs. Wellesley High School. It was also Senior Night, which is dedicated to celebrating all the senior wrestlers who have put so much time and effort into the sport they love. The stands were packed...
Card discusses “The Tigerbelles”
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) proudly welcomed author Aime Alley Card on Tuesday, February 6th to discuss her most recent book: “The Tigerbelles.” This book goes on to tell the epic story of the 1960 Tennessee State...
Wolverines’ seize TVL Championship
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On February 7, the Westwood girls’ hockey team hosted the Medfield Warriors at the Canton Ice House for their second TVL match-up of the season. Scoring three out of their four goals in the first period, the Wolverines secured an...
Girls’ hockey triumphs over Redhawks
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After losing a five-game unbeaten streak earlier in the week, Walpole Girls’ Varsity Hockey bounced back in a big way on Saturday night in Natick, topping the 11-win Redhawks by a final score of 3-1.
It took just...
Girls’ hockey falls short to Wolverines
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On February 7, the Medfield girls’ hockey team traveled to the Westwood Wolverines house at the Canton Ice House for their second TVL match-up of the season. In Wednesday evening’s competition, the Wolverines were ready to draw blood, scoring three...
