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Monthly Archives: February 2024

Seniors venture to Barbieland

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, it was Movie Matinee Friday at the Walpole Council on Aging (COA). Seniors gathered at the South Street Center (SSC) to view the most recent release of the Barbie movie.

To add to the fun, Walpole COA...

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Rockets fall short to Milton

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham High School girls’ varsity hockey got into a physical battle with Milton at Babson College Hockey rink last Wednesday night. The Rockets jumped out to an early lead, but the Wildcats overwhelmed in the second and third periods to hand...

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A little yoga comes to NFPL

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, Pint Sized Yoga premiered at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). The 35 minute yoga program, which is specifically geared for children between the ages of four and seven, guided children through yoga poses in a fun and playful way....

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Inside Flow Yoga enchants Medfielders

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Inside Flow Yoga recently visited the Medfield Public Library, offering a unique approach to yoga that emphasizes movement through music rather than traditional breath-centric practices. Instructor Christine conducted a beginner-friendly class, introducing attendees to the fundamentals of Inside Flow Yoga. She...

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Beloved COA Outreach Worker retires

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

After dedicating over eight years to the Walpole Council On Aging (COA), cherished Outreach Worker, Laurel St. Pierre, retired from her role in December. Laurel departs with a commendable list of achievements. Throughout her tenure, the COA extended outreach services 35,750...

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Timberwolves fall to Wellesley

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Walpole fans bundled up and traveled to the Boston Sports Institute on Wednesday, January 24. Fans ventured out to cheer on the Walpole boys hockey team as they competed against their hosts, the Wellesley Raiders. It was a vigorous competition...

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Amigurumi Crochet Workshop

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

At the Westwood Public Library on January 22, Becca Heyman led a workshop on crocheting a small amigurumi kitty key chain. The term “amigurumi” is a combination of two Japanese words, “ami” which means “crocheted or knitted and “nugurime” which means...

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A Crafternoon at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the cold winter weather upon us, the Sherborn Library hosted a winter crafting event for little ones and their families. Everyone gathered in Noah’s Treehouse Room in the Children’s Wing to partake in two different crafts, a paper spinner and...

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Boys’ Basketball falls short to Falcons

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The varsity boys basketball teams from Westwood High School and Cambridge Rindge & Latin put on a show in a raucous Coccoluto Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Both teams worked hard to erase big deficits, but it was the Falcons who held...

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Girls’ Basketball silenced by Warriors 

By Avonlea Cummings

Heartbeats thumping, footsteps thudding onto the wooden court floor, a basketball soaring into the air, the slight sound of a swoosh as the ball travels through the net, cheers filling the gymnasium space, and streams of sweat dripping down onto the floor from the working players. These...

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Seniors learn social media

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors at the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) are in luck this year as they are hosting Social Media 101 classes throughout January and February. The first class was held on Monday, January 22nd and focused on explaining what exactly social...

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NECWA performs at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Members from the New England Championship Wushu Academy (NECWA) came together to put on a performance at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL). Crowds packed the library to enjoy this special production, all in awe of these kids’ talent and dedication...

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Beekeeping with Hannah Adams Women’s Club

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Hannah Adams Women’s Club recently hosted a session titled "Bee Keeping with Nancy Tella" at The Church of the Advent in Medfield, aiming to educate its members about the beekeeping hobby. Beekeeper Nancy Tella, with experience since 2021, shared insights...

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Winter Social at Sherborn Public Library

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Friends of the Sherborn Library’s Welcome Committee hosted a lovely Winter Social and art show, “Ode to the Sea,” on Saturday evening, January 20, in the library’s cozy Community Room. The evening was snowy and cold, but once inside, attendees...

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South Street Center celebrates fifth birthday

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole Council on Aging (COA) celebrated the South Street Center’s (SSC) fifth birthday on Friday, January 19th. Seniors gathered together to enjoy some light refreshments of coffee and cake, as well as listen to an incredible performance by the Retro Polatin...

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MedBall continues winning streak

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Heartbeats thumping. Footsteps thudding onto the wooden court floor as a basketball is soaring into the air. The slight sound of a swoosh as the ball travels through the net and cheers filling the gymnasium space as streams of sweat...

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