The Trustees of Reservations announced today it has acquired Millborn Farm, a beautiful 195-acre property with frontage on the Charles River that is situated in the towns of Sherborn and Millis in the heart of the Charles River Valley.
The Trustees recently finalized the purchase of the property and will...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham’s own talented high-school age band, The Tapples, was chosen as one of seven Massachusetts bands to compete in a preliminary round of the Last Band Standing talent showcase and competition organized by the New England Music Awards. They appeared at...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Fourth graders from Fisher School recently had the opportunity to learn the process of maple sugaring from students at the Norfolk County Agricultural School (NCAS). Through a special collaboration between the schools, the fourth graders were able to head over to...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams,...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams, including...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams, including Dover-Sherborn,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) presents an ongoing series throughout each month titled Coffee and Conversation Topics. At each event, light refreshments are served including coffee and cookies, while meaningful topics of conversation are shared.
Recently, the...
When Donna McClellan first joined Westwood’s IT team in 1996, Windows 95 had only been around for six months. The countless changes since then have been astounding.
“Technology has become so important as the years went on,” said McClellan “Initially, we were just able to do some document processing and...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together at The Center at Medfield to listen to Garden Author and Speaker, Rebecca Warner. This presentation was sponsored by the Medfield Garden Club and gave great insight into sustainable gardening techniques.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Seniors of the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) gathered at the Patricia Carty-Larkin Center this past Wednesday, March 20th to partake in a fascinating craft of Pebble Art. Local Artist Kerry Consentino-Vilorio guided seniors throughout the class to help them create...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham’s venerable Great Hall Concert Series, celebrating 10 years in 2023-2024, presented Sweet Honey In the Rock®, celebrating their 50th year in Powers Hall. Sweet Honey in the Rock, an all-woman, African-American a cappella group, was established in 1973. The enormously...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) held their 17th Annual fun-style spelling bee on March 15 at the Medfield High School Auditorium. The event was graciously sponsored by Medfield Orthodontics. Rounds were held first for Dale School, and then for...
Pine Hill Elementary School auditorium was converted into a global tapestry for their 2nd Annual International Night. 25 countries hosted tables representing their beautiful heritage and inviting guests to view their educational displays with great enthusiasm. Paper passports were provided by the event host, the Pine Hill CSA (Community School Association), for stamping as...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The 13th Annual Mick Morgan’s 5K for HESSCO took place on Saturday, March 16th as crowds packed into the parking lot of Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub in Sharon, MA. This 5K race throughout Sharon and Walpole helps raise funds for HESSCO...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Saturday, March 23, a cold and rainy morning greeted participants at the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields. However, the inclement weather failed to diminish the enthusiasm for the Westwood girls' lacrosse playday. The event welcomed teams from Medfield, Dover-Sherborn,...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Spring is upon us, and with it comes the eagerly anticipated return of outdoor sports for Walpole High. As of Monday, March 18, the Spring sports teams have kicked off the preseason and are preparing for a thrilling and challenging...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In case you weren’t aware, there will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! There won’t be another one until August 3, 2044. At the Walpole Public Library on Thursday, March 14, award-winning photographer Silvana Della Camera shared important...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Girls' rugby is a sport characterized by camaraderie, passion, and grit, emphasizing teamwork and resilience on the field. Above all, it fosters a deep appreciation for the game, which holds a special place in the hearts of many athletes. The...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield Council on Aging (COA) members traveled back to the year 1620 as Abigail by Gail brought the immersive story of the Pilgrims and Plymouth to The Center at Medfield. During this event, Gail Hamel transformed into Abigail Whitney, a Pilgrim...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Spring is upon us and with it comes the eagerly anticipated return of outdoor sports for Westwood High. As of Monday, March 18, the Spring sports teams have kicked off their preseasons and are preparing for a thrilling and challenging...
