By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham Rockets hosted Milton High on Thursday, May 9 for their eighth Bay State Conference game of the season. The Rockets held a powerful presence on the field that propelled them to a dominant 16-2 win over the Milton...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield Warriors traveled to Dover Sherborn High on Monday, May 6 for their tenth TVL match-up of the season. Medfield dominated over DS striking an impressive 21-2 win in the books.
In the first quarter, Medfield...
With the help of the Westwood Recreation Department, Pine Hill held the school's first play production, "Annie", on April 26th in its brand new Cafetorium. Directed by Robert Brennan ’14 and choreographed by Allyson Hannon ‘18, many of the school's 4th and 5th graders performed in this adaptation of the beloved classic. Rehearsing...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Matt Robinson interviewed WBZ Radio host Jordan Rich at the Needham Free Public Library, as the final discussion at the Library Foundation of Needham’s Author Series. Robinson and Rich discussed stories from the new book “ON AIR: My 50-year Love Affair...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The first Saturday of May boasted what was arguably some of the best weather of the year, which was especially lucky for the team at the Bellforge Arts Center - also known as Bellforge, or simply the ‘Forge. This was because...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dover Parks and Recreation held their annual Youth Fishing Derby at Channing Pond. This Dover pond was packed with children and their families ready to catch some fish and see who could reel in the biggest one.
Awards...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Saturday, May 11, the town of Walpole held its annual and beloved Walpole Day. From 11am to 3pm Stone Field was filled with families, a variety of vendors, and fun to be had!
When the annual event...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Dover-Sherborn High hosted the Medfield Warriors on Monday, May 6 for their ninth TVL matchup of the season. Dover-Sherborn fell to Medfield 21-2 in the evening’s competition, despite their seniors' leadership on the field; Avery O’Connell and Meredith Salvin each...
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Curtains are up on a new production from Needham Community Theater (NCT) this upcoming weekend as “The Crucible” takes the stage. Arthur Miller’s 1953 drama The Crucible, directed by Marianne Phinney, opens at the Newman Elementary School on May 10. Tickets...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves traveled to Catholic Memorial High for their fifth Bay State Conference competition of the season. Walpole fell to Catholic Memorial 9-12.
In the first quarter, Dillion Needham netted his first goal of the evening...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham boys lacrosse team hosted the Newton North Tigers on Thursday, May 2 for their tenth Bay State Conference competition of the season. The Rockets dominated over the Tigers, solidifying their seventh straight win against Newton North 12-3.
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Francesco Barone, an award-winning classical guitarist, gave his audience a captivating performance at The Center at Medfield. The concert was presented as a collaboration of the Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield and as part of a New England...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood resident and Thurston Middle School (TMS) student Eviva Hertz is currently performing in her third professional play, “A Wrinkle in Time,” at Wheelock Family Theatre (WFT) in Boston, MA. This play is adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s much-loved classic tale in...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library hosted its first-ever celebration of the International Day of Dance. Dancers and the audience gathered in the community room to engage with cultural dances.
The International Day of Dance actually falls on April 29...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Artist Lisa Hayden presented powerful abstract paintings at the opening reception for her exhibit, “Bridging the Abstract,” at the Sherborn Library on April 27. The spring art show will run until May 31st.
Hayden studied studio art at...
As part of the Westwood Council on Aging’s Intergenerational Program, a group of senior citizens and 4th Graders enjoyed a visit from trainers and dogs from Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) on Wednesday April 10th at the Pine Hill School.
GOFI is a non-profit service dog training organization located in...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The first weekend in May was quite a busy one for Needham as Needham Open Studios (NOS) held an all-day, two-day event highlighting over 40 artists at 13 different locations around town. Residents were able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital (MSH), now known as the Bellforge Arts Center, were transformed last weekend as hundreds came out to enjoy a Spring celebration for humans, dogs and fairies alike: the third annual Fairy Walk. This...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Town Administrator Michael Blanchard to discuss and review articles on the town warrant for the May Town Meeting and hear updates on Town projects. This event was in co-collaboration with the Dover Council on Aging...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
From Ford Broncos to the Love Bug, classic cars filled Walpole for Classic Car Show on Stone Street. This event is hosted by the Walpole Chamber of Commerce and the Azure Masonic Lodge. This second annual car show was put on...
