Medfield Little League kicked off its 72nd year after the April school vacation week as Kindergarten softball through 8th grade baseball played their first games of the season. The week was capped off with the annual Opening Day Parade on Sunday April 28th.
Players from both the softball and baseball program...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts held a reception for their annual show of artwork by Medfield’s students and teachers. This reception was very different from the others held during the year. The room was packed with art fans. Small...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During April vacation, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed representatives from the Turtle Rescue League (TRL) to teach kids and their families all about turtles and how to help save their species. This event was sponsored by The Friends of the...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield girls lacrosse Warriors hosted the Dedham Marauders on Monday, April 22, for their sole Tri-Valley League competition of the regular season. The Warriors secured a decisive victory against the Marauders, with a final score of 19-0. Under the...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During April Vacation the Westwood Public Library (WPL) provided eager, animal-loving children, along with their caregivers, to gather together in the community room to experience “Joys of Nature!” This program was a live animal show, presented by Joy Marzolf. Marzolf was...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This year will mark the 54th celebration of Earth Day, an event that’s been occurring every April 22nd since 1980. Believed to have been founded by Gaylord Nelson, an American politician, it is estimated that more than 1 billion people participate...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the 128th Boston Marathon that happened on Monday, April 15th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted local race enthusiast and author Paul Clerici to discuss his most recent book, “Boston Marathon Traditions and Lore”. This event was sponsored by the...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
You could say the crowd that gathered on Thursday, April 25th were prepared to get down to brass tacks - that is, the brass tacks of listening to the Boston Saxophone Quartet (BSQ) play at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). This...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Longtime Westwood resident Jessica Hajjar just recently ran her first Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15th, alongside her younger brother Matt. This sister-brother duo ran in honor of their late mother who tragically passed away in November 2023 after battling Amyotrophic...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A group of children and their caregivers gathered at Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) on Thursday, April 18th, to learn how to plant peas. Each participant was given a bag from the folks at Needham Community Farm (NCF). The contents included...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past weekend, the town of Medfield celebrated a history weekend in which locals were able to discover and experience Medfield heritage. This event was sponsored by Needham Bank and held at an array of historical sites located around town including...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During April break, the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko to tell Japanese Folktales and teach Origami to little one’s and their families. As everyone began to gather together in the Community Room, Motoko was seen creating...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Local Walpole resident Colleen Sullivan was recently recognized as “Alumni Walker of the Year” for her efforts in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Sullivan, who received this reward just last month, was among a select group of...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham boys volleyball team hosted the undefeated Milford Scarlet Hawks on Wednesday, April 24. In a remarkable display of resilience, Needham staged a comeback, overcoming a 0-2 set deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Scarlet Hawks.
