By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham invited everyone to celebrate Pride for the third year in a row. This annual event brings together LGBTQ+ people and allies to show that love exists and everyone has a home in Needham. Hosted in collaboration with First Parish and...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation (CLF), the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event titled “Writing Young Adult (YA) Novels.” This is a part of the Cary Library’s “Library Cafe'' series that has been happening throughout the past...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole was ready to celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19th at the Walpole Commons. The amazing organization, Be Inclusive, held their fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration for everyone to come and enjoy.
This family-friendly event included multiple musical performances,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children of all ages and their guardians gathered in the Community Room of the Sherborn Library for a fun learning experience about butterflies and moths. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Sherborn Library.
Heather Simpson,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted Author John O’Connor to discuss his book
“The Secret History of Bigfoot.” Attendees gathered together in the Community Meeting Room, eager to hear O’Connor’s experiences when writing this fascinating nonfiction account.
In regards...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, The Westwood Young Women’s Club hosted a Touch-a-Truck event at the Westwood High School. This event encourages kids and families to learn about the different trucks, cars and machines they may see around town and interact with the people who...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Farmers Market is back and better than ever. Celebrating its 13th season the Farmers Market offers something for everyone from fresh fruits to baked goods and coffee. This family-friendly market offers countless goods for all ages.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Medfield celebrated Juneteenth the weekend before the official holiday with "Unspoken" at the Bellforge Arts Center. The celebration focused on uplifting people's voices and honoring the everlasting human spirit. Everyone was welcomed to celebrate, honor, and enjoy everything that Juneteenth has...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Residents of Dover and the surrounding area were in for an artistic treat as the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted a Wine Glass Paint Night. Leading this activity was Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna.
Attendees filed into...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was a bittersweet Friday evening June when hundreds gathered to say goodbye to Bird Middle School (BMS) in East Walpole. Since the brand new Walpole Middle School is scheduled to open this Fall, demolition on BMS which began on Monday,...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The summer concert series under the Hometown Weekly’s (HTW) umbrella of towns have become a beloved tradition, drawing music lovers of all ages to enjoy evenings filled with live performances under the stars.
Out of the six towns...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted a night of jazz featuring the Linden Duo and special guest Marshall Wood. The Linden Duo, consisting of Stephanie Stone on flute and saxophone, and Mark Michaels on guitar and occasional vocals, was joined by...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a special performance by Chinese acrobat Li Liu. The community room was full of attendees of all ages, and everyone seemed excited and eager for...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
FieldFest launched the summer festivities at the Bellforge Arts Center, featuring four local musicians who captivated the gathered crowd.
Set against the backdrop of the Lee Chapel, the outdoor stage provided ample sunlight and scenic views of the...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The David Doering Nature Trail, a cherished part of Sherborn for nearly 50 years, is integral to Pine Hills Elementary School. Named in honor of David Doering, a beloved community member who passed away in 1976, the trail continues to be...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) partnered with Pop-Up Art School to introduce a needle felting workshop as part of its children's programming. During this event, children learned the basics of needle felting and created their own rainbow pins.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood celebrated its second-ever Pride on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Hosted at the gazebo and lawn at the Council on Aging, this family-friendly event showcased the love in Westwood. This one day event acted as a microcosm for the month long...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Local Needham Author Paula Roberts was welcomed into the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) to discuss her book “Sealed With A Kiss.” Attendees filed into the Community Room eager and excited to hearRoberts discuss her parents' love story during World War...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Rain could not stop the celebration, especially at Bellforge Pride. Vendors set up under tents to welcome attendees from the rain. There was no shortage of celebration regardless of the weather. Medfield held its second Pride event at the Bellforge Arts...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Lewis and Meg Randa and their family, of the Peace Abbey Foundation, held a heartfelt ceremony to honor the 30th anniversary of the Pacifist Memorial on North Main Street. They presented two 2024 International Courage of Conscience Awards and dedicated several...
