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Monthly Archives: August 2024

Updated Hinkley playground delights

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On September 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm, the Hinkley Helpers and the Medfield Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate the official grand opening of the updated, “safe, fun and inclusive playground” at the Steven Hinkley Memorial Park on Green...

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First Annual Sunflower Spectacular

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The first annual Sunflower Spectacular, the “newest and closest sunflower field to Boston” is being held at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Garden at Elm Bank from the present until approximately September 25 or the end of September, depending on the duration...

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COA has a Taste of Walpole

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of Walpole’s 300th Anniversary, the Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a Taste of Walpole night. Fifteen Walpole businesses and restaurants showcased a taste of their offerings in which COA members would vote for their favorites.  

1950s hits with The Elderly Brothers

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday, August 1, as part of the MEMO Summer Concert Series, the Elderly Brothers introduced a large audience to fun, romantic 1950s rock ‘n’ roll and pop music. The lyrics of the tunes they played and the stories the band...

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Puppy love at the WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed GOFI Dogs to the children's community room for an afternoon of snuggles, treats and dogs. Members of the GOFI community brought five puppies for patrons to pet and hang out with. 

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STEAM powered fun at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones and their families were in for a creative treat as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted the Playful Engineers. Throughout this event, everyone was able to conduct some hands-on, play-based STEAM powered learning using an array of different items. 

Dropping in for fun at the Islington Branch

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Library’s Islington Branch has been hosting drop-in activities on Monday afternoons. These activities change every week and everyone is allowed to show up and participate. These events are low-stress ways for kids to have fun within the library. 

DTL hosts romance novelists

By Madison Butkus 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL), shared an online event including Romance authors Christina Dodd in conversation with Susan Elizabeth Phillips. For this event, these authors discussed Dodd’s latest released book, “A Daughter...

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WHS performer has a taste for the classics

Not many high school students would tell you they prefer listening to Frank Sinatra over today’s hit makers, but rising senior at Westwood High School (WHS), William Daniel Russell took a liking to the classics as a youngster.

“I spent my entire childhood singing,” said Russell. “My parents raised me...

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Joys of Nature visit NFPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) recently hosted Joys of Nature, an educational program designed to teach children about endangered species. Joy, the program's leader, brings engaging educational content and incredible animals for children and adults to interact with—creatures they might...

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Summertime sweets at MPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tweens and teens were in for a Summer Strawberry Treat this past Tuesday, August 6th at the Medfield Public Library (MPL). Here, they welcomed Katie Shepherd, Owner and Founder of Food Explorers, to help attendees make their very own Strawberry Shortcake...

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Local libraries participate in Minuteman Library Crawl

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Minuteman Library crawl is a yearly treasure hunt in the Minuteman system. Libraries sign up to have patrons come through their libraries and find hidden features within and offer small prizes to those traveling through the system. 

Surfing’ through The Beach Boys’ Legacy

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Beach Boys remain one of the most influential forces in music, particularly during their peak in the 1960s. Their immense popularity made their shows highly sought after, and their legacy continues to resonate within the music industry.

Walpole Swim celebrates Cheryl Cavanaugh

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole Swim Coach Cheryl Cavanaugh celebrated her 50th anniversary of coaching on August 6, 2024, surrounded by friends and family at the Barracudas swim meet. The surprise celebration, planned in secret by her swimmers and their families, was a tribute to...

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“Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire” comes to SCC

The Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama program, in its 17th year, will present the hilarious, family-friendly interactive dinner theater show, “Who’s Dying to be a Millionaire” from August 13st - 24th at 6:30 pm at the Sherborn Community Center (SCC).  Student actors from grade 6-12 will serve up this engaging whodunit along with a three course...

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Alyssa Jean MacKinnon

Age 30, of Dedham, Massachusetts was taken too soon, on August 2, 2024, in a tragic boating accident. Alyssa’s radiant smile, contagious laughter, and joy for life will be missed by all. Her immeasurable love and friendship will forever be remembered. Alyssa was a beloved daughter and entire world to her mother Jean...

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Inside Jobb’s “A Gentleman and a Thief”

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online event featuring True Crime Writer Dean Jobb in conversation with Joe Pompeo. Jobb discussed his most recently released book “A Gentleman and a Thief: The...

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Tea time at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tea lovers were in for a treat this past Wednesday, July 31st as the Needham Council on Aging (COA) welcomed historian Anthony Sammarco to The Center at the Heights (CATH). Seniors eagerly filed in to hear Sammarco present on, “Tea: A...

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COA enjoys sunflowers with Suzie

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The fan-favorite flower arranging event with Suzie returned to the Westwood Council on Aging (COA). Suzie, who sources fresh blooms from her husband's flower shop, guides participants through the art of flower arranging.

Though Suzie visits every other...

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Shark showcase at the Sherborn Library 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was all things sharks and animals at the Sherborn Library this past Tuesday, July 30th as they welcomed professional photographer and videographer Bob Michelson. This event, titled “Sharks to Parks,” included a photography-based presentation of the animals, both on land...

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