By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Veterans Day, the town of Sherborn came together on Monday, November 11th to hold a Veterans Day Event at the Sherborn Town Hall. The event started promptly at 11 am to honor active military personnel and Veterans within...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Just before the 11th hour of the 11th day of November 2024, a large crowd congregated by the gazebo on the town common. Some played with their children or dogs, some enjoyed the hot coffee and treats that were available, courtesy...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers took their second consecutive State Championship against the Andover High School Warriors on November 16. Walpole shut out Andover to win 2-0 and take home the trophy.
The first quarter contained all of the action....
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Fire Department (WFD) opened their doors for an open house where family and friends were welcomed to check out the facility.
WFD Mascot Sparky, along with fellow Firefighters, welcomed everyone into the event with bright smiles on their faces. Sparky,...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield High School Warriors varsity volleyball team faced off against the Lynn Classical Rams in the third round of the MIAA Division 3 Playoffs. Tensions were high going into this game, with both teams fighting to advance to the next round. Medfield came out...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) hosted a special Veterans’ Breakfast to honor those who served, and their respected families, in reverence for Veterans’ Day happening on Monday, November 11th.
The room was overflowing with honored veterans and those who are extremely...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Wolverines took on the Billerica Memorial Indians in the first round of the Division Two Boys Soccer State Championships. Westwood left everything on the field, forcing two overtime periods and penalty kicks. Billerica was able to come out on top 2-1 and advance...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Rockets girls’ soccer took on the Winchester High School Red and Black in the second round of the Massachusetts Division 1 Playoffs. Winchester played hard and tried to stage a comeback but Needham came out on top, winning 2-0.
The...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers charged into the second round of the MIAA Division 1 Playoffs with fire. They faced off against the Acton-Boxborough Revolution to advance into the Round of 8. A fourth quarter tie score created high tensions but Walpole was able to overcome with...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosts an extensive Makers Space, filled with craft supplies and machines not everyone has access to. Librarians will often host classes to help teach patrons about the different types of technologies available, the most recent being a sewing machine class.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Boggestow Garden Club (BGC) held an event titled “Eleanor Roosevelt’s Victory Garden: a tribute by Callie Cohen,” at the Sherborn Community Center. This spectacular performance was in celebration of Sherborn’s 350th Anniversary.
Cohen, who gave a first person portrayal of Eleanor...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Be Inclusive, a local nonprofit organization that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, held its fourth annual Grand Diwali event on Saturday, November 3rd. The sold out festival was held at the United Church on Common Street, and took place from 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Led...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dwight-Derby House has been hard at work creating its latest exhibit, the East Parlor. This project pays homage to Mary Derby and her in-home bonnet shop, where she worked creating and selling hats and bonnets to provide for herself and her family as a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham High School PTC recently hosted their 41st annual Artisan Craft Fair and Bake sale. This event, which lasted from 9 am to 3 pm, was held in the Needham High School (NHS) gyms A & B.
Over 100 local vendors...
Medfield High School 10th grade student Michael McCarthy is announcing the start of his annual coat drive. He has teamed up again with Coats for Kids and Families and Anton’s Cleaners to collect winter coat donations. Winter coats for both children and adults are gladly accepted.
The goal of Coats...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, at the Sherborn Library, John Hedly presented information on how to get started in beekeeping. A director of the venerable Worcester County Beekeepers Association (WCBA), John shared his knowledge of the types of honeybees and the jobs they do, how to set up a...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood resident and author Mimi Baird was welcomed to the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) this past Sunday, October 3rd to discuss her first book “He Wanted the Moon: The Madness and Medical Genius of Dr. Perry Baird.” This program was sponsored by the Friends...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) and the Medfield Historical Society co-sponsored a Halloween inspired talk regarding The Salem Witch Trials at the end of last month. Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J Curran returned to the MPL to lead this...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For those who were interested in trying their hand at learning to read tarot cards, the Dover Town Library held an excellent class by tarot teacher Laura Campagna from Laura Campagna Astrology. Within this workshop, attendees were able to learn about...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Warriors girls’ soccer finished the regular season against the Millis Mohawks, shutting them out for a 4-0 win. Medfield fought hard to win and take home the TVL Small Title, and guarantee a playoff spot.
The...
