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Monthly Archives: March 2025

Celebrating writers at NFPL

Celebrating writers at NFPL
by Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter The Needham Free Public Library and the Needham Public School Library hosted the 3rd Annual K-12 Needham Community Writing Contest reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, February 27, at NFPL. Student writers, their parents, and their siblings packed into the Community Room to celebrate the winners and recognize everyone who had...
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Swinning appointed as second Poet Laureate

Swinning appointed as second Poet Laureate
A unanimous Westwood Select Board has accepted the recommendation of the Westwood Poet Laureate Selection Committee and appointed Beth Swinning as Westwood’s second Poet Laureate, for a two-year term to begin June 1. Swinning brings a wealth of talents and skills to this honorary position—as a teacher/librarian at Martha Jones Elementary School in Westwood, a...
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DSHS presents: “Into the Woods”

DSHS presents: “Into the Woods”
Over 50 Dover-Sherborn High School (DSHS) cast, crew, and set designers are deep into preparation for “Into the Woods,” the Stephen Sondheim musical that weaves together the classic fairy tales of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and characters following their wishes and resulting consequences as they venture into the woods. The students,...
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Exploring New England’s Fairy Lore at MPL

Exploring New England’s Fairy Lore at MPL
By Alana DiPlacido Hometown Weekly Reporter A group of readers gathered at the Medfield Public Library (MPS) to hear Andrew Warburton, the author of “New England Fairies,” discuss his book. After settling in around a shared table, Warburton led the group in a discussion of the history of fairy lore in New England. Rather than lecture to an...
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Needham Wrestlers compete at D1 State Tournament

Needham Wrestlers compete at D1 State Tournament
By Junior Captain Daniel Burdin Community Contributor On Saturday, February 15th, Rockets participated in Division 1 Central/Metro Section tournament held at Malden High School. Four Needham wrestlers qualified for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 1 State Wrestling Tournament.  Wrestling at 126 pounds, junior Nathan Taub placed 1st in D1 Central/Metro section. Junior Captain Daniel Burdin placed...
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First State Title for Walpole Softball

First State Title for Walpole Softball
The Walpole High School softball team celebrated a historic achievement on February 10, 2025, as they proudly unveiled their Division 2 championship banner—the first state title in Walpole High School history. Their championship run culminated on June 15, 2024 at UMass Amherst’s softball field, when they defeated Westfield High School 1-0 in a thrilling state Division...
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Swim & Dive State Championship

Swim & Dive State Championship
Swim & Dive State Championship The girls MIAA Swim & Dive State Championships were held on February 15, 2025 at Boston University. Medfield High School Senior divers Greta Ten Hagen came in 17th and Sophie Shield 13th place. MHS Junior swimmer Jordan Lovino came in 14th in the 200 free and 11th in the 500 free! Congratulations to these...
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Wolverines dominate with 17-game winning streak

Wolverines dominate with 17-game winning streak
By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Powerhouse teams are a rarity, but Westwood girls hockey is just that. A talented roster from top to bottom with head coach Lauren Hillberg at the helm, the Wolverines finished the regular season with an 18-1-1 record after ripping off an impressive 17-game win streak. The Wolverines did not get an...
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Walpole survives Minnechaug in playoff opener

Walpole survives Minnechaug in playoff opener
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In a game that was closer than the final score suggested, the Walpole girls’ basketball team edged out the Minnechaug Regional Falcons, 52-45, in a hard-fought battle decided at the free throw line. The opening round of the MIAA playoffs took place at Walpole High’s gym on Friday, February 28,...
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Raiders progress in the playoffs

Raiders progress in the playoffs
By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The defending Division 4 state champions took the first step to being the last team standing as Dover-Sherborn/Weston defeated Monomoy 4-2 on Thursday. Coming into the tournament, the Raiders realized repeating would be a tall task. “We know we're gonna have a target on our back as defending state champions and...
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