Vanessa Trien returns to Westwood
Environmental advances at WPS
Westwood Public Schools (WPS) will soon recognize the benefits of several alternative energy projects and a grant from the federal government.
With the end of the school year, construction of a large solar canopy project is beginning at the Westwood High School (WHS) student parking lot. The project is expected to wrap up and be operational...
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Walpole Little League wins District 11 championship
Photos by Ken Chaisson
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter For the first time since 2019, Walpole are the District 11 little league champions. District 11 is now divided into two divisions of six teams. Walpole played Canton for one divisional title. Needham played Ashland in the other division. Needham and Walpole were victorious. Both move onto the...Walpole’s own Cam Schlittler Shines in Yankees debut
Walpole’s Cam Schlittler during his debut outing, pitching for the New York Yankees. photo courtesy of totalapexsports,com
Cam Schlittler has always been known for bringing the heat. But on Tuesday night, under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, the Walpole native turned up the flame—and the whole country took notice. The 24-year-old right-hander made his major league...Needham gymnast wins gold abroad
Victoria Borskiy won the gold medal at the V International Rhythmic Gymnastics “Grand Premium” Photos courtesy of Dasha Borskiy
Victoria Borskiy, an incoming junior at Needham High School, won the gold medal in ribbon at the prestigious V International Rhythmic Gymnastics “Grand Premium” tournament, delivering a standout performance while representing her club, Fitness Elite Training Center...Katie King sworn in as new Town Manager
Photo courtesy Town of Needham website
After longtime Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick retired last week, Katie King was officially sworn in as the Town of Needham’s new Town Manager. She is only the second person to hold the role in the town’s history. Having served as Deputy Town Manager for the past five years, King has seamlessly...Medfield Village Cleaners runs school supply drive
By Lenny Strauss
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Starting on July 14 and running through August 16, the Medfield Village Cleaners, located here in Medfield, MA, will be running a school supply drive in support of the Corey C Griffin Foundation. This organization, since 2014 has focused on ensuring that Boston-area youths are provided with health, safety, and education,...
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Route 109 at MEMO Concert
Photographs by Audrey Anderson
Route 109 Acoustic performs at the MEMO concert at the Gazebo
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday, July 10, the Medfield-based Route 109 Acoustic band played its 14th annual concert in the MEMO (Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization) Summer Concert Series. The concert was held at the Gazebo in Warrior Park next to...
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Summer concert series brings Sherborn to life
Squeezebox Stompers perform original tunes
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Last Wednesday evening, the Sherborn Library hosted The Squeezebox Stompers as apart of The Friends of the Sherborn Library Summer Concert Series.
The Squeezebox Stompers brought the library lawn to life with their unique blend of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, and Folk sounds. Despite the dreary weather conditions, dozens...
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Walpole’s own Cam Schlittler Shines in Yankees debut
Walpole’s Cam Schlittler during his debut outing, pitching for the New York Yankees. photo courtesy of totalapexsports,com
Cam Schlittler has always been known for bringing the heat. But on Tuesday night, under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, the Walpole native turned up the flame—and the whole country took notice. The 24-year-old right-hander made his major league...Barn fire destroyed 150 year old barn
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Mor Linn Farm caught fire overnight on July 8, destroying the 150 year old barn and killed eight horses in the process.
The fire, which started just after 11pm, occurred in the two-story barn at the farm. The owners were able to rescue ten of the eighteen horses; they were on able...
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Schlittler Shines in Yankees debut
