By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, Westwood High boys’ lacrosse team tuned up for the Chowder Cup with a 13-5 win over the Holliston Panthers.
Westwood (6-1) crushed Holliston (5-2), 19-3, last season. This time around, the Panthers put up a much better fight, before the Wolverines were able to pull away in...
The Dover Sherborn Youth Football program is off the ground and thriving following its relaunch earlier this year.
Participation has been incredibly strong thus far with over 60 athletes taking part in the winter Skills & Drills sessions hosted by program sponsor Resilience Medfield.
There is a lot to look forward...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
The girls’ lacrosse team has had a fantastic start to their season this year, opening with four consecutive wins: 19–2 over Medway, 14–2 over Ashland, 16–2 over Holliston, and 16–11 over Hopkinton. On April 13, the Raiders faced the Medfield Warriors, who are the two-time defending D3 champions. Last...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With the weather warming up and people eager to learn more about growing their own food, Dover Town Library decided to take a unique approach and invite Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach people how to start and grow their own mushrooms.
Mushrooms sounds scary initially...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Boston Red Sox have been playing a game on Patriots Day with an 11 a.m. start time since 1959. Walpole and Xaverian high schools have created their own rivalry to mimic the Sox with an annual baseball game at the same date and time.
This year’s contest matched...
By Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Staff
After an extraordinarily long and snow‑filled winter, not much warms the hearts of Walpole residents more than returning to their beloved Bird Park in East Walpole.
On a recent sunny, seasonal afternoon, the park was packed with people celebrating the town’s third annual Holi, the Festival of Colors -...
To the Editor:
The Medfield 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Committee is seeking a dedicated group of volunteers to help bring this once-in-a-generation celebration to life.
We are currently looking to fill approximately 25 Parade Marshal Positions—organized, confident individuals who can help manage the flow of the parade and keep participants moving smoothly along...
To the Editor:
Re: Warrant Article 23 – Proposed Funding to Identify 12 Acres of Parcel B for Development
I write to express deep concern regarding Warrant Article 23, which seeks an allocation of $50,000 from free cash to hire consultants, engineers, and attorneys to identify twelve acres of Parcel B for future development....
To the Editor,
The Town Meeting on Monday May 4 will be one of the most important in recent history. For the first time in eight years residents will be asked to approve a budget override. In prior years I served seven years on the Warrant Committee, I can attest to the...
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the unexpected passing of Tyler Hagan, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 29.
Born on June 5, 1996, in Newton, Massachusetts, Tyler was a ray of light and joy to all who had the privilege...
One of the literary world’s most successful psychological thriller authors has stepped out of the shadows, revealing her true identity as a local physician specializing in brain disorders.
Sara Cohen, a doctor living and working in the Boston area, confirmed this week that she is the woman behind the global bestseller The...
Organizers of the Westwood Community Chest's Gala of Giving that took place on March 26 at Brookmeadow Country Club report that the event was a huge success.
Some of the highlights included:
Kathryn Gentile Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Earth Day, a day to celebrate the planet we live on and pledge to protect it, is only two weeks away. There are many ways to celebrate this day, from planting flowers to learning about the earth to simply getting outside and enjoying nature. However, if you’re interested in celebrating...
By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff
Those looking for a slow stroll, a long hike, or an at-home adventure won’t be disappointed by the over 700 acres Adams Farm offers for exploration.
The large property, purchased by the town in 1997, loosely includes private conservation trusts adjacent to the 300 acres...
By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Friday, under the cool spring sun, the 6th ranked Westwood Wolverines girls lacrosse team found themselves in a crucial top 20 matchup with the 15th ranked Duxbury Dragons.
The game was a rematch of last year's D3 state quarterfinal, in which the Wolverines came...
The town of Walpole is gearing up for its premier community event, as the Recreation Department prepares to host the annual Walpole Day celebration on Saturday, May 9.
The festivities are scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stone Field, located at 135 School St., behind Town Hall. The...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On a breezy afternoon, the Walpole Lady Timberwolves faced the formidable Natick Redhawks on April 9 at Walpole High School.
The initial scheduled match was cancelled due to April showers. Then the Natick bus didn’t show up until ten minutes after the scheduled match time. These only...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Walpole girls’ softball team finally took to the diamond against the Braintree Wamps on a brisk, sunny day in early April at the Walpole Middle School.
Braintree bested Walpole, 6-3, for their first victory against the Timberwolves since 2019. It was Walpole’s first regular season game...
