May 2026 - Hometown Weekly Archive

Westwood votes in annual town election

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent On April 28th, the Town of Westwood held its annual town elections, ushering in new members to various parts of town government. Inhabitants of all five town precincts converged at the Westwood High School Gymnasium, voting in a Town Assessor, Housing Authority member, two Library Trustees, several planning and select board...

Norfolk County Agricultural High School will receive a $3.5 million state grant – the largest in its history – that will significantly increase learning and career opportunities for hundreds of additional students in the county and beyond. The grant will support a $2.45 million renovation and expansion on the current campus, increasing space and providing much-needed...

A fatal single-vehicle crash on Route 16 in Wellesley claimed the life of a driver Thursday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. According to the Wellesley Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. along Washington Street, which is part of Route 16, near the intersection with Glen Road. An officer on patrol...

Citizens show concern over traffic ballasts

By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Correspondent If you live and drive in Medfield, you may have found it near impossible to ignore the new installation in Medfield Center. The downtown is now dotted with traffic barriers, (similar to the makers pictured above) causing citizens to flock to the town’s Facebook group and defame the installation, sharing the consensus...

Love & Other Monsters author Emily Franklin at Walpole Public Library

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff Emily Franklin, bestselling author of “The Lioness of Boston," joined the patrons of Westwood Public Library to discuss her new novel “Love & Other Monsters." Her new historical fiction novel centers around 1816, the year with no summer, and follows the often-forgotten stepsister of Mary Shelley.

By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent Call it synchronicity. Divine intervention. The tenacity of a Catholic school administrator. Or a combination of all three. Whatever the reason, when Walpole’s Blessed Sacrament School (BSS) Principal Marilena Martucci found herself at the Vatican, talking one-on-one with Pope Leo XIV, it was a moment she described as “absolutely amazing,” It all...

Westwood accident hinders morning commute

Photo Credit: 10Boston News A multi-vehicle crash involving a fuel spill caused significant disruption along Route 128 in Westwood early Thursday, May 1, snarling traffic during the morning commute and prompting an extensive emergency response, according to local news reports. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on the northbound side of the highway near Exit 28....

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole girls’ golf team (6-0-1) played the Newton North Tigers at the Walpole Country Club on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. It was the second of back-to-back matches on consecutive days with Newton North. On Tuesday, the two squads paired off on the Highland Course at Brae Burn Country Club in...

By Kathryn Gentile Hometown Weekly Correspondent Medfield’s Hinkley Pond will soon be opening for the summer, but with a different schedule than you might expect. In the past, the pond has been open seven days a week from 11 AM to 6 PM, but this year, due to budget, staffing, and attendance concerns, the pond will no...

Medfield hosts successful History Weekend

With an exciting historical marker unveiling, the appearance of special guests and clear skies, the 4th annual Medfield History Weekend spearheaded by Medfield Historical Society was a big success. Based on ticketing and feedback from historical group partners, an estimated 500 people enjoyed the various events, tours...

Boys’ lacrosse wins fourth game in five day

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff The boys’ lacrosse team had a great run last week, winning all four of their games and bumping their record up to 8–3. Their final game of the week was at home against the Wayland Warriors on May 1st, where they held the Warriors to a difficult 0–10 season. Read more

Sherborn’s Ava Dye wins Miss Amazing

Sherborn resident, Ava Dye, recently earned the title of Miss Amazing Teen of Massachusetts, an honor that recognizes confidence, communication and personal achievement among girls and women with disabilities. The program celebrates each participant’s abilities while fostering self-esteem, independence and leadership skills. “Ava’s experience with Miss Amazing over the...

DSHS Science Olympiads leaving their mark

By Kathryn Gentile Hometown Weekly Correspondent Dover-Sherborn High School is the host to a new group of up and coming champions, their Science Olympiad team. This team of about 30-35 active students participates in STEM competitions throughout the state. At these competitions, teams of two or four students are given a task relating to one of many...

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Staff

Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s (MHS) Tulip Mania is back for its fourth year, and it’s better than ever. Located less than 20 miles from downtown Boston at The Garden at Elm Bank, this picturesque destination offers nearby residents the chance to wander through fields...

Boys’ volleyball faces Brookline in championship rematch

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff On April 30th, the boys’ volleyball team (9–1) hosted an anticipated match against the Brookline Warriors (9–0), who defeated them in the finals last season three sets to one when Needham was the 3rd seed and Brookline was the 1st. The game was competitive from the start, with a good rally during...

Monthly Archives: May 2026

Westwood votes in annual town election

Norfolk Aggie awarded $3.5M State Grant

Fatal crash in Wellesley

Citizens show concern over traffic ballasts

Love & Other Monsters author Emily Franklin at Walpole Public Library

BSS principal meets Pope Leo XIV

Westwood accident hinders morning commute

Walpole girls’ golf sweeps Newton North

Hinkley Pond in deep water this summer

Medfield hosts successful History Weekend

Boys’ lacrosse wins fourth game in five day

Sherborn’s Ava Dye wins Miss Amazing

DSHS Science Olympiads leaving their mark

75,000 blooms return to Elm Bank

Boys’ volleyball faces Brookline in championship rematch

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