The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation, based in Medfield, recently received the Olive Branch Award from the 26.2 Foundation. This annual honor recognizes an organization that exemplifies peace and the power of the human spirit. It was presented on April 19, 2026, at the CharityTeams Boston Marathon brunch—a gathering of 43 nonprofits participating in the Boston Athletic...
By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Medfield TV’s Executive Director, Katie Duval was given the distinct honor of receiving the 2026 Emerging Leader Award from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM). Established in 1976, the ACM is the premier organizational advocate of promoting and preserving the right to media training, production, and civic engagement that...
Congratulations to Medfield’s Blake Middle School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Matthew Kelly, for their Gold-Medal winning performance on May 12, 2026, at MAJE (Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators) Central Junior District Festival. The festival was held at Trottier Middle School in Southborough and included a clinic immediately following the performance taught by one...
Medfield High School is recognizing 11 students who showcased their business acumen and leadership skills at the prestigious DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), held April 25–29 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The annual DECA ICDC highlights top student performers and...
Medfield resident David Lifsitz released his latest suspense novel, Apt. 89B, the third installment in his Thomas White thriller series.
Set in Boston and centered around a high-stakes cryptocurrency theft investigation, the fictional novel continues the fast-paced FBI series that began with The 43rd Floor and...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The history of veterans in this country is long and sordid. They give a great service to this country, but their experiences after the fact have been mixed throughout history. Musicians Jon and Li Waterman took the stage at Walpole Public Library to bring history to life with songs...
Mark your calendars! WPD vs. Walpole Fire Softball Game — May 31st!
Join the Walpole Police Department and Walpole Firefighters IAFF Local 2464 as we face off in a friendly (but competitive) softball game on Sunday, May 31st, at the Lorusso (1A) Fields. First pitch is at 9am, with the game benefitting 22mohawks.
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By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last Friday, the boys’ lacrosse team played their final game of the regular season at home against the Westwood Wolverines. Last season, Walpole won the matchup 10–9. Prior to this year’s game, Walpole was the 9th seed in D2 and Westwood...
Aquarion Water Company today announced that drought conditions have intensified across the region and urges Dover and Springdale customers to comply with updated mandatory restrictions. Customer cooperation helps to ensure a sustainable drinking water supply, protect natural resources, and comply with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection requirements for the region’s current drought level.
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Armistice or Remembrance Day, on May 16th of this year, was apropos for the events taking place at American Legion, George B. Preston Post 209 in Dover, MA.
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the town’s Memorial Day Committee, Legion members, relatives,...
The Sherborn Library invites the community to step back in time for an engaging and visually rich program, Fashion History: The Gilded Age, taking place on Wednesday, May 27 from 3:00 to 4:15 PM in the Community Room of the Sherborn Library, 4 Sanger St., Sherborn, MA 01770.
This lively presentation explores the elegance...
Trevor Smith, an award-winning regenerative landscape designer and a principal of CFS Regenerative Design Studios, will discuss practices that climate change has brought to home gardening: planting native species to preserve biodiversity, combatting invasive species, building healthy soils, installing green infrastructure and managing water. The program will follow a very brief Friends’ Annual Meeting...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, Wellesley’s girls’ lacrosse finished up their regular season with a 17–4 win over the Natick Redhawks on the 19th. After a delay due to the weather, the Raiders earned two goals and held the Redhawks to none in the first quarter before jumping to a 7–1 lead...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Girls’ golf is one of the newer programs at Needham High, the team completing their sixth regular season last week.
“We started out with fifteen beginner golfers and we’ve grown to having 52 girls try out this year,” explained Head Coach...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With June fast approaching, it is almost time to start celebrating Pride Month. In partnership with SpeakOUT Boston, Westwood Public School (WPS) hosted their Pride Kickoff Event, enabling parents, caregivers, and faculty to engage in a conversation to foster understanding and inclusivity.
The representatives from SpeakOUT Boston included Steve...
The Dedham-Westwood Water District will host an Open House on Saturday, June 6, at its new vehicle and equipment storage garage, 40 Elm Street, Dedham, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
Customers are invited to learn about their drinking water and the District. Activities include arts and crafts and a touch-a-truck....
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last Friday, the boys’ lacrosse team played their final game of the regular season on the road against the Walpole Timberwolves. Before the matchup, the Wolverines had the 10th seed in D2 while Walpole had the 9th and beat them just...
Everyone has those objects in their house that are broken but you can’t bear to throw them away. Whether it’s a lamp, a broken appliance, maybe some jewelry passed down that doesn’t fit quite right. These pieces sit there collecting dust, and you...
