May 2026 - Page 2 of 3 - Hometown Weekly Archive

Rockets’ rugby wins big on senior night

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

This year is only the fourth season for Needham High School’s girls’ rugby program after its institution in 2023. The team recently earned success with a win on May 7th, when they defeated Algonquin Regional High School on the road 75–43, making history...

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

The store of Powisset Farm turned into a hub of conversation and community to discuss the book written by chair of the Trustees board, conservationist, and adventurer Tom French. His novel The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back follows him through the years after retirement and his...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff

The Walpole Timberwolves baseball team edged the Braintree Wamps, 2-1, in eight innings on Monday May 11, 2026 at the Walpole Middle School. The pitcher’s duel lasted a mere 90 minutes.

In a moment reminiscent of last year’s playoff game against...

The Town of Westwood was honored to present Westwood resident and centenarian Jasper “Harvey” Atkins with the Boston Post Cane. The cane is presented to the Town’s oldest resident. Harvey received the cane at the Council on Aging on Friday, May 8, 2026 ahead of his...

Celebrating the colors of South Asian music

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

Dover Town Library hosted musicians Pranav Swaroop Bettagere and Siddharth for a concert celebrating more than just a love of music. “Sarang--Colors of South Asian Music” celebrates the diverse traditions and influences from the region that shaped their classical music and aims to bring the music and dance to...

Hospice nurse and Walpole native authors book

By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent

“I have been a hospice nurse for several decades,” writes Maureen Groden, RN, MS, CHPN, in the introduction of her new book titled, When A Loved One Is Dying. She goes on to write that, “Caring for people who are dying has been the privilege of my personal and...

Naomi Ruth (Parker) Beard of Franklin, MA, formerly of Medfield, MA, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, peacefully in her sleep. She was 103 years of age.

Naomi was born at home in Marshville. NC, on October 20, 1922, daughter of Brady Clingman Parker and Lois...

On May 11, the Town of Medfield hosted a "Flip the Switch" ceremony at the Memorial Elementary School to celebrate the completion of a new 374.40 kW solar array. This project represents a significant step forward in the Town’s commitment to renewable energy and long-term fiscal responsibility.

The celebration brought together town...

Erma Dorothy Garvey

Erma Dorothy Garvey passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with her sons by her side.

Born in White Pine, Nevada, Erma was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gladys Lee. She graduated from Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Nevada.

Shortly after graduation,...

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

Warriors’ softball held their senior night on May 13th, playing the Millis Mohawks for the second time this season. The Warriors (6–9) had previously beaten the Mohawks (3–11) 11–6 a month earlier on April 14th.

Medfield took a strong lead early...

By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent

“The best part of this project was learning all about people in Walpole who sacrificed their lives,” said Rocco Lewis, a Walpole High School junior. “And this might sound crazy, but being out in nature, in the quiet, focusing on documenting these veterans, it really brought me peace.”

Lewis...

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff

For the last day of Wonderful Wellesley Weekend, the celebration of the Wellesley Veterans Parade is a perfect example of what this weekend represents; the community. With different awards of recognition for community service and more, people got to watch their fellow community members get celebrated and cheer them...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor

On Saturday, May 16, the Wellesley community grieved the MacAusland children at their funeral service, which was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

The two children, ages 6 and 7, were found dead in their home back in April after they...

By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent

As summer approaches, so too does the FIFA World Cup, the highest echelon of international men’s soccer tournaments, contested by national team members of the FIFA soccer association. The tournament is set to take place from June 11th to July 19th, 2026, and is the 23rd event of its...

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff

Note: Records and rankings in this article reflect their positions as of May 14th.

The baseball team is currently the 19th-seeded team in D2 with a 10–7 record. On Sunday, they beat Plymouth South 6–1 for their 11th win. They will play their final two games on the road,...

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff Last week, the boys’ volleyball team hosted King Philip Regional High School for their only matchup of the season. They entered the match with a 10–3 record to King Philip’s 5–7 and beat them 3–0 last year.

The Warriors took the first two sets...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff On Monday May 4, 2026, the Walpole boys’ tennis team battled Division 1 Newton North (7-3) at the Graney Athletic Complex at Walpole High School. Newton North proved victorious that sunny, breezy day winning, 4-1.

However, history was made the previous week when the...

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff Last week, the Raiders' softball team took on the Newton South Lions for the second time this season after defeating them 9–6 the previous week. Going into the game, the Raiders had a 7–5 record while the Lions were 6–6.

The Raiders gave...

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff The varsity softball team recently had a big win over the Natick Redhawks. Going into the game, the Rockets had a record of 6–2 and the Redhawks 3–9.

The first inning was scoreless, and Needham held Natick to no runs again in the top...

Girls’ lacrosse holds Westwood to a one-goal game

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff On May 7th, the girls’ lacrosse team (9–3) faced the Westwood Wolverines (9–5) at home. The Wolverines are known to be a tough team, earning the third seed in D2 last year and defeating the Raiders 17–3.

However, Dover-Sherborn was the first to score...

Monthly Archives: May 2026

Rockets’ rugby wins big on senior night

Evening with Adventurer Tom French

Walpole takes on Wamps

Atkins awarded Boston Post Cane

Celebrating the colors of South Asian music

Hospice nurse and Walpole native authors book

Naomi Ruth (Parker) Beard

Town of Medfield “Flips the Switch”

Erma Dorothy Garvey

Softball celebrates senior night

WHS student documents 1,500 veterans

Celebrating Wonderful Wellesley Weekend

Community mourns MacAusland children

Walpole prepares for World Cup

Wolverines finish up regular season

Boys’ volleyball shuts out King Philip

Walpole boys’ tennis is making history

Raiders’ softball vs. Newton South

Rockets’ softball dominates in 15–3 win

Girls’ lacrosse holds Westwood to a one-goal game

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