Phyllis June Allen, 95 years old, the eldest daughter of Bernice (Johnson) and Carl Carlson, passed away June 1, 2026. She spent her early childhood years in Norfolk, Massachusetts, back when Norfolk was quite rural. After a disastrous fire on the family property, they relocated to...
Girls’ tennis approaches semifinals
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
The girls’ tennis team had a very impressive regular season, ending with a 15–1 record and earning the 2nd seed in D3. Their only loss was 3–2 to Martha’s Vineyard Regional, who has taken the 1st seed with an undefeated 16–0 record. Notably, Martha’s Vineyard was also the team...
Art Along the Shore gallery opening
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Sherborn Library brought the summer season inside with their new art exhibit, Art Along the Shore. The collection features paintings of shorelines and marshes by Lisa Hayden and photography of birds from similar areas by Thomas Hayden. With seashores that feel...
Dover Sherborn High School Graduation
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The Nathaniel Frothingham Stadium held fields of proud parents, caregivers, friends and family to celebrate the graduation of the Dover-Sherborn class of 2026. They walked to the field in a wave of blue and after the national anthem performed by the DS Regional Band and Chorus, the ceremony was...
Dover Fire receives $40K donation
The Dover Fire Department is honored and deeply grateful to receive the first annual $40,000 donation from the Katelyn Tosi Foundation in memory of Katelyn Tosi.
This generous gift will support the Department's ongoing mission of providing exceptional fire and emergency medical services to Dover residents while honoring Katelyn's legacy and the values of...
Rockets’ softball knocked out after strong season
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham softball had a 14–2 regular season record, winning their final 12 games consecutively. They earned the 11th seed and played the 22nd-seeded Methuen Rangers (10–10) in the first round of the playoffs last week.
The Rockets got off to a...
Needham graduates Class of 2026
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
After being postponed one day due to the weather, Needham High School hosted its graduation for the class of 2026 on Monday, June 8th at Memorial Park. The graduates proceeded down through their families crowded on the hill and took their...
Wellesley High School graduates Class of 2026
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The Wellesley High School Commencement ceremony turned Hunnewell Field to a sea of red caps and gowns as over three hundred seniors entered amongst family, friends, and faculty alike. The commencement kicked off with the Wellesley High School Choral Ensembles and Senior Chorus giving a performance of “Lift Every...
Hot Dogs and Cornhole! Who doesn’t love them?
For the past couple of Wednesdays, crowds have gathered at the Needham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2498 on 20 Junction Street. They were there to join in “Weiner Wednesday” where folks are welcomed to the Post and enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a drink for only $5.00. The dogs are served from...
Battaglino breaks record
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
During the girls’ lacrosse team’s first playoff game on May 27th, senior Tara Battaglino broke the all-time points record for a girls’ lacrosse player at Wellesley High School. While she had already surpassed 300 goals on April 28th and the 331 goals record after that, a player’s points include...
Terrace grand opening at Wellesley Library
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With the warmer months upon us, Wellesley Free Library celebrated the summer by opening their brand-new outdoor space, the Terrace. The day celebrated local artists, the beautiful world around us, and creating a great space for reading, studying, and gathering.
“Covid...
Annual Memorial Day event honors fallen heroes
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Town of Walpole Memorial Day observances were held Monday, May 25th, on the Town Common to honor fallen heroes as well as those who serve today. Ian Rogers, Director of Veterans Services, opened the ceremony.
Keynote speaker Attorney Steven Brady, a 20-year career veteran as an Army JAG...
Caps Off to WHS Class of 2026
By Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Staff
On a recent warm, partly cloudy Sunday in June, the 152nd Walpole High School commencement ceremony took place on the grounds of the Common Street school. Hundreds gathered at Turco Field to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026.
Despite a few minor audio issues that were quickly...
Boys lacrosse nips King Philip
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
In a game of momentum shifts, Walpole had the last one as they nipped King Philip Warriors at KP High School, 11-9, on Wednesday June 3, 2026 in the Division 2 state quarterfinal playoff match.
Walpole (16-4) seeded 9th went up against 8th seeded K-P which yielded a home...
The Half-Point Hat Trick
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
It came down to the last throw in the last event.
The Walpole boys’ track and field team captured their third consecutive division 3 championship by one half of one point over Reading at Merrimack College on Sunday May 31.
In a tremendous battle that went to the last...
Girls’ golf wins state championship
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
There are few high school sports in Massachusetts that crown a true statewide champion across all divisions. Golf is one of those sports and the Walpole girls’ golf team are the state champions of 2026.
This was an amazing accomplishment for...
Walpole’s Amazing Grace
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
The fifth seeded Walpole girls’ softball team (14-5) continued their title quest for a state title on Tuesday June 2 against the 12th seeded Plymouth South Panthers (15-4) in a quarterfinal matchup at the Walpole Middle School.
A tough battle was...
Mary Mercer (MacNutt) Riis
Mary Mercer (MacNutt) Riis died peacefully on May 20, 2026 following a period of declining health.
She was born on September 4, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Alexander T. MacNutt and Elizabeth (Huey) MacNutt.
She grew up in Hempstead, NY, and spent summers at Camp...
Dover DPW awarded over $500K in MassDOT Grants
The Town of Dover's Department of Public Works (DPW) has been awarded a pair of grants, totaling $521,245, under the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) Community Culvert Grant Program.
Dover's application to fund construction on Wilsondale Street, over Powissett Brook, was approved for a grant in the amount of $406,245.
The Town's application to...
Up in Smoke BBQ
The Friends of the Dover Council on Aging invite all Dover residents to join us outdoors at the American Legion for our annual “Up in Smoke BBQ” on Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. As usual, hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages will be served along with various types of salads, desserts, and...
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