Patrick Melavin
If you saw Sean Connery in the James Bond franchise, you should see this; “In the Name of the Rose.” Sean Connery portrays an intellectually sagacious friar that has been sent to a mysterious abbey to investigate a peculiar death. Set in the fourteenth century and released in 1986, it is a...
It’s not just students who get a first-day-of-school experience. Every year teachers who are new to Westwood Public Schools (WPS) have their own, when they come together for new teacher orientation. This year’s sessions took place over three days in late August.
“This is our opportunity...
Motorists traveling along Route 109 in Millis may have noticed an unusual sight outside a local dental office in recent weeks: a man holding a large, provocative sign making allegations about a dentist and relationships with members of his staff.
The sign has attracted the attention of passing motorists and generated considerable...
This August, a group of 8 Medfield 12-year-old All-Stars traveled to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in a tournament at the legendary Cooperstown Dreams Park — a bucket-list experience for Little League players across the country. The Medfield contingent was part of a larger Massachusetts Sluggers Fury squad that played against teams from across...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
This week, the girls’ volleyball team will be playing their first matches of the season. However, one of their scrimmages last week had them back up against the Joseph Case Cardinals.
Last year, the Warriors had a regular season record of...
Don't miss the final visitor day of the 2026 season on Saturday, September 12th!
Book your free tickets now for a time slot at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM.
On your self-guided tour at the Heritage Center, you can explore both indoor and outdoor galleries to see what...
By Isabell Macrina, Hometown Weekly Staff
As fall approaches and the temperature starts cooling down, people are still looking for those fun afternoon activities that take them into the fresh air. Unity Farms held one of their Kindness and Compassion tours this past Saturday, where they take you around the sanctuary and introduce you to...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, the field hockey team took an exciting win over Walpole. Although the scrimmage won’t count, it’s a huge accomplishment for the team. Last year, the Raiders had a record of 15–2–1, earning them the 3rd seed in Division 3. They...
Shriners Children’s Boston will host its seventh annual Boston Haunted Walk, a family-friendly Halloween fundraiser featuring a one-mile walk and activities for participants of all ages.
The event will include entertainment, breakfast treats, face painting, a live coloring mural, a raffle and a costume contest. Participants can register individually, start a team or make...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly
While the players of the Rockets’ field hockey team are starting their first games of the season, coaches Tessa Taylor and Margaret Kelly just wrapped up their own time on the field last month. Both earned spots in their respective age brackets in the Masters World Cup, with Taylor travelling...
By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Over the summer, Needham resident Michael “Mike” Miles completed a four-day solo journey that followed the Charles River from its source in Hopkinton MA, all the way to Boston by kayaking and hiking. On top of the rigors that came with this journey, Mike also filmed the entire trip,...
Acclaimed actor and singer Lauren Ambrose will open the 13th season of the Needham Bank Great Hall Concert Series with a special, one-night-only evening of music and storytelling at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Needham Town Hall.
Joined by Grammy-nominated pianist, singer and songwriter Matt Cusson, Ambrose is creating an intimate evening...
By Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Over the summer, Needham resident Michael “Mike” Miles completed a four-day solo journey that followed the Charles River from its source in Hopkinton MA, all the way to Boston by kayaking and hiking. On top of the rigors that came with...
The Walpole High School (WHS) football team recently visited to brighten the day of Nico, a young community member recovering from major hip surgery and currently in a double cast. Nico, an avid football fan, had a heartfelt wish for some of the team’s players to...
The 26th annual consecutive in-person USATF-certified Camy 5K Run & David 5K Walk will be held on Sat., Nov. 14, at the Walpole Italian-American Club, 109 Stone St., Walpole. The fundraising event features the competitive Camy 5K Run, fun David 5K Walk, free 50-yard Rosina Fun Run for kids 11 & under, two fabulous...
By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor
Local news journalist Ted Reinstein brought stories of New England history to life at the Walpole Public Library on Monday, August 31, with a presentation exploring the line between fact and folklore surrounding the American Revolution.
The program, “Fact vs. Folklore: 250th,” was held in the library’s Community Room...
The Walpole Community Food Pantry is hosting a drive-through paper goods collection from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
That morning the pantry’s large distribution truck will be parked in the municipal lot across the street from the Walpole Police Department and the Walpole Community Center, 60 South St., Walpole. Volunteers will be...
By Ken Chaisson Sports Correspondent
Walpole resident Jason Finkelstein is having quite the past few months.
First, in the spring, the junior led the Babson Beavers to the NCAA Division 3 national tournament. The Beavers captured their second NEWMAC championship in the past three seasons and recorded...
Patrick Melavin
If you saw Sean Connery in the James Bond franchise, you should see this; “In the Name of the Rose.” Sean Connery portrays an intellectually sagacious friar that has been sent to a mysterious abbey to investigate a peculiar death. Set in the fourteenth century and released in 1986, it is a...
It’s not just students who get a first-day-of-school experience. Every year teachers who are new to Westwood Public Schools (WPS) have their own, when they come together for new teacher orientation. This year’s sessions took place over three days in late August.
“This is our opportunity to welcome people and to showcase what is...
