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St. Mark’s Greek Fest coming soon

St. Mark’s Greek Fest coming soon
St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Cathedral of Westwood will host its fifth annual Greek Fest on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15, on the church grounds at 340 Clapboardtree Street. St. Mark’s Greek Fest will run on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The festival celebrates...
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Westwood girls soccer eyes big year

Westwood girls soccer eyes big year
By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Westwood High School girls soccer went on a nine-game unbeaten streak (4-0-5) to revive their playoff hopes down the stretch of last season. Unfortunately, a bitter 1-0 loss to rival Medfield in the regular season finale kept the Wolverines (6-8-6) out of the Division II Tournament for the fourth straight...
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IAM Strong advocates for mental health

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Sometimes, we all need help from our friends. That is the simple lesson the IAM Strong Foundation has been trying to teach students and their families since its establishment. The organization is making a big difference when it comes to mental health and making sure people receive the help they need. IAM...
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Library holds Smash Bros tournament

Library holds Smash Bros tournament
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Libraries are usually seen as quiet places of solitary learning, but on Thursday night, August 8, Wellesley Library was home to a video game tournament featuring players ranging from second grade to high school. And while anyone could hypothetically set up a console and try to figure it...
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Elm Bank hosts Arts on the Green

Elm Bank hosts Arts on the Green
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter For the fifth time, The Gardens at Elm Bank filled its grounds with artists, performers and food trucks, and opened its doors to the public for the annual Arts on the Green event. With 26 unique artists selling their work on the grounds (Elm Bank takes no cut...
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Wellesley’s Oppenheim swims to gold

Wellesley’s Oppenheim swims to gold
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By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor This summer, Wellesley native and 14-year-old Ariel Oppenheim participated in 2019 Pan American Maccabi Games that were held in Mexico City, as well as the JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit, Michigan, where she represented Boston. Oppenheim was one of about 3700 athletes competing from all around the world, representing...
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Senior center celebrates August birthdays

Senior center celebrates August birthdays
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter On Wednesday afternoon, a group of seniors - summer babies, Leos and Virgos - got together at the Walpole Co-operative Bank South Street Center to celebrate their August birthdays. But this party would be a little different than the others, as instead of a regular cake, the seniors...
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Biergarten brings in beer and bliss

Biergarten brings in beer and bliss
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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Staff With the sound of summer cicadas in the air and the warm evening weather setting in, last Friday night was perfect for hanging out with friends and family, and taking in the last few days of summer. On Friday, August 23, the Boylston Schul-Verein, the German-American Club, hosted its final...
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Bradys, Rebel soccer ready up

Bradys, Rebel soccer ready up
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By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor A 7-6-4 regular season earned Walpole High boys soccer the No. 11 seed in Division II South last season. The Rebels upset No. 6 Oliver Ames (2-1) in the opening round, the same team that ended their playoff run in 2017. Walpole followed it up with another upset...
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Home of the Week – 59 Woodard

Home of the Week – 59 Woodard
IMAGINE a backyard oasis in the city where you can relax by a heated salt-water pool and listen to the gentle sounds of a koi pond. You will enjoy everything this beautifully renovated & expanded home in top Bellevue Hill area has to offer; from the stunning outdoor kitchen w/ grill, smoker & refrigerator to...
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Nathan Sullivan to become Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1, Sherborn, is inviting friends and neighbors from Sherborn to attend an Eagle Court of Honor for Nathan Matthew Sullivan. Nathan has recently completed all the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout and will receive the award at the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony to be held on Sunday,...
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Westwood kids stretch their creative muscles

Westwood kids stretch their creative muscles
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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff These days, when television and iPads are so prevalent in our society, it can be hard to get children excited about reading. Westwood’s Creative Kids group does just that. The organized group has been meeting since September. The kids come to each session, ready for activities and excited to...
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Donato leads Walpole to first win

Donato leads Walpole to first win
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter With three NCAA DI-bound pitchers eventually taking the mound, there was never a question that Walpole’s opening game Friday afternoon against Newton North was going to be a low-scoring affair. And when Walpole star and Tufts commit Matt Donato stepped up to the plate in the eighth inning...
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Donahue reflects on time in Peace Corps

Donahue reflects on time in Peace Corps
By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff The Westwood Women’s Club had a special guest speaker during their March 21 meeting: historian Charlie Donahue visited to speak on his experience in the Peace Corps and the last legacy left by John F. Kennedy. Like Donahue, who grew up in the aftermath of World War II and in the shadow...
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Wolverines rip Clockers in opener

Wolverines rip Clockers in opener
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood High boys varsity lacrosse team, reigning co-champions of the TVL, opened up their 2019 season on Friday afternoon at Flahive Field against Ashland. In a dominant all-around performance from start to finish, the Wolverines took out the Clockers, 17-6, to start the year on a positive...
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Robotics Revolution qualifies for districts

Robotics Revolution qualifies for districts
No fingers crossed, no holding of breath - the Walpole Robotics Revolution qualified early for the New England District Championships, which are to be held at Worcester Polytechnic University from April 11-13. After two outstanding outings at Bridgewater/Raynham Regional High School and Bryant University, the FRC team scored enough qualification points to to earn a...
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Walpole celebrates its RSVP volunteers

Walpole celebrates its RSVP volunteers
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Tuesday, April 4, was National Service Recognition Day, so the newly built Walpole Senior Center looked to honor the over 60 RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers in the town of Walpole that help with projects ranging from Meals on Wheels to Rides for Veterans. While there were only...
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Home of the Week – 22 Hatters Hill Road, Medfield

Home of the Week – 22 Hatters Hill Road, Medfield
"You know what the common saying is when house hunting.... It's "Location, Location, Location." Not only is Medfield one of the more popular suburban towns, known for its top rated school district, vibrant downtown area and strong sense of community, but this location is terrific! Main Street is just at the end of the street near the...
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Home of the Week – 11 Donnelly Drive, Medfield

Home of the Week – 11 Donnelly Drive, Medfield
Grand 13 room Colonial located on 1.89 lush acres in Donnelly Estates near the Dover line. This home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, 2 staircases, a bonus room ,huge screened porch with new skylights, hardwood floors in many rooms, new carpeting in 3 bedrooms and third floor suite, beautiful dental moldings in most rooms, new roof,...
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Home of the Week – 69 Edgemoor, Wellesley

Home of the Week – 69 Edgemoor, Wellesley
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Masterfully designed with modern luxury 5 bedroom 5.5 bath new construction in Wellesley! Absolutely stunning attention to detail with Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, soaring 11 foot coffered ceilings, exquisite crown molding, bright open chef’s kitchen with Thermadore appliances adjoined by an elegant...

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