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Hanlon School celebrates creativity
Sometimes a squiggly line is more than a squiggly line; sometimes it can be whatever you want it to be.
That’s the lesson students at the Hanlon Elementary School learned during a recent event led by Hanlon first-graders in celebration of International Creativity Month.
Inspired by the Antoinette Portis book, “Not A Box,” the “Celebrating Creativity” project...
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BrookWood gymnastics optimistic after season
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By Doug Hyde
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
No, it isn’t a typo.
BrookWood is the short name for the combined high school gymnastics team from Brookline and Westwood.
For the last three years, this co-op team has brought together high school gymnasts from both towns, giving more competitive opportunities and experience to these young athletes. This season,...
Islington Branch knitters spread warmth
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Knitters at the Islington Branch Library are giving back.
Mary Campion hatched the idea for members of the library's Sit and Knit group, which meets weekly, to create a "peace blanket" for donation. Everyone would knit a square, which would then be combined to form a larger quilt. With help from members of the...
Library stretches out yoga programming
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children aren’t particularly well known for being able to sit still for very long. They wiggle and giggle, fidget and squirm. But at the Medfield Public Library, a group of children proved to be quite experienced in practicing mindfulness at the library’s yoga for children class.
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The leftover snow lining Springdale Ave was brown with dirt as it began to melt. I carefully stepped over the puddles, making sure to not ruin my brilliant white running shoes, as headed for the entrance to the Caryl Community Center.
Hesitantly, I pulled on the door, thinking about...
A super chocolate Sunday
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The Annual Chocolate Cafe was held at Lindquist Commons on Sunday, January 28. Guests enjoyed a variety of home-baked goodies as well as 1500 chocolates provided by Lindt and a "chocolate fondue station" supervised by Samantha Birtwell of The Melting Pot of Framingham.
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MacTavish, Warriors upend rival Raiders
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a 2-2 tie back on December 29, the Medfield High and Dover-Sherborn Regional High School boys varsity hockey teams met for the second and final time in 2017-2018 on Wednesday night at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin.
The Warriors (10-2-2, 9-2-2) entered Wednesday’s rubber match with the...
The Party Elements amp up chemistry
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the top floor of the Sherborn Community Center, Children’s Librarian Cheryl Ouellette stood beside a huge tarp, surrounded by children who were eagerly awaiting the start of The Party Elements’ science experiments.
Promising elephant toothpaste, soda explosions, and balloon skewers to the aspiring young scientists, the hosts, Mindy Levine...
Peck following brother’s footsteps to Bentley
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Sherborn resident Kyle Peck is following a similar, yet at the same time complete opposite path taken by his older brother, Connor. The standout BB&N offensive lineman chose to attend Bentley University on Wednesday on national signing day, surrounded by his family.
Unlike Connor, who captained the Falcons...
Student art adorns Town Hall walls
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Sherborn Town Clerk Carole Marple and Pine Hill School art teacher Sarah Richards collaborate to bring student artwork to Sherborn Town Hall. Every six weeks, Mrs. Richards carefully chooses several pieces of art to hang in the clerk’s office. “It is a wonderful opportunity,” Marple said. “Our walls are brightened by the exuberant...
Wolverines score community service wins
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“High school sports and being together only comes once in a lifetime, so let's make the absolute best of it,” Coach Ed Amico said to the players on the Westwood girls ice hockey team.
Amico doesn’t just mean on the ice, though.
For the past few years, the team...
Jones, Rockets drop nail biter to Raiders
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It’s almost impossible for any high school hockey rivalry to match the intensity and animus shared between Needham and Wellesley. On Wednesday, the two arch-enemies faced off for the second and final time this regular season at Babson, as Needham sought to avenge a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat to...
Home of the Week – 5 Hamlin’s Crossing, Dover
This distinctly sited French country estate showcases an unsurpassed sense of style for elegant entertaining and for every day family enjoyment. The highest quality of design and materials are apparent throughout this extraordinary residence. Dramatic 2 story foyer with bridal staircase provides the introduction to beautiful light filled rooms. Custom features include soaring ceilings in...
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Home of the Week – 14 Penobscot St, Medfield
14 Penobscot St, Medfield
UPDATED & EXPANSIVE FIVE BEDROOM COLONIAL on a cul-de-sac in the desirable Indian Hill neighborhood. This spacious home is approx. 3000sf w/a spectacular master suite & bright, open, and informal floor plan. A sunny two story foyer, oversize dining room, front to back fire-placed living room & vast eat-in kitchen w/large peninsula....Farmers Market continuing Sunday
The Needham Farmers Market will continue this Sunday, bringing the best farm-to-table local produce, seafood and treats to the Center of Needham. Members of the community will find the Needham Farmers Market in its brand new location on Garrity Way, the paved driveway between Needham Town Hall and the Town Common. The Market is open...
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Williams, Warrior football roll in opener
4th of July events in your area
Here is a quick guide to some of the 4th of July events in our local area:
Boston
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is free and open to the public and is held at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade located at 47 David G. Mugar Way, Boston.
Monday, July 3
Official Rehearsal of the July 4 Show....
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Medfield fifth grade girls take over Garden
The fifth grade girls travel basketball teams took to the TD Garden floor on Sunday as part of the Celtics “Parquet Takeover” program for youth teams. The teams played a full one hour game on the famed court prior to the Celtics taking on the Denver Nuggets.
Pictured are: (Front) Kelly Blake, Mary Palladino,...
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Rockets fight Porkers to 1-1 tie
