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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...

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...

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...

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,...

Home of the Week – 69 Edgemoor, Wellesley

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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Cunning local foxes thrive in winter

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent As winter’s icy grip keeps a stranglehold over the region, it is hard to imagine how the many animals that call Massachusetts home survive the winter months when food is scarce and temperatures plummet. One such critter is the wily fox. Two species of fox live and breed in Massachusetts, the...
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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,...
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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...
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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. [caption id="attachment_26464" align="alignright" width="400"] Read more

COA builds strength and stability

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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...
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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. [caption id="attachment_24875" align="alignright" width="600"] Read more

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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