Needham VFW Post 2498 is proud to honor the memory and extraordinary community service of Lennie Hamilton with the dedication of the VFW kitchen in his name — Lennie's Kitchen. He began giving his time to Needham VFW Post 2498 while serving as a Needham police officer. Over more than four decades, Lennie devoted...
Needham High School’s Students Acting to Make a Difference (SAMD) will present “Freaky Friday: A New Musical” Oct. 23-25 at Newman Elementary School Auditorium. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit OrigiNation, a Boston nonprofit that provides performing arts programs for young people.
SAMD is a student-led theater production company that provides an inclusive...
Needham natives and mother-daughter duo, Karen and Katherine O'Malley, are calling on friends and neighbors in Needham to join them on Sunday, October 25th at the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer's. The O'Malleys serve on the Walk's planning committee, reaching out to the community all year long.
Over seven million Americans are currently living...
Sometimes the way a message is conveyed makes all the difference, as is the case with the No Hate Tour. Founded 26 years ago, The No Hate Tour features top Bicycle Motocross (BMX) stars who put on “high-energy, action sports shows on campuses while speaking to students about their own experiences with bullying.” The...
The Walpole Cub Scouts Pack 44 recently had an event to help keep used shoes out of landfills and help support the pack at the same time. The Cub Scouts put together a flyer announcing the details. The flyers were put up in the Walpole Library, Stop and Shop and on a few town...
By Michael Hurley Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Medfield High football team started strong and finished strong last week in an 18-14 win in Ashland to improve to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the Tri-Valley League Large.
The victory was the Warriors’ first over the Clockers since 2017...
Blake Middle School sixth graders spent three days learning and exploring at Hale Education, an experience teachers say helped students grow both as individuals and as a community.
The sixth grade class participated in a program that combined outdoor education with group challenges on Hale’s wooded trails and activity areas.
About 175 students enjoyed...
The Medfield Transfer Station and Recycling Committee would like to thank Primiya Rajkumar of Walpole for generously sharing her impressive artistic skills to improve the area at our transfer station where rigid plastic can be placed for collection. Primiya gave of her time and talent, navigating challenging summer weather, family obligations and available hours...
Every neighbor deserves a warm home, a safe place to live, and the ability to keep up with life’s basic necessities. For 25 years, the Medfield Foundation (MFi) has supported local residents facing difficult circumstances by providing financial grants through its Community Assistance Fund. The fund is replenished each year through the generosity of...
Powisset Farm in Dover, MA hosted the annual Powisset 4-H Club Animal Show on September 20. The livestock show is an opportunity to highlight the Club members’ hard work and dedication to animal care over the last five months. Powisset Farm welcomed family members and spectators to watch the poster presentations and animal skills...
By Michael Hurley Hometown Weekly Correspondent
There were a few areas in which the Warriors could’ve been a little cleaner, but Medfield High football coach Erik Ormberg focused on the big picture following his team’s 32-0 shutout over the Mohawks. Three games into the season–and a gauntlet of five straight Tri-Valley League Large games starting tomorrow...
The Sherborn Lions Club has a busy fall ahead, with opportunities for children and teens to get creative, speak up and challenge themselves; free health screenings for area residents; community service opportunities; and, of course, some holiday fun. From the Lions Peace Poster Contest and Massachusetts Lions Youth Speech Competition to the return of...
Medfield Police Chief Michelle Guerette has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an administrative investigation into alleged violations of Police Department policies, the town announced Sept. 23.
The town has hired an outside investigator to conduct the investigation and said it reserves the right to take whatever action it determines is appropriate based...
Lisa Donovan, chairwoman of the Medfield Housing Authority Board of Directors, was recently honored as Board Member of the Year by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (MA NAHRO).
Donovan received the award Sept. 14 during a MA NAHRO event. According to Medfield Housing Authority Executive Director Candace...
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...
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...
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...
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...
