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Bob Begin shares Amelia Earhart’s story

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Bob Begin loves studying history, and he is talented at researching and sharing what he has learned. He gives history talks at libraries throughout the area on various topics. Those topics have a common thread: they are those that people feel...

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ANGP creates final school memories

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Saturday, June 3rd, Medfield High School graduated their most recent class of seniors, but the real fun doesn’t start until hours after the ceremony. The annual All Night Grad Party (ANGP), thrown by Medfield High School, is a safe place...

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Good times on the green

by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was a spectacular opener for Medfield Public Library’s (MPL) seasonal event “Storytime on the Green” last Thursday, May 18th. Despite being a tad chilly, the sun was shining bright and lots of children showed up with their grown-ups ready to listen, sing and have...

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Preschoolers enjoy Peasley performance

By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter

You could tell by the parking lot that something was going on last week at the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL); though mid-day on a Wednesday seemed like an odd time for it. Until you saw the children, that is. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers alike...

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League School holds first ever prom

League School of Greater Boston hosted a special celebration this past weekend at its campus in Walpole.  On Friday, May 19, students donned their finest dresses and suits for the school’s first ever prom, which featured dancing and much more. 

League School students often don’t have the chance to take...

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Girls Lacrosse triumphs over Warriors

By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Riding an 11-game winning streak, Westwood High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse welcomed Lincoln-Sudbury for their final game of the regular season on Thursday evening. The visiting Warriors applied the pressure but the Wolverines came away victorious by a final score of 8-7.

Hawks soar against Warriors

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield Varsity Boys Lacrosse traded goals with Xaverian Brothers early on Friday night, but the Hawks overwhelmed on both sides of the ball in the second and third quarters to secure a 19-7 victory on their home field.

Warriors fall to Xaverian Brothers

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Medfield Varsity Boys Lacrosse traded goals with Xaverian Brothers early on Friday night, but the Hawks overwhelmed on both sides of the ball in the second and third quarters to secure a 19-7 victory on their home field.

Timberwolves come alive just in time

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In Milton on Wednesday, starting pitcher Alex Hee delivered a remarkable performance for Walpole Varsity Baseball. Despite trailing 2-1 entering the seventh inning, Hee's two-run, five-hit complete game effort seemed insufficient. However, the Timberwolves' offense awakened just in time, scoring...

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AG Expo draws crowd despite rain

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The 2023 Ag Expo appeared to be a big success last Saturday, May 20, despite a forecast of rain and a certain pop superstar playing just down the road in Foxboro.

The annual event, which is both sponsored...

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A Cappella groups take the stage

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Sunday, May 21, Dover-Sherborn High School presented a fun and energetic A Cappella Showcase, featuring groups from Needham and Dover-Sherborn. The singers delivered an exciting show filled with well-chosen, lively pop tunes, animated performances, and rich harmonies. 

Westwood Ringers usher in Spring

By Audrey Anderson 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Directed by their newly installed director, Daniel K. Moore, the Westwood Ringers’ “Ring in Spring” concert on Saturday, May 13, 2023, was an absolute joy!

Westwood has been fortunate to have had an excellent bell choir in town...

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Walpole Day delights

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Hundreds of people converged on Stone Field last Saturday, May 13th, to celebrate Walpole’s 16th annual Walpole Day. The event has become one of the most beloved traditions in town.

The weather for this year’s event could not...

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MassHort hosts first ever Tulip Mania

The Garden at Elm Bank, part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MassHort) recently held its first Tulip Mania! The spring event takes place is held in late April and gives locals a chance to view an impressive array of spring florals on the Wellesley/Dover property.

Tulip Mania first bloomed in...

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Renée Tatum sings song of hope 

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In the last concert of the 2023 Needham Concert Series, mezzo-soprano Renée Tatum dazzled the audience with her commanding stage presence, rich tone, and nuanced performance of a group of well-chosen songs by Johannes Brahms, Samuel Barber, Florence Price, and Phillip...

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Westwood residents wow in NCT’s Ramona Quimby

Westwood residents Diane Rothauser and Anaiya Chowdry both shine as a part of Needham Community Theatre. The two were both heavily involved with the most recent production of Ramona Quimby at the Newman auditorium.The production, based on the children’s book by Beverly Cleary, delighted audiences with a nostalgic, colorful set and talented storytellers.

NCT’s ‘Ramona Quimby’ sparks colorful imagination

Community members took advantage of the vast culture Needham has to offer on Saturday as a crowd bustled, making their way into the Newman auditorium. The quality entertainment wasn’t far; Needham Community Theatre (NTC)x delivered their spring play, Ramona Quimby with flying colors. 

Ramona Quimby is a play based on...

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Local comedians sell out Zullo

Last Thursday night, more than 150 people turned out for Comedians of Comedy, a stand-up comedy event presented by Small Town Scuttlebutt LLC, at the Zullo Gallery. The two 75-minute shows were produced and hosted by Rick Fink. 

The comics included:  Jim James, who is a former runner-up in the...

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Shadow puppets come to life at DTL

by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Mr. Vinny, a.k.a. Vinny Lovegrove, performed a delightful shadow puppet show for a big crowd at Dover Town Library (DTL) last Wednesday, May 3. The show, geared towards ages 3-9, was about 45 minutes long and included three interactive stories, as well as some fun...

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Needhamite speaks at WPL

by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On the evening of April 13th, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted its second Needhamite author in as many weeks when they welcomed Dr. Robert Brooks to speak.

Dr. Brooks, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has authored or co-authored...

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