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Rick Merson, parade Grand Marshal

Rick Merson, parade Grand Marshal

In appreciation of the many years of service that he has committed to the town Of Needham, the Needham Exchange Club has recognized Rick Merson as this year’s Grand Marshal for the 4th of July Parade. Richard “Rick” Merson began his career in Public Works holding several positions in the Department’s engineering division while attending...

Rocket baseball wins first-ever state title

Rocket baseball wins first-ever state title

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was not looking good for the Needham on Saturday night in Worcester in the Division I state finals against St. Peter-Marian. The Rockets found themselves trailing, 5-1, in the top of the seventh. However, like they have done so many times this season (most recently against Braintree in the...

Medfield volunteers head to Puerto Rico

Medfield volunteers head to Puerto Rico

On Saturday, June 23, 40 local high school students and 10 adult leaders from the United Church of Christ in Medfield woke up at 3 a.m. to board a 6 a.m. flight for a weeklong mission trip to Puerto Rico. The island continues to face many challenges in the wake of Hurricane Maria last September....

Wheelock celebrates Evening of the Arts

Wheelock celebrates Evening of the Arts

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Wheelock Elementary School celebrated its third annual Evening of the Arts on June 7th with a retelling of the children’s classic, “The Rainbow Fish,” by Marcus Pfister. Principal Donna Olson opened the evening by remarking that “This collaboration between art and music, with the...

6th grade Warriors are state champs

6th grade Warriors are state champs

The Medfield Warriors 6th grade girls select A team won the Division 2 Massachusetts Tournament of Champions (MTOC) with a hard-fought, come from behind, 3-2 win over Pepperell on June 24 in Lancaster. The Warriors won eight straight games against teams from all over the state to capture the title.

Eighth grade lax showing bright future

Eighth grade lax showing bright future

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The boys lacrosse program at Medfield High School is one that sees contributions from every area of the roster, year in and year out. In 2018, John Isaf’s boys saw several underclassmen step up and become essential pieces of the team. From the sophomore class, attack-men Jack McCordic and Jimmy...

Sherborn COA thanks first responders

Sherborn COA thanks first responders

The Sherborn Council on Aging was pleased to invite the Sherborn Police, Fire and Emergency Services personnel to a very special breakfast “in appreciation for your service” on Monday, June 18, at Pilgrim Church. The morning event gave the seniors, town officials and the community an opportunity to stop by and say "thank you" to...

Sixth graders show off civ projects

Sixth graders show off civ projects

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Sixth graders at Dover Sherborn Middle School had an opportunity to show the different skills and knowledge they have acquired this past year when they displayed their civilization design presentations last Monday. The project used the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) educational approach. Cathy Simino, an art teacher...

The story of Sherborn’s famous outlaw

The story of Sherborn’s famous outlaw

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent The stories of the old west have captured the interest of Americans for years. Some of us grew up watching “Little House on the Prairie.” Others watched the Clint Eastwood classics. The stories of cowboys and criminals have been a fascination for decades. These stories usually take place in...

Raider lax just short in state final

Raider lax just short in state final

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Junior midfielder Matt Paolatto (27) corrals a pass and heads across midfielder on a clear.

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Seniors enjoy COA BBQ

Seniors enjoy COA BBQ

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter The Council on Aging kicked off the summer with a barbecue last Wednesday at the Senior Center in Westwood. This is the fifth year in which the barbecue luncheon has taken place at the center. The food and entertainment were provided by the The Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,...

PMC riders raise cancer funds, awareness

PMC riders raise cancer funds, awareness

By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Children, parents and volunteers were up early on Sunday morning riding their bicycles at Martha Jones Elementary School to support Westwood’s 11th annual PMC Kids Ride.

PMC Kids Rides, which began as a grassroots effort in 1998, has raised more than $8 million...

Raiders outlast Hawks in Sectionals

Raiders outlast Hawks in Sectionals

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The last time Wellesley and Xaverian baseball met back on May 30 in Westwood, 19 runs were scored in an offensive showcase. The Raiders earned a big 11-8 victory. On Thursday, the No. 3 Raiders (15-5) took on the No. 7 Hawks (12-8) in the semifinal round of...

Deehan’s overtime heroics best Foley, Rebels

Deehan’s overtime heroics best Foley, Rebels

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Despite being without one of their senior leaders and top goal-scorers in Darragh Fahey (broken thumb), the No. 3 Walpole Rebels put together one of their best efforts of the season last Wednesday night against the No. 2 and Connor Deehan-led Westwood Wolverines in the Division II Central/East...

Wellesley kids act out picture book

Wellesley kids act out picture book

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By Emily Greffenius Hometown Weekly Intern On the afternoon of June 14th, 16 kids from kindergarten through third grade gathered in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library for “Picture Book Theater,” a workshop at which the children read a picture book and then, just one hour later, bring that story to life as...

WHS closes season with ‘Metamorphosis’

WHS closes season with ‘Metamorphosis’

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By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent WHS ended the 2017-2018 performing arts season with four performances of “Metamorphosis,” a show that put a modern twist on ancient Greek mythology and fables. [caption id="attachment_26987" align="alignleft" width="400"]

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Historical Society enjoys A Spring Celebration

Historical Society enjoys A Spring Celebration

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Over 170 Wellesley Historical Society members and guests gathered at the Wellesley Country Club on Thursday evening, June 7, for their annual fundraiser, A Spring Celebration. The dinner honored Joseph Grignaffini and family for their time-honored commitment and service to the town and the Wellesley Historical Society. Acting President Jared Parker and Executive...

Raiders outlast Hawks in Sectionals

Raiders outlast Hawks in Sectionals

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The last time Wellesley and Xaverian baseball met back on May 30 in Westwood, 19 runs were scored in an offensive showcase. The Raiders earned a big 11-8 victory. On Thursday, the No. 3 Raiders (15-5) took on the No. 7 Hawks (12-8) in the semifinal round of...

JMS conducts Battle of the Books

JMS conducts Battle of the Books

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Students at Johnson Middle School (JMS) participated in the 8th annual Battle of the Books competition on May 31. There were seventeen teams this year. Each team is made up of four to six students who read as many books as they can from a list of 25. Teams have been preparing for the...

Hope turns 100

Hope turns 100

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter

At Walpole Senior Center, friends and family of Hope Keyes gathered together to wish the Walpole native a happy 100th birthday last Monday. When Hope was born back on June 11, 1918, World War One was still raging in Europe, prohibition...

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