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WEF ‘Rocks the Firehouse’
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
When the Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) decides to have fun, they "rock the firehouse" and fundraise in the process to sustain the non-profit's mission to foster innovation and excellence in the Wellesley Public Schools.
Shani DeFina and Maria Chase co-chaired Rockin’ the Firehouse, an evening of music to benefit the WEF, which...
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Wolverines take TVL in milestone win
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Westwood boys lacrosse has had their chances to upend the rival Medfield Warriors (10-6, 9-2) throughout the last two seasons, most recently falling 10-9 back on May 2 in Medfield. Entering Monday night’s second and final regular season contest with the Warriors at Flahive Field, Westwood boys lacrosse...
Westwood welcomes new children’s librarian
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“I always knew I wanted to do something with books, literature, or writing,” said Kristy Pasquariello, the Westwood Public Library’s new children’s librarian. “I’ve been a book person my whole life!”
Although she only recently assumed the role, Kristy brings a wealth of experience to her new position.
After studying as an undergraduate...
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Shue, Lady-Raiders roll past Lancers
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The DS girls varsity lacrosse team has been on a tear of late, entering Friday’s matchup with Norton as winners of seven straight.
Thanks to a strong collective effort and dominance at the faceoff X all game long by senior captain Cricket Simms, the Lady-Raiders (11-4, 10-2) cruised...
Sherborn Garden Club celebrates ruby anniversary
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There’s a lot one can accomplish in 40 years. In that time, a person can dry flowers and decorate an eight-foot tree with them for the library. Perhaps someone would create a cookbook entitled “Thyme Flies” in those four decades. Or maybe a person could use that time to...
Memory statue to receive facelift
The mysterious lady draped in black located at “the split” in Sherborn is getting a beauty treatment.
The statue and surrounding monument are the centerpiece of the Sherborn Local Historic District and were given to the town in 1924 by a local son, William Bradford Homer Dowse. As with any aging lady, periodic conservation treatments...
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Sherborn Snappers open registration
Registration is now open to all residents of Sherborn and Dover for the 2018 Sherborn “Snappers” swim team season.
Like last year, registration is a two-step process. Parents must visit www.sherbornsnappers.com to register their swimmer(s). They then need to visit www.sherbornrec.com to finalize registration and make payment.
All information regarding swim meet dates, practice times, swim...
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Medfield composer remembers the many
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Between anguish and outrage, the shooting in Parkland, Florida left many at a loss for words.
There are many ways, though, for individuals to express themselves without the use of words, and Medfield’s Justin Casinghino did just that.
Last month, Casinghino conducted his original composition, “Remembering the Many,” for World...
Soles of Medfield run for water
Six kilometers (3.74 miles) is the average distance that people in the developing world walk for water — water that is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. Nearly 1,000 children under age five die every day from diarrhea caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and improper hygiene. On Saturday, May 19, over 44,000 participants from around...
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Burial locations discovered of unknown soldiers
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On Memorial Day, May 27, 1907, a monument was dedicated at Vine Lake Cemetery to commemorate seven Civil War soldiers who were buried in unknown locations. To the committee who funded the memorial, there were few factual resources available to make a determination with any certainty about their burial sites.
Today, communication opportunities and...
Lady-Rebels outlast Kelley, Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The defending Division I state champion Needham Rockets traveled down the road to Walpole on Monday evening for a pivotal Bay State Conference showdown with the undefeated Rebels (15-0, 10-0).
Back on April 5, the Rebels came from four down in the final quarter to upend the Rockets...
Frequent tiny flyers return to feed
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By Ilene Hoffman
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Imagine you weigh less than a nickel (five grams), are 3.5 inches long, and flap your arms 60 to 80 times per second. You travel about 1,000 miles a year from Massachusetts to Mexico and Central America to breed. What are you?
A ruby-throated hummingbird.
The ruby-throated hummingbirds are among...
Chamber recognized for energy saving efforts
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The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber has received an award of excellence at the Massachusetts State House. The chamber was celebrated on May 1 for the Newton-Needham Business Energy $avers (NNBE$) program which has helped hundreds of local businesses take advantage of over $3 million to fund energy upgrades.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity...
Cassie Bailey, Youth of the Year
The Needham Exchange Club provides recognition to four very accomplished graduating high school seniors in its Youth of the Month and Youth of the Year programs. Additionally, its scholarship program provides recognition and financial assistance for graduating seniors. Of these, Cassie Bailey was chosen to be the Club’s Youth of the Year. Cassie was also...
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Prodigy music program holding open house
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The Westwood Prodigy Music Lesson Program will be hosting an open house at Westwood High School on Wednesday, June 6.
The event will run from 5:00-7:30 p.m., and will feature a number of student performances, a band and string instrument "petting zoo,” instrument rentals, tours of the recently updated WHS music practice facilities, a...
Dale Street School’s art dazzles community
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Visitors to Medfield’s Zullo Gallery in the last month walked away impressed by Medfield’s talent. The gallery’s visitors witnessed amazing technique from the students, including the elementary students, who exhibited great use of color and imagination.
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Schofield, Warriors outlast Carothers, Raiders
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
As is par for the course whenever Medfield and DS lax meet, last Thursday’s first of two meetings between the two powerhouse programs failed to disappoint.
Despite a 12-save performance in net by freshman goaltender Standish Carothers, the Raiders (6-5, 4-2) were unable to fight off a strong...
Amilia’s Light Garden Party May 24
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Amilia’s Light supports programs that are empowering and changing the lives of women who are victims of human trafficking. On May 24, they will be hosting an event to help continue their mission: the Amilia’s Light Garden Party will be held from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Michelle Luhrmann’s home at 26 Loeffler Lane.
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Lions conducting ‘Toll Booth’ drive
Residents are encouraged to be on the lookout for Medfield Lions conducting the annual "Toll Booth" drive in Medfield on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, chaired by Lion Ron Gustavson. Lions will be collecting at the following locations:
• Corner of Main St. and North St.
• Corner of Pleasant St. and Main St.
•...
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