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Medfield Library presents ‘The Girl Mirage’
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“You look like pink,” began Medfield’s Geena Matuson, “The Girl Mirage.” She read her favorite poem, “Pink,” slowly and from memory, keeping her self-published pastel-colored book in her lap.
“Like opals and firecrackers. Like words describing translucence the eye cannot capture alone, but can only know exists in theory.”
Her...
Nora Cahill wins Lions Speech Competition
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Nora Cahill, a Kingston resident and a junior at the Montrose School in Medfield, was the winner of the Medfield Lions Club’s annual Youth Speech Competition. Nora went on to place in the top 15 of the statewide competition sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Massachusetts.
The competition started last November when high school...
Putting for Patients coming to MHS
On Sunday, March 18, members of the community and their families will flock to the Medfield High School gymnasium at 1 p.m. to support the Jimmy Fund with Putting for Patients. The event will feature a long putt contest, opportunity drawing, free caricaturist, free face painting, free henna tattoos, photo booth and, of course, an...
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MAP welcomes Marshmallow to Jump Start
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The Medfield Afterschool Program’s (MAP) Jump Start, Kindergarten and First Grade program recently adopted a guinea pig from the Medfield Animal Shelter. The children were very excited to meet the new pet and help give her a new name; after many great suggestions, the children voted, and her name is Marshmallow.
Marshmallow will be...
Foley, Warrior hockey roll in round-one
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
An 11-5-3 regular season was enough to earn the Medfield High School varsity hockey team the No. 8 seed in the 2017-2018 Division II South Sectionals. Last Wednesday night, the Warriors took to the ice at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin against No. 9 North Attleboro for their...
Custom Basements of New England
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Women’s choir harmonizes the Center
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Wednesday mornings at the Westwood Council on Aging are relatively quiet. Usually, an exercise class will meet and SHINE counselors make themselves available to those with appointments.
But there’s one group that truly animates the Center through the power of music.
Though they don’t yet have a name, the...
Celtics are Westwood Girls Jamboree champs
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The Celtics, coached by Jeff Hurley and Brian Greally, eked out the championship win over the Magic, coached by Jason Macy. The games were a pleasure to watch - travel league teammates and friends on opposing town teams were blocking each others' shots one minute, then laughing and hugging the next. The girls'...
First Baptist team visits Rosie’s Place
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A group of teens and adults from First Baptist Church of Westwood recently visited Rosie’s Place in Boston, where they helped prepare and serve dinner for approximately 150 guests. In addition, they delivered twenty “comfort bags” containing socks, gloves, snacks, and toiletries that had been put together by the participants of FBC’s Kids...
Davis Museum opens spring exhibitions
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Since its establishment in its present form in 1993, the Davis Museum has been a reliable spot to enjoy arts and culture for students and visitors of Wellesley College. Free and open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, the Davis Museum offers incredible collections from around the globe.
With...
Documentary, discussion to recall St. Augustine
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent
For many of us in Massachusetts, St. Augustine is just another pin on the map - another tourist destination in sunny Florida.
Just a few decades ago, though, St. Augustine was the site of the bloodiest civil rights campaign.
The campaign is the subject of the documentary “Passage at St. Augustine:...
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Garden Study Group celebrates 65 years
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The Wellesley Garden Study Group celebrated their 65th anniversary with a festive holiday luncheon party. It was a wonderful occasion to honor some of the original charter members - Ms. Polly Gardener and Ms. Libby Bachman were the honored guests representing the original charter members. Both ladies have contributed creatively to the club’s...
The legacy of Walpole’s Old Town Hall
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While it is now home to over 25 thousand people, in 1881, Walpole’s population hovered around two thousand. In that very year, the town spent a grand total of $29,322.65 to build what is one of Walpole’s most beloved buildings: Old Town Hall.
On February 21, the Walpole Public...
Freshmen girls conclude perfect season
The Walpole Rebels freshmen girls basketball team has finished its season undefeated....
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‘Sleeping Beauty’ to enchant Walpole
Tickets are on sale now for the Walpole Children’s Theatre’s winter production of the classic fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty.” Showtimes are March 2 at 7 p.m. and March 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Walpole Footlighters Playhouse, 2 Scout Rd. in East Walpole.
A lively, creative version of the famed story, "Sleeping Beauty"...
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School artists holding show at mall
In honor of Youth Art Month, the Walpole Public Schools Art Department K-12, will be exhibiting student work at Barnes and Noble in the Walpole Mall for the month of March. There will be a reception on Tuesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.
There is a book fair attached to this event and a portion of...
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Mad Science sparks chemistry interest
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It may have been February vacation for Needham’s students, but they were still eager to learn. Thankfully, while their teachers were enjoying well-deserved time off, the Needham Free Public Library hosted Mad Science to give an engaging demonstration to the town’s youngsters.
Specializing in visually captivating demonstrations to inspire children,...
Kira Seamon to exhibit at library
As part of Art in Bloom, innovative photographer Kira Seamon will display her eye-catching photos of fall foliage trees and debut her new “flower eggs” at the Needham Library throughout the month of March. "Stained Glass Sky" showcases stunning autumn trees in a unique fashion ranging from the delicate to the dramatic.
Kira's kaleidoscope photography...
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Eliot to host first Leprechaun Run
Eliot Elementary School’s first annual Leprechaun Run (5K) and Pot O’ Gold Mile (kids fun run) is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, at Cricket Field. The chip-timed 5K event is not limited to Eliot families; all are invited to participate. This is a run/walk meant for people of all ages. The Pot...
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